1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme maintenance schedule

Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Part 9: Index
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Part 7: Maintenance Schedule
This part tells you when to perform
vehicle maintenance
and what fluids
and lubricants to use.
Part 8: Customer Assistance Information
This part tells you how to contact
Oldsmobile for assistance and how to
get service publications. It also gives
you information on
Reporting Safety
Defects.
Service Station Information:
This is a quick reference of service
information. You can
find it on the
last page of this manual.
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Service & Appearance Care
Air Cleaner
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine when to replace the air filter
and the
PCV filter.
See the
Index under Scheduled
Maintenance Services.
Operating the engine with
the air cleaner off can cause
you or others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air, it
stops flame if the engine backfires.
If it isn’t there, and the engine
backfires, you could be burned.
Don’t drive with it
off, and be
careful working
on the engine with
the air cleaner off.
To Check or Replace:
1. Remove the four screws
the cover. and
pull off
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3.1 L V6: Checking Automatic Transaxle
I Fluid
Twin Dual Cam 3.4L V6: Checking
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
How to Add Transaxle Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind of transaxle fluid
to use. See the
Index under Fluids and
Lubricants.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough
of the proper fluid to bring the fluid
level into the cross-hatched area on the
dipstick.
It doesn’t take much fluid,
generally less than a pint
(0.5L). Don’t
overfill. We recommend you use only
fluid labeled
DEXRON*-HE, because
fluids with that label are made
especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than
DEXRONB-UE is not covered by your
new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid
level as described under
How to Check.
When the correct fluid level is obtained,
push the dipstick back in all the way.
3.1 L V6 Adding Automatic Transaxle
Fluid
Twin Dual Cam 3.4LV6: Adding
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid:
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick
with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the
cap again and look at the fluid level on
the dipstick.
When the engine compartment is hot,
the
level should be at the H mark.
When the engine compartment is
cool, the level should be at the
C
mark.
What to Add
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind
of fluid to use. See
the
Lndex under Fluids G Lubricants.
Windshield Washer Fluid
To Add
Open the cap labeled WASHER
FLUID
ONLY. Add washer fluid until
the bottle
is full.
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have
them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule. See the
Index
under Scheduled Maintenance
Services.
Use this rotation pattern. After
the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and rear inflation pressure as
shown on the Tire-Loading Information
label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See the
Index
under Wheel Nut Torque.
A
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
the parts to which it is
fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The
wheel could come
off and cause an
accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, you
can use a cloth or a paper towel to
do this; but be sure to use a scraper
or wire brush later, if you need to,
to get all the rust or dirt
off. (See
the
Index under Changing a Flat
Tire. 1

Part 7
This part covers the maintenance
required for your Oldsmobile
. Your
vehicle needs these services to retain
its safety. dependability and emission
control performance
.
Have you purchased the GM
Protection Plan?
The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties
. See your
Oldsmobile dealer
for details .
Maintenance Schedule
Section
Introduction
A Word About Maintenance ........................................................... 288
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................................................ 288
How This Part is Organized ............................................................ 289
A . Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedules ............................................... 290
Selecting the Right Schedule
........................................................... 290
Schedule
I ........................................................................\
................ 292
Schedule
I1 ........................................................................\
............... 294
Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance Services .......................... 296
B . Owner Checks & Services
At Each Fuel Fill ........................................................................\
...... 299
At Least Once a Month
................................................................... 299
At Least Once
a Year ...................................................................... 300
C . Periodic Maintenance Inspections ....................................................... 302
D . Recommended Fluids & Lubricants .................................................... 303
E . Maintenance Record ........................................................................\
...... 306
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Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
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A Word Abouf Maintenance
We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in
good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how
you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few
times
a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time
in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in
making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do
errands or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their GM
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need more
frequent checks and replacements than you will find in the
schedules in this part.
So please read this part and note how
you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your
vehicle in good condition, see your Oldsrnobile dealer, the
place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance
work done. Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper
parts and practices.

How This Part is Organized
The remainder of this part is divided into five sections:
Section
A: Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to
have done and how often. Some of these services can be
complex,
so unless you are technically qualified and have
the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s
service department or another qualified service center do
these jobs.
A
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be
dangerous. In trying to
do some jobs, you can be
seriously injured.
Do your own maintenance work only
if you have the required know-how and the proper tools
and equipment
for the job. If you have any doubt, have
a qualified technician
do the work. I
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle,
you will probably want to get the service information GM
publishes.
You will find a list of publications and how to get
them in this manual. See the
Index under Service
Publications.
Section B: Owner Checks & Services tells you what should
be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It also explains what
you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good
condition.
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains
important inspections that your Oldsmobile dealer’s service
department or another qualified service center should
perform.
Section
D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants lists some
products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle
properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents,
should be used whether you
do the work yourself or have it
done.
Section
E: Maintenance Record provides a place for you to
record the maintenance performed
on your vehicle.
Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it
down in this section. This will help you determine when
your next maintenance should be done. In addition, it is a
good idea to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be
needed to qual@ your vehicle for warranty repairs.
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