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Eng Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace passenger compartment air filter.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
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I DATE I
MILEAGE
ACTUAL SERVICED BY:
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
IJ Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace passenger compartment air filter.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY I
DATE I
MILEAGE
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I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (I66 000 km)
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs.
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
(32°C) or
higher.
I DATE I
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and
filter do not require changing.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what to
use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
MILEAGE
7-28
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Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the Services” or
“Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
date, odometer reading and who performed the service the following record pages. Also, you should
retain all
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. maintenance receipts.
Your owner information portfolio
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and is a
convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED
BY READING
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1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing \
of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,
or credit
card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
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CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 OLDSMOBILE
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$40.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
diagnosis and service
of your vehicle.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:
Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and
Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL
PRICE: $15.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past
model GM vehicles.
To request an order form, please
specify year and model name of the vehicle.
OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover)
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Luggagecarrier ................................ 2-74
Lumbar Control
................................. 1-6
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
........... 6-65
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-36
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Long Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
...................... 7-29
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-33
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-34
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short TripKity Intervals
........................ 7-5
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................ 7-2
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-53
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-93
Matching Transmitters
to Your Vehicle .............. 2- 11
Mirrors
....................................... 2-64
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-65
Illuminated Visor Vanity
....................... 2-78
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-64
Power Remote Controls
........................ 2-64
Visorvanity
................................. 2-78
Mode Knob. Climate Control System
................ 3-2
MountainRoads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-52
How
This Section is Organized
................... 7-3
Mode Buttons. Climate Control System
.............. 3-3 Net.
Convenience
.............................. 2-72
Neutral
....................................... 2-31
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-25
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
Odometer
.................................... 2-85
Odometer.
Trip ................................. 2-85
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-13
Oil. Engine
............................... 2-96. 6-11
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-96
Overhead Console
.............................. 2-66
Driver Information Center
...................... 2-99
Garage Door Opener Compartment
............... 2-67
Sunglasses Compartment
....................... 2-68
Switchbank
.................................. 2-13
Overheated Engine Protection
..................... 5-13
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-13
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-29
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8-10
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-53
Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-30
Shifting Into
................................. 2-35
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-37
AtNight
.................................... 2-22
Brake
...................................... 2-34
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-32
Lots
....................................... 2-22
Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-38
With a Trailer
................................ 4-40
Parking
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Replacing Bucketseats
................................. 1-19
Captain’s Chairs
.............................. 1-23
SafetyBelts
................................. 1-90
Split Bench Seat
............................... 1-12
Reporting Safety Defects
...................... 8-8. 8-9
Resetting the Power Sliding Door
.................. 2-19
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-89
Child
....................................... 1-70
Head
........................................ 1-6
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-90
Second Row Safety Belt Stowage
................. 1-7
Systemcheck
................................ 7-30
Restraint Systems. Supplemental (SRS)
............. 1-38
Reverse
....................................... 2-31
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-38
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Rocking
Your Vehicle ........................... 5-36
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-41
Seat and Restraint System Parts After
a Crash
...... 1-90
safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-89
SafetyBelts
................................... 1-24
Adults
...................................... 1-29
Care
....................................... 6-49
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)
........... 1-53
Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat)
........... 1-54
Children
.................................... 1-56
Driver Position
............................... 1-29
Extender
.................................... 1-89
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1-29
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-32,l-87, 1-88 Lap
Belt
............................... 1.52. 1.54
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1.29. 1.47
Larger Children
.............................. 1-86
Passenger Position
............................ 1-38
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-28
Rear
Comfort Guides .......................... 1-50
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-46
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-46
Reminder Light
......................... 1.25. 2.87
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-38
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-31
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-56
WhyTheyWork
.............................. 1-25
SafetyChains
.................................. 4-37
Safety Defects. Reporting
..................... 8-8. 8-9
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... 1u
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seat Controls
............................... 1-2. 1-6
Seatback
Folding Driver’s
............................... 1-3
RecliningFront
............................... 1-4
Controls
................................. 1-2. 1-6
Driver’s Four-Way Manual
...................... 1-2
Dumpandstow
............................... 1-7
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-6
Manual Front Passenger
......................... 1-4
Power
....................................... 1-3
Rear
........................................ 1-6
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1-1
Seat Controls ................................. 1-2
Replacing After
a Crash
........................ 1-90
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-37
...
Seats
9-9
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