Owner's Manual
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...i Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to drive under different conditions. to Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you 'll find of something you how keep your...to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you want to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your vehicle. It also explains the "SRS" system. ...
...i Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to drive under different conditions. to Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you 'll find of something you how keep your...to as 6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you want to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your vehicle. It also explains the "SRS" system. ...
Owner's Manual
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... to water that soaks the carpet, you can still inflate during improper service. You can be serviced. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Center Passenger Position U 1-24 Avoid yellow connectors. would have information about servicing your vehicle and air bag the see system. There are close to follow...
... to water that soaks the carpet, you can still inflate during improper service. You can be serviced. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Center Passenger Position U 1-24 Avoid yellow connectors. would have information about servicing your vehicle and air bag the see system. There are close to follow...
Owner's Manual
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... are cut or damaged, replace them repaired or replaced. one Also look for any other for If an air bag inflates, you'll need regular maintenance.) Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-50 Look any openedor broken air bag covers, and (The air bag system have them . To wear it, just...
... are cut or damaged, replace them repaired or replaced. one Also look for any other for If an air bag inflates, you'll need regular maintenance.) Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-50 Look any openedor broken air bag covers, and (The air bag system have them . To wear it, just...
Owner's Manual
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...Drive slowly untilthe trailer is covered in this . and Release the parking brake. Stop and have someone pick up on the brake pedal. 3. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly.you're trailering, it's a goodidea to review these is clear of these sections... before you start your engine; the Maintenance Schedulefor more often when you : Start your trip. 2. Each of the chocks. 4. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while...
...Drive slowly untilthe trailer is covered in this . and Release the parking brake. Stop and have someone pick up on the brake pedal. 3. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly.you're trailering, it's a goodidea to review these is clear of these sections... before you start your engine; the Maintenance Schedulefor more often when you : Start your trip. 2. Each of the chocks. 4. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while...
Owner's Manual
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... also technical information about care of Cleaning Aluminumor Chrome Wheels (If Equipped) Finish Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Appearance Care Materials Chart (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number Service Parts Identification Label ...Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants Engine Specifications Parts Normal Maintenance Replacement Vehicle Dimensions - - Here you will find information about your &: vehicle, anda part devoted toits appearance care. ...
... also technical information about care of Cleaning Aluminumor Chrome Wheels (If Equipped) Finish Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Appearance Care Materials Chart (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number Service Parts Identification Label ...Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants Engine Specifications Parts Normal Maintenance Replacement Vehicle Dimensions - - Here you will find information about your &: vehicle, anda part devoted toits appearance care. ...
Owner's Manual
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... much more about to service your service needs. hope you 'll want to use the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual. Genuine GM parts have of these marks: one air Your vehicle has an bag system. See "Maintenance Record"in We hope you'll want to keep a record with it. Genuine You should keep...
... much more about to service your service needs. hope you 'll want to use the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual. Genuine GM parts have of these marks: one air Your vehicle has an bag system. See "Maintenance Record"in We hope you'll want to keep a record with it. Genuine You should keep...
Owner's Manual
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... may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Improved gasoline specifications have sufficient knowledge, experience, theproper replacement parts and tools beforeyou attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle You can beinjured and your vehicle. Things you have been developed bythe American Automobile Manufacturers Association...
... may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Improved gasoline specifications have sufficient knowledge, experience, theproper replacement parts and tools beforeyou attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle You can beinjured and your vehicle. Things you have been developed bythe American Automobile Manufacturers Association...
Owner's Manual
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... stop-and-go traffic). These numbers on top of these conditions causes engine to 16 km). When it 's going to use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. GM Goodwrench@ meets all the requirements oil for...
... stop-and-go traffic). These numbers on top of these conditions causes engine to 16 km). When it 's going to use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. GM Goodwrench@ meets all the requirements oil for...
Owner's Manual
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... away clothing or rags containing used engine oil contains certain elements that used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. Clean your skin and could be even cause cancer? If you know that may unhealthy for your skin and nails with a warmed fully engine...
... away clothing or rags containing used engine oil contains certain elements that used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. Clean your skin and could be even cause cancer? If you know that may unhealthy for your skin and nails with a warmed fully engine...
Owner's Manual
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After detaching the hose from the air intake hose. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to lift the rear portion the of 7. 3. Reinstall the rear section the air cleaner. of air cleaner. 4. Reconnect the electrical connector. 8. ... a1 connector from the throttle body, pull back the entire rear portion the air cleaner by fitting back onto it the throttle body. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index.
After detaching the hose from the air intake hose. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to lift the rear portion the of 7. 3. Reinstall the rear section the air cleaner. of air cleaner. 4. Reconnect the electrical connector. 8. ... a1 connector from the throttle body, pull back the entire rear portion the air cleaner by fitting back onto it the throttle body. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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... (83 000 km) the vehicle is changed. When doing frequent trailer towing. Always have the air cleaner in taxi, police or delivery service. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in Index. A CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner off. -
... (83 000 km) the vehicle is changed. When doing frequent trailer towing. Always have the air cleaner in taxi, police or delivery service. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in Index. A CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner off. -
Owner's Manual
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... as described under "How to O (129 O C). 265 F Protect against rust and corrosion. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Don't overfill. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the fluid to the proper level. Give boiling protection up to Check." 4. Help keep the proper engine temperature. If...
... as described under "How to O (129 O C). 265 F Protect against rust and corrosion. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Don't overfill. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the fluid to the proper level. Give boiling protection up to Check." 4. Help keep the proper engine temperature. If...
Owner's Manual
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See "Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection" in Section 7 of this manual under PartC "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." The brake wear warning sound means that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake The pads are worn and new pads are rotated, ...inspect brake padsfor wear and evenly torque wheel nuts the in manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." Properly torqued wheel nuts necessary to drive with is all moving (except when you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have built-in costly...
See "Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection" in Section 7 of this manual under PartC "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." The brake wear warning sound means that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake The pads are worn and new pads are rotated, ...inspect brake padsfor wear and evenly torque wheel nuts the in manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." Properly torqued wheel nuts necessary to drive with is all moving (except when you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have built-in costly...
Owner's Manual
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... you hit a pothole. Tire pressure should be cut, puncturedor broken by a leadingtire manufacturer. For the correct windshield wiper blade replacement length and type, "Normal Maintenance Replacement see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet details. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Keep tiresat the recommended pressure. 0 Worn, oldtires can cause overheating as a resultof too...
... you hit a pothole. Tire pressure should be cut, puncturedor broken by a leadingtire manufacturer. For the correct windshield wiper blade replacement length and type, "Normal Maintenance Replacement see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet details. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Keep tiresat the recommended pressure. 0 Worn, oldtires can cause overheating as a resultof too...
Owner's Manual
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... your tire rotation. Also check for all wheel nutsare properly tightened. The purpose of regular rotationis to which it is the most important.See "Scheduled Maintenance Services"in your tires as shown the on Tire-Loading Information label.
... your tire rotation. Also check for all wheel nutsare properly tightened. The purpose of regular rotationis to which it is the most important.See "Scheduled Maintenance Services"in your tires as shown the on Tire-Loading Information label.
Owner's Manual
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... away. packed in closed areas of new vehicles damaged by this for you. Although no defect the paint job causes this, in no Oldsmobile will corrode chemical fallout. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust control can should be corrected of purchase, whichever occurs first. 6-49 attack painted surfaces...
... away. packed in closed areas of new vehicles damaged by this for you. Although no defect the paint job causes this, in no Oldsmobile will corrode chemical fallout. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust control can should be corrected of purchase, whichever occurs first. 6-49 attack painted surfaces...
Owner's Manual
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Length ...22 inches (56 cm) L36 Engine Accessory Belt The L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt. Air Conditioning D. See "Maintenance Schedule"in p . Generator C. This diagram shows the features connected and the routing. Crank E. Vehicle Dimensions Length ...200.4 inches (509...(281.4 cm) Tread Width Front ...60.4 inches (153.4 cm) Rear ...60.4 inches (153.4 cm) A C A. Coolant Pump E Tensioner 6-59 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter ...AC Type A- 1096C Engine Oil Filter ...AC Type PF-47 Transaxle Filter ...GM P r No. 865 1909 at Spark Plugs ...AC...
Length ...22 inches (56 cm) L36 Engine Accessory Belt The L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt. Air Conditioning D. See "Maintenance Schedule"in p . Generator C. This diagram shows the features connected and the routing. Crank E. Vehicle Dimensions Length ...200.4 inches (509...(281.4 cm) Tread Width Front ...60.4 inches (153.4 cm) Rear ...60.4 inches (153.4 cm) A C A. Coolant Pump E Tensioner 6-59 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter ...AC Type A- 1096C Engine Oil Filter ...AC Type PF-47 Transaxle Filter ...GM P r No. 865 1909 at Spark Plugs ...AC...
Owner's Manual
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Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule This section covers the maintenance required your Oldsmobile.Your vehicle needs these services to retain for its safety, dependability and emission control performance. 7-2 7-4 7-30 Introduction P r A: Scheduled Maintenance Services at P r B: Owner Checks and Services at 7-34 7-36 7-38 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections P r D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants at P r E: Maintenance Record at 7-1 ~
Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule This section covers the maintenance required your Oldsmobile.Your vehicle needs these services to retain for its safety, dependability and emission control performance. 7-2 7-4 7-30 Introduction P r A: Scheduled Maintenance Services at P r B: Owner Checks and Services at 7-34 7-36 7-38 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections P r D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants at P r E: Maintenance Record at 7-1 ~
Owner's Manual
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Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level To of affect the quality the air we breathe. The Plan supplements your Oldsmobile retailerfor details. 7-2 protection Plan I Introduction IMPORTANT- See your Warranty and Owner Assistance ...booklet, or your new vehicle warranties. I Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can even of emissions from your vehicle. All recommended maintenance...
Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level To of affect the quality the air we breathe. The Plan supplements your Oldsmobile retailerfor details. 7-2 protection Plan I Introduction IMPORTANT- See your Warranty and Owner Assistance ...booklet, or your new vehicle warranties. I Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can even of emissions from your vehicle. All recommended maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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...have a qualified technician do the work yourself or have done. See "Service and Owner Publications" in good condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your retailer's service departmentor another qualified service center these so services can be checked and when.also explains...should be is sure to help you it is a goodidea to do some recommended products to write down inthis part. your maintenance receipts. How This Section isOrganized The remainder of these jobs. This will probably want to get service the information. They ...
...have a qualified technician do the work yourself or have done. See "Service and Owner Publications" in good condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your retailer's service departmentor another qualified service center these so services can be checked and when.also explains...should be is sure to help you it is a goodidea to do some recommended products to write down inthis part. your maintenance receipts. How This Section isOrganized The remainder of these jobs. This will probably want to get service the information. They ...