1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme oil capacities

When to Add Oil:
I If the oil is at or below the A OD line,
then you’ll need to add some oil. But
you must use the right
kind. This
section explains what kind
of oil to use.
For crankcase capacity, see the
Index
under Capacities and Specifications.
Just fill it enough to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating
range. Push the dipstick all the way
back
in when you’re through.
3.1 L V6: Adding Engine Oil
Twin
Dual Cam 3.4L V6: Adding Engine
Oil
What Mnd of Oil to Use
Look for Three Things:
SG
“SG” must be on the oil container,
either by itself or combined with other
quality designations, such as
“SG/CC,”
“SG/CD,” “SF, SG, CC,”
etc. These letters show American
Petroleum Institute (API) levels
of
quality.
G designation, you can cause
engine damage not covered by your
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Service & Appearance Care
Capacities & Specifications
Engine Crankcase
3.1L V6 .......................... .r-.~r.ir.iii+ir.riC.~.r..l .... f...-.T...Ti' .................................. 4 quarts
Twin Dual Cam
(DOHC) 3.4L V6 ................................................ 5 quarts
When changing filter, up to 1 quart (1 L) more oil may be needed.
When draininglreplacing converter, more fluid may be needed.
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement ................................................... 4 quarts
After Complete Overhaul
............................................................. 7 quarts
Automatic Transaxle with Overdrive
When drainingheplacing converter, more fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement ................................................... 6 quarts
After Complete Overhaul
............................................................. 8 quarts
(or more, as needed for converter and auxiliary coolers)
3.8 L
4.8 L
3.8 L
6.6 L
5.8 L
7.5 L

Index
326
Brake System Warning Light Anti-Lock Brake System
................. 99
Standard Brakes
............................... 98
Brakes. Anti-Lock
........................... 149
Warning Light
.................................. 99
Braking
in Emergencies ................... 153
Braking Technique ........................... 148
Break.Tn. New Vehicle
Normal Driving
............................... 54
When Towing a Trailer
.................. 177
Braking
............................................. 148
Buckling Up (see
Safety Belts)
Bulb Replacement
Center High-Mounted
Stoplight
.............................. 263. 280
Fog Lights
..................................... 249
Taillight
................................. 247. 280
Headlight
............................... 243. 280
Capacities and Specifications
....... 276
Carbon Monoxide
in Exhaust ............ 66
Cassette Tape Holder
........................ 83
Cassette Tape Player
(see
Audio Systems)
Center Lap Belts (see Safety Belts)
Chains. Tire ............................. 212. 258
Changing a Flat Tire
......................... 205
Checking Aim
of the Headlights .................... 241
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
............................................. 231
Brake Fluid
.................................... 238
Engine Coolant
............................. 235
Engine Oil
..................................... 226
Power Steering Fluid
.................... 237
Safety Belt Systems
.......................... 42
Things Under the Hood
................. 222
Child Restraints
.................................. 31
Children
............................................. 30
Cigarette Lighter
................................ 84
Circuit Breakers
& Fuses ................ 270
City Driving
..................................... 165
Cleaner, Air
.............................. 230, 283
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
........................ 265
Antenna
......................................... 135
Cassette Player and Tapes
............ 134
Compact Discs
.............................. 135
Fabric .............................................. 260 Fiberglass Springs
......................... 268
Glass
............................................... 263
HUD (Head-Up Display)
............. 104
Inside
of Your Vehicle ................... 260
Leather and Vinyl
.......................... 262
Outside
of Your Vehicle ............... 265
Safety Belts
................................... 262
Special Problems
........................... 261
Underbody Maintenance
.............. 267
Warnings
........................................ 259
Weatherstrips
................................ 266
White Sidewall Tires
..................... 266
Windshield
.................................... 264
Clock, Setting the
............................. 118
Clusters. Instrument Panel ................ 90
Coin Holder ....................................... 83
Comfort Controls
Climate Control
.............................. 110
Electronic Climate Control
............ 113
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
.... 116
Ventilation ..................................... 111
Compact Disc Player
(see
Audio Systems)
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 211
Compartments, Storage
............... 83, 84

Exhaust Dangerous Gas
in ........................... 66
Parking with the Engine Running
.. 67
Expectant Mothers, Use
of
Safety Belts ....................................... 25
Expressway Driving
......................... 166
Exterior Appearance
Exteder,
Safety Belt
.......................... 41
(see
Appearance Care)
Fabric Cleaning
Fan Warnings ................... 190. 191. 198
Filling the Fuel Tank
............... 221. 277
Filter Air
........................................... 230. 283
Fuel
................................................. 283
Oil ........................................... 229. 283
Flash-to-Pass
...................................... 78
Flashers. Hazard Warning
............... 188
Flat Tire ............................................ 204
Flooded Engine
.................................. 56
(see Appearance Care)
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle
..................... 23 1
Brake ..................................... 238. 278
Capacities
...................................... 276
Power Steering
...................... 237. 279
Windshield Washer
................ 237. 279
Fluids
& Lubricants ........................ 278
Fog, Driving
in ................................. 164
Fog Lights
........................................... 79
Four-Way Power Articulation Control
............................................ 14
Freeway Driving
.............................. 166
French Language Manual
.................... 2
Fuel
.................................................. 219
Alcohol
in Fuel .............................. 219
Capacity
................................ 219, 277
Exhaust Warnings
........................... 66
Filling
Your Tank .................. 221, 277
Fuels with Alcohol
......................... 219
Gage
................................................ 94
In Foreign
Countries ...................... 220
Low Fuel Warning Light
.................. 95
Requirements
................................ 2 19
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ................ 270 Gages
Coolant Temperature
...................... 95
Fuel
................................................... 94
Voltmeter
.......................................... 98
Gas Station Information ................. 336
Gasoline
............................................ 219
Gasoline Tank,
Filling
Your ........................... 221, 277
Gear Positions (see
Shifting the Transaxle)
Gearshift Lever
(see
Shifting the Transaxle)
Glove Box ........................................... 54
Graphic Equalizer (see
Audio Systems)
Halogen Bulbs ..................... 240. 280
Hazard-Warning Flashers
............... :188
Headlight & Taillight.
Removing and Replacing
...... 243. 280
Headlights
........................................... 76
Aim ofthe, Checking
..................... 241
Aiming
............................................ 242
Flash-to-Pass
.................................... 78
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