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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your Oldsmobile. This section begins with service information, and
then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted
to its appearance care.
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6-38 Doing
Your Own Service Work
What Kind
of Fuel to Use
Using Fuel in Foreign Countries
Where to Put the Fuel and Filling the Tank
Checking Things Under the Hood
Checking Your Engine
Oil
Air Cleaner
Pollen Filter
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Engine Coolant
Power Steering Fluid
Where to Fill
the Windshielc 9 Washer Fluic
Important Brake Information
Information on Your Vehicle’s Battery
Tips on Vehicle Storage
Bulb Replacement Procedures
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When to Check Tire Inflation
When
it is Time to Buy New Tires
Wheel Alignment
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Care of the Safety Belts
Cleaning
the Outside of Your Vehicle
How to Clean Aluminum Wheels
Underbody Maintenance
Recommended Appearance Care Materials
Your Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
The Electrical System
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Replacement Bulb Types for Your Vehicle
Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Specifications
Vehicle Dimensions
Normal Replacement Parts
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Headlamps ......................... 9004-HBI
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps
........... 3 157NA or 3 IS7 NAK
Stopmail (Top) .......................... 3057
Signal (2nd from top)
..................... 3 156
Back-up Lamps (3rd from top) ............. 3 1 S6
Tail (Bottom) ........................... 3057
Front Sidemarker
Lamps
................... 194
Capacities and Specifications
(Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and Metric conversions.
Please refer
to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement ..... 8 quarts (7.6 L)
Cooling System
With A/C ................. 1 1.75 quarts (1 1.25 L)
With Rear Climate Control or
Rear Heater
.............. 13.5 quarts ( 12.75 L)
Engine Crankcase - Oil and
Filter Change
.................... 4.5 (3.75 L)
Fuel Capacity
Standard (SWB) ................ 20 gallons (76 L)
Optional (LWB) ................ 25 gallons (95 L)
Refrigerant,
Air Conditioning*
........ See Refrigerant Label
under the hood.
Tire Pressures, Sizes ........... See Tire-Loading
Information
label on driver’s door.
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 Nem)
Windshield Washer Fluid ....... 1 gallon (0.37 L)
*See Air Conditioning Refrigerants later in this section.
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to fill
to the appropriate level, as recommended in
this manual.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
rcfr-igerant,
be sure the proper refrigerunt is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Oldsmobile retailel:
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Maintenance Schedule
I Short Trip/City Definition I
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
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Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving
in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule
ifyo~1 operate your vehicle under any
sf these
conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil
to break down sooney:
Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Passenger
Compartment Air Filter Replacement.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection,
if driving in dusty conditions.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner
Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive
Belt Inspection. Fuel Tmk, Cap and Lines
Inspection
(or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only sLlrnrnarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complefe rnuintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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Maintenance Schedule
Long TridHiehwav Definition 1 m
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Change (or
every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Schedule is true.
Do not use this schedule if the vehicle Tire Rotation.
is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used
off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for
these conditions.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine
under highway conditions causes engine oil to
break down slowex
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Passenger
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Compartment Air Filter Replacement.
Replacement. Service (severe conditions only).
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel
Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspection (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule
on the following pages.
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace passenger compartment air filter.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Con.tro1 Service. (See footnote?.)
CI Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
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SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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ay Maintenance Schedule
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
AI? Emission Control Service.
0 Replace passenger compartment air filter.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
Replace air cleaner filter.
AII Ernission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for
any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
AI? Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
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USAGE
Hood Latch Assembly,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood and Door Hinges, Rear
Folding Seat,
Fuel Door
Hinge, Liftgate
Hinges, Power Sliding Door
Cable
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI ## 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Multi-purpose lubricant,
Superlube@
(GM Part No.
1234624 1 or equivalent).
I USAGE I FLUIDLUBRICANT I
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Weatherstrip Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Conditioning Dielectric
Silicone Grease (GM
See “Replacement Parts”
in the Index for recommended
replacement filters and spark plugs.
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