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Aluminum Wheels
Your aluminum wheels have a
protective coating similar to the painted
surface of your truck. Don’t use strong
soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning
brushes on them because you could
damage this coating. After rinsing
thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
NOTICE:
Don’t use an automatic vehicle
wash that has hard silicon carbide
cleaning brushes. These brushes
can take off the protective coating.
1 Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will
make them last longer, seal better, and
not stick or squeak. Apply silicone
grease with
a clean cloth at least every
six months. During very cold, damp
weather more frequent application may
be required. (See
Recommended Fluids
G Lubricants in the Index.)
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
sheet metal repair or replacement,
make sure the body repair shop applies
anti-corrosion material to the parts
repaired or replaced to restore
corrosion protection.
Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice
melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap,
bird droppings, chemicals
from
industrial chimneys, and other foreign
matter can damage your vehicle’s finish
if they remain on painted surfaces. Use
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep
scratches in the finish should be
repaired right away. Bare metal will
corrode quickly and may develop into a
major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be
repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or
other
service outlets. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow
removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody.
If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust)
can occur on the underbody parts such
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these
materials from the underbody with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect. Dirt packed in
closed areas of the frame should be
loosened before being flushed. Your
dealer or an underbody vehicle washing
system can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric
conditions can create a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.
This damage can take two forms:
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Engine Specifications
4.3L V6 Engine
VIN Engine Code ................................................................. W
Type ........................................................................\
.............. V6
Displacement
....................................................................... \
4.3 Liters
Compression Ratio
............................................................... 9.1 : 1
Firing Order ........................................................................\
. 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature Specification
............................... 195°F (91OC)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element .................................................................. AC Type A1 163C
Engine Oil Filter
........................................................................\
AC Type PF-51
Fuel Filter
........................................................................\
.......... GF481
PCV Valve
........................................................................\
......... AC Type CV-892C
Spark Plugs
........................................................................\
........ AC Type oCR43TSM
Gap: 0.045 inch (1.14
rnm)
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This part covers the maintenance
required for
your Oldsmobile. Your
vehicle needs these services to retain
its safety, dependability and emission
control performance.
r
Have you purchased the
GM Protection Plan?
The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.
See your Oldsmobile dealer for details.
Part 7
Maintenance Schedule
Section
Introduction
A Word About Maintenance ................................................................... 204
Your Vehicle and the Environment
........................................................ 204
How This Part is Organized ................................................................... 204
Using
Your Maintenance Schedules ....................................................... 205
Selecting the Right Schedule
.................................................................. 205
Schedule
........................................................................\
......................... 206
Schedule
I1 ........................................................................\
....................... 208
Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance Services . ...... . . . .... . . .. .. .. . ... . . . .. .. . 210
At Each Fuel
........................................................................\
.................. 212
At Least Once a Month
........................................................................\
... 2i2
A. Scheduled Maintenance Services
B. Owner Checks & Services
At Least Once a Ye ........................................................................\
........ 213
C. Periodic Maintenance Inspections ............................................................. 215
D. Recommended Fluids & Lubricants.. . . .. . . . . ... . .. .. . . .. .. .. . . . .. . . .. .... .. . ... . . . ... . ... ... 21 7
E. Maintenance Record ........................................................................\
............ 219 203
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Introduction
A Word About Maintenance
We at General Motors want to help you
keep your vehicle in good working
condition. But we don’t laow 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 Oldsmobile
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.
Your Vehicle and the Environmen
Proper vehicle maintenance not only
helps to keep your vehicle in good
working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended
maintenance procedures are important.
Improper vehicle maintenance or the
removal of important components can
significantly affect the quality of the air
we breathe. Improper fluid levels or
even the
wrong tire inflation can
increase the level
of emissions from
your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and to help keep your
vehicle in good condition, please
maintain your vehicle properly.
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. If
you are skulled 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
Service Publications
in the Index.
“Section B: Owner Checks and
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.
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“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 qualify your
vehicle for warranty repairs.
Section A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance
Schedules
This section tells you the maintenance
services you should have done and
when you should schedule them. Your
Oldsmobile dealer knows your vehicle
best and wants you to be happy with it.
If you go to your dealer for your service
needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and
supported service people will perform
the work using genuine GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits.
You will find
these limits
on your vehicle’s
Certificatioflire label. See the
Index
under Loading Your Vehicle.
are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
use the recommended unleaded fuel.
See the
Index under Fuel.
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the
two schedules is right for your vehicle.
Here’s how to decide which schedule to
follow:
Schedule I
Is any one of these true for your
vehicle?
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6
km) .
Most trips are less than 10 miles (16
km) when outside temperatures are
below freezing.
The engine is at low speed most of the
time (as in door-to-door delivery, or
in
stop-and-go traffic).
areas or off-road frequently.
You operate your vehicle in dusty
You tow a trailer.
If any one (or more) of these is true for
your driving, follow Schedule
I.
Schedule I1
Follow Schedule I1 only if none 01 me
above conditions is true.
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Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is
MAINLY driven under one or more of
the following conditions:
When most trips are less than 4 miles
When most trips are less than 10
(6 lun) .
miles (16 lm) and outside
temperatures remain below freezing.
When most trips include extended
idling and/or frequent low-speed
operation, as in stop-and-go traffic.
When towing a trailer.
When operating in dusty areas or off-
Schedule I should also be followed if
the vehicle is used for delivery service,
police, taxi or other commercial
applications.
road frequently.
ITEM TO BE SERVICED
Nom See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
following Schedules I and 11.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs first).
2 1 Chassis Lubrication 1 Everv 3.000 Miles (5 000 kml or 12 Months. I
4 I Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (erv 60.000 Miles (100 000 kml. I
6 I Transmission Service See Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
following Schedules I and 11. I
8 I Spark Plug Wire 1nspection"t I Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 lm). I
10 I Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection*t I000 Miles (100 000 lun). I
12 I Fuel Filter Replacement*t I Everv 30.000 Miles (50 000 lun). I
16 I Transfer Case Fluid Change I See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
followinrr Schedules I and 11. I
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The services shown on this chart up to 60,000 miles (100 000 km) should be performed
after
60,000 miles at the same intervals.
MILES (000)
KILOMETERS (000)
3 60 57
54
51
48
45 42 39 36
33
30 27 24
21 18
15
12 9
6
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* = An Emission Control Service.
t = The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item will not nullify the
emission warranty
or limit recall liability
prior to the completion
of vehicle useful life.
General Motors, however, urges
that all
recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded in “Section
E:
Maintenance Record. ”
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Schedule I/
Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of
the driving conditions specified in
Schedule
I apply. ITEM TO BE SERVICED
No' See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
following Schedules I and 11.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs first).
I Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km). I
I 10 I Fuel Tank, CaD & Lines Inspection*t I Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km). I
I 16 1 Transfer Case Fluid Change
~~ I See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
following Schedules I and 11. I
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