1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme engine oil

Capacities & Specifications
Engine Crankcase
3100 V6 ........................................................................\
.................... 4 quarts
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6 .................................................. 5 quarts
When changing filter, up to 0.50 quarts (0.50L) more oil may be needed.
When draininglreplacing converter, more. fluid
may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement ....................................................... 4 quarts
Automatic Transaxle
After Complete Overhaul ................................................................. 7 quarts
Automatic Transaxle with Overdrive
When draininglreplacing converter, more fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement ....................................................... 6 quarts
After Complete Overhaul
................................................................. 8 quarts
Cooling System
3100 V6
With 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle ............................................. 12.5 quarts 11.8 L
With 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle ............................................. 12.7 quarts 12.0 L
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6 3.8
L
4.8 L
3.8 L
6.6 L
5.8 L
7.5 L
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FIuids & Lubricants
ITEM
Antifreeze Coolant ...................................
Chassis Lubricant (Grease Gun Insert) ..
(Ethylene Glycol Base)
Delco Supreme
11s Brake Fluid ............
Automatic Transmission Fluid. ...............
DFXRONB-I11 .....................................
DEXRONa-IIE .....................................
Engine Oil ................................................
GM Engine Oil Supplement (E.O. S .) .....
Engine Oil ...............................................
Windshield Washer Solvent ....................
Power Steering Fluid ..............................
Silicone Grease .......................................
Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Lubricant .......
APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER
Year-round antifreeze for .......................... .lo52753
coolant mixtures
General chassis lube, etc.
........................... 1052497
Brake System
............................................. 1052535
SIZE
1 gal. (3.8 L)
14 oz. (397 g)
16 oz. (0.5L)
Automatic Transaxle
.................................................................... 12346143 32 oz. (1 .OL)
.................................................................... 12345881 32 oz. (1.OL)
Engine lubrication
..................................... See the Index under Engine Oil.
See yourdealer for advice ......................... 1052367
Hood, trunk and door hinges
Windshield washer fluid
Power Steering System
............................. 1050017
1052884
Weatherstrips
............................................ .12345579
General purpose silicone lubricant
.......... .lo52276 (aerosol)
1052277
16 oz. (0.5 L)
32 oz. (1 .O L)
16 oz. (0.5 L)
1 oz. (28 g)
4.5 oz. (127 g)
12 oz. (0.35.L)
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Normal -Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element
3100 V6 ........................................................................\
................ AC Type A-905
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6
.............................................. AC Type A-1129 C
Engine Oil Filter
3100 V6 ........................................................................\
................ AC Type PF-47
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6
.............................................. AC Type PF-51
PCV Valve
3100 V6 ........................................................................\
................ AC Type CV-899C
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6
............................................. AC Type CV-881C
Spark Plugs
3100 V6 ........................................................................\
............... AC Type R44LTSM6
Gap: 0.060 inch
(1.52 mm)
Gap: 0.045 inch (1.14
mm)
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6 ............................................. AC Type eR42LTSM
Batteries
Remote Lock Control Transmitter ............................................. 2016 (2)

Maintenance Schedule
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Schedule l
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 ltm) 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. (With some
models, you should never tow a
trailer. See
Towing a Trailer in the
Index.)
When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should also be followed if
the vehicle is used for delivery service,
police,
taxi or other commercial
applications.
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).
I 2 I Chassis Lubrication I Every other oil change. I
I 4 I Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection* I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 lun) or 24 Months. I
I 6 I Cooling System Service" I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 lun) or 24 Months. I
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8 I Spark Plug Replacement* I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km). I
I 12 I Fuel Tanlc, Cap and Lines Inspection*+ I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 lun).
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Explanation of~scheduled
Mainfenance Services
Following are explanations of the
services listed in Schedule I and
Schedule
11.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use
are listed in Section D. Make sure
whoever services your vehicle
uses
these. All parts should be-replaced and
all necessary repairs done before you or
anyone else drives the vehicle.
ITEM SERVICE
NO.
1. Engine Oil and Filter Change* -
Always use SH or SG Energy
Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity.
The “SH” or “SG” designation may
be shown alone or in combination
with others, such as “SH/CD,” “SH,
SG, CD,”“SG/CD,” etc. To
determine the preferred viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE 5W-
30 or SAE 10W-30), see
Engine Oil
in the Index.
2. Chassis Lubrication - Lubricate
suspension and steering linkage.
Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage,
and parking brake cable guides,
underbody contact points and
linkage.
3. Tire and Wheel Rotation and
Inspection
- For proper wear and
maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions in this
manual. See
Tires, Inspection 6
Rotation in the hdex. Check the
tires for uneven wear or damage.
If
you see irregular or premature wear,
check the wheel alignment. Check for
damaged wheels also.
Inspection *‘ - Inspect the belt for
cracks, fraying, wear and proper
tension. Replace as needed.
5. Camshaft Timing Belt Inspection
(3.4L Code X engine only) * -
Inspect for cracks, wear or oiliness.
Check tensioner for proper operation.
See the service manual.
(To purchase
4. Engine Accessory Drive Belt
a service manual, see Service
Publications
in the Index.) Replace
parts as needed.
6. Cooling System Service* - Drain,
flush and refill the system with new
or approved recycled. coolant
conforming
to GM Specification
1825M. Keep coolant at the proper
mixture as specified. See
Coolant in
the
Index. This provides proper
freeze and boil protection, corrosion
inhibitor level and maintains proper
engine operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace
if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated.
Clean the outside of the radiator and
air conditioning condenser. Wash the
pressure cap and neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we
recommend a pressure test of both
the cooling system and the pressure
cap.
7. Transaxle Service - Change both
the fluid and filter .every
15,000 miles
(25
000 lm) if the vehicle is mainly

driven under one or more of these
c.onditions:
In heavy city traffic where the
outside temperature: regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
(With some models, you shouldn’t
ever tow
a trailer. See Towing a
Trailer
in the Index.)
Uses such as.found in taxi, police
car or delivery service.
If-you do not use your vehicle under
any of these conditions, change both
the fluid and filter every
100,000
miles (166 000 km) .
Replace spark plugs with the proper
type. See
Replacement-Parts in the
Index.
9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*T -
Inspect for burns, .cracks or other
damage. Check the boot fit at the
coils and at the spark plugs. Replace
wires as needed.
8. Spark PIug~Replacement* -
-10. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
System Inspection
(3.4L Code X
engine only)*? - Conduct the
EGR system service-as described in
the service manual.
To purchase a
service manual, see Service
Publications
in the Index.
1 1. Air Cleaner Filter Replacementgc -
Replace every 30,000 miles
(50 000 lun) or more often under
dusty conditions. Ask your dealer
for the proper replacement intervals
for your driving conditions.
12. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspectiong‘t
- Inspect fuel tank,
cap and lines (including fuel rails
and injection assembly). for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for
an even filler neck imprint or any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
Periodic replacement of the fuel
filter is not required.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s
displacement and code, see
Engine
Identification
in the Index.
* = An Emission Control Service.
f = 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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Section B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which. should
be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the
safety, dependability and emission control performance of
your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to
your vehicle
make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section D.
At Each Fuel Fill -(It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.)
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CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO.
Engine Oil Level
Check
the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil in the Index for
further details.
Engine Index for further details.
Check
the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See Coolant in the
Windshield Washer Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
Fluid Level necessary. See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details.
At Least Once Month
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Tire
Inflation Check
tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading
Information label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See Tires in the Index for
further details.
Cassette Deck
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Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 15 hours of tape play, See Audio Systems in
the
Index for further details.

I Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
VOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
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USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake System
Parking Brake Guides
Power Steering System
Automatic Transaxle
Key Lock Cylinders
Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage
FLUID/LUBRICANT
API service SH or SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the proper viscosity. The “SH) or “SG’ designation
may be shown alone or
in combination with others, such as “SH/CD,” “SH,SG,CD,”“SG/CD,” etc.\
To
determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see Engine Oil in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification
1825M.
Delco Supreme 1 1s Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or equivalent).
DEXRONB-I11
or DEXRONB-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120), synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine
oil or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).
Engine oil.