1994 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA transmission

NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy
parts
of your vehicle as well as the
tires.
If you spin the wheels too fast
while shifting your transmission
back and forth, you can destroy
your transmission.
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and
right. That will clear the area around
your front wheels. Then shift back and
forth between
R (Reverse) and a
forward gear, spinning the wheels as
little as possible. Release the accelerator
pedal while you shift, and press lightly
on the accelerator pedal when the
transmission
is in gear. If that doesn’t
get you out after a few tries, you may
need
to be towed out. If you do need to
be towed out, see
Towing Your Truck
in the Index.
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Part 6
Sewice &Appearance Care
Service ........................................................................\
............................................. 162
Fuel
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.................................................. 163
Hood Release
........................................................................\
................................... 165
Engine Oil
........................................................................\
........................................ 168
Air Cleaner
........................................................................\
...................................... 171
Transmission Fluid ........................................................................\
.......................... 172
Axles/Transfer Case
........................................................................\
........................ 174
Engine Coolant
........................................................................\
................................ 174
Power Steering Fluid
........................................................................\
....................... 176
Windshield Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
................
177
Brakes ........................................................................\
.............................................. 178
Battery ........................................................................\
............................................. 180
Bulb Replacement
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........................... 181
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ................................................................... 182
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Loading Your Vehicle ........................................................................\
..................... 183
Tires ........................................................................\
................................................. 185
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
............................. 190
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.................................................................... 195
Add-on Electrical Equipment
........................................................................\
........ 196
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ........................................................................\
................ 196
Capacities
& Specifications ........................................................................\
............ 199
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............................................................... 200
Fluids & Lubricants ........................................................................\
........................ 201
Replacement Bulbs
........................................................................\
.......................... 202
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4.3L V6 Engine (CODE w)
When you open the hood, you’ll see:
1. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
2. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir
5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
6. Air Cleaner
7. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Radiator Pressure Cap
IO. Battery
a
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Service &Appearance Care
4. Remove the air cleaner filter from the
5. Install a new air cleaner filter and
housing.
reverse steps
1-3.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
4 good time to check your automatic
transmission fluid level is when the
:ngine oil is changed. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to determine
when to change your fluid. See
Scheduled Maintenance Services in
the
Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at an Oldsmobile dealership
Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow
all the instructions here, or you could
get a false reading on the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can
damage your transmission.
Too
much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot
engine parts or exhaust system,
starting a fire. Be sure to get an
accurate reading if you check your
transmission fluid.
Wait at least
30 minutes before
checking the transmission fluid level if
you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are abovc
At high speed for quite a while.
90°F (32°C).
In
heavy traffic - especially in hot
weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid
should be at normal operating
temperature, which is
180°F to 200°F
(82°C to 93°C).
To Check Transmission Fluid Hot:
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving
about
15 miles (24 km) when outside
temperatures are above
50°F (10°C). If
it's colder than
50°F ( 10°C), drive the
vehicle in
D (3rd Gear) until the engine
temperature gage moves and then
remains steady for ten minutes. Then
follow the hot check procedures.
To Check Transmission Fluid Cold:
A cold check is made after the vehicle
has been sitting for eight hours or more
with the engine off and is used only as a
reference. Let the engine run at idle for
five minutes if outside temperatures are
50°F (10°C) or more. If it's colder than
50°F (lO"C), you may have to idle the
engine longer. Should the fluid level be
low during a cold check, you
must
perform a hot check before adding fluid.
This will give you a more accurate
reading of the fluid level.
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To Check the Fluid Hot or Cold:
Park your vehicle on a level place.
With the parking brake applied, place
With your foot on the brake pedal,
the
shift lever in
P (Park).
move the shift lever through each gear
range, pausing for about three
seconds in each range. Then, position
the shift lever in
P (Park).
minutes or more.
Let the engine run at idle for three Then, Without Shutting off the
Engine, Follow These Steps:
1. Flip the handle up and then pull out
the dipstick and wipe it with a clean
rag or paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three
seconds and then pull it back
out
again.
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and
read the lower level. The fluid level
must be in the
COLD area for a cold
check or in the
HOT area or cross-
hatched area for a hot check.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable
range, push the dipstick back in all
the way; then flip the handle down to
lock the dipstick in place.
How to Add FIuid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind
of transmission
fluid to use. See
Recommended Fluids
G Lubricants in the index.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough
of the proper fluid to bring the level up
to the COLD area for a cold check or
the HOT area for a hot check. It doesn’t
take much fluid, generally less than a
pint
(OSL) . Don’t overfill. We
recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRONB-I11 or DEXRONB-IIE,
because fluids with that label are made
especially for your automatic
transmission. Damage caused by fluid
other than DEXRONB-I11 or
DEXRONB-IIE is not covered by your
new vehicle warranty.
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I Capacities & Specifications
I Automatic Transmission
Pan Removal and Replacement ................................... 5 quarts
After Complete Overhaul
............................................ 10.5 quarts
Cooling System ................................................................... 11.8 quarts
Refrigerant (R-12), Air Conditioning .............................. 2 lb. 5 oz.
4.7 L
9.9 L
11.2 L
1.13 kg
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If
the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be
sure the proper refrigerant is used. If
you’re not sure, ask your Oldsmobile dealer. For
additional information, see your “Warranty and
Owner Assistance Information” booklet.
Engine Crankcase
Without filter ................................................................ 4 quarts 3.8 L
With filter ..................................................................... 4.5 quarts 4.3 L
Fuel Tank ........................................................................\
.... 20 gallons 76 L
Wheel Nut Torque .............................................................. 95 pound-feet 130 N*m
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level on the dipstick, or as
Tire Pressure, All ................................................................ 35 psi 240 ltPa
recommended in this manual.
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Fluids & Lubricants
I ITEM APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER SIZE
Antifreeze Coolant ................................ Year-round antifreeze for .............. 1052103 1 gal. (3.8 L)
(Ethylene Glycol Base) coolant mixtures
(Grease Gun Insert) 1052497
Chassis
Lubricant
................................. General chassis lube, etc. .............. 12346003 or 14 oz. (397 g)
Delco Supreme 110 Brake Fluid ......... Brake System ................................. 1052535 16 02. (0.5 L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
............ Automatic Transmission, Transfer Case
DEXRON@-I11
........................................................................\
................... 12346143 32 02. (1.0 L)
DEXRONB-IIE ........................................................................\
.................. 12345881 32 02. (1.0 L)
Engine Oil ............................................. Engine lubrication .......................... See the Index under Engine OiZ.
Gear Lubricant 8OW-90 ....................... Limited Slip Differential , ................ 1052271
GM Engine Oil Supplement
(E.O.S.) ... See your dealer for advice ............. 1052367
Engine Oil
............................................. Hood, tailgate and door hinges
Windshield Washer Solvent
................. Windshield washer fluid
Power Steering Fluid
........................... Power Steering System .................. 1050017 32 oz. (1 .O L)
1052884 16 02. (0.5 L)
Front Differential
Silicone Grease
.................................... Weatherstrips ................................. 12345579 1 02. (28 g)
Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Lubricant
.... General purpose silicone ................ 1052276 (aerosol) 4.5 oz. (127 g)
lubricant, weatherstrips
............. 1052277 12 oz. (0.35 L)
16 oz. (0.5 L)
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Maintenance Schedule
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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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