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Service & Appearance Care
Engine Oil
If the LOW OIL LEVEL light on the
instrument panel comes
on, it means
you need to check your engine oil level
right away. For more information, see
Low Oil Level Light in the Index. You
should check your engine oil level
regularly; this is an added reminder.
It’s a good idea to check your engine .oil
:
every time you get fuel. In order to get
an accurate reading, the oil must be
warm and the vehicle must be on level
ground.
Turn
off the engine and give the 0il.a
few minutes to drain back into the
oil
pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might
not show the actual level.
To Check Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with-a
paper towel or cloth, then push it bzck
in all the way. Remove it again, keeping
the tip lower, and check the level.
3100 V6: Checking Engine Oil
Twin
Dual Cam 3.4L V6: Checking
Engine Oil
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When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD 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
Capacities
and Specifications
in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. If your
engine has
so much oil that the oil
level gets above the cross-hatched
area that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could
be damaged.
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.
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fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine,
vomit, urine and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
sponge the soiled area with cool
water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-
type instructions described earlier.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit
or urine, treat the area with a
waterbaking soda solution:
1
teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1
cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-
type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise,
chili sauce and unknown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
clean with cool water and allow to
dry-
* If a stain remains, clean it with
solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove
dirt.
You may have to do it
more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe
polish will stain
if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a
solvent-type vinyl cleaner.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water
and a mild soap or saddle soap.
For stubborn stains, use a mild
solution of
10% isopropyl alcohol
(rubbing alcohol) and
90% water.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-
based or abrasive cleaners, furniture
polish or shoe polish on leather.
Soiled leather should be cleaned
immediately. If dirt is allowed to work
into finish, it can harm the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the
Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean
the top surfaces
of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections
in the windshield and even make it
difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
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Wehick Identification
Number
m)
This is the legal identifier for your
Oldsmobile. It appears on a plate in the
front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side.
You can see it if you
look through the windshield from
outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification anc
Service Parts labels and the certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the
engine code. This code will help you
identify your engine, specifications, and
replacement parts.
Service Parts Identijcation
Label
You’ll find this label on your spare tire
:over. It’s very helpful
if you ever need
to order parts. On this label is:
Your VIN,
The model designation,
Paint information, and
A list of all production options and
Be sure that this label is not removed
€rom the vehicle.
special
equipment.
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Service & Appearance Care
Add-on Electrical
Equijment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to
your Oldsmobile unless you check
with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage
wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical
equipment can keep other
components from working as they
should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to your Oldsmobile, see
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Oldsrnobile in the Index.
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1 Fuses & Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses, circuit breakers,
and fusible thermal links in the wiring
itself. This greatly reduces the chance of
damage caused by electrical problems.
Some fuses are located
in a fuse block
in the glove box as shown.above. To
locate the fuse block, lift out the storage
bin inside the glove box. See the
diagram later in this section. Another
set of fuses is located in the
component center, under the
instrument panel.
Additional fuses are located in the
underhood electrical centers
on the
right and left sides of the engine
compartment.
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Passenger Side Underhood Electrical Center
Fuse Ratin Circuitry
(AMP7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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60
60
20
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15 Instrument
Panel
Instrument Panel
Cooling Fan
Instrument Panel
ECM; Fuel Pump
Trunk Release
Not Used
Cruise Control; Air Conditioner (3.4L Only)
Engine Emission Controls
Transmission Torque Converter Clutch
Electronic Ignition System
ECM
Fuel Injectors
Relay
14
15
16
17
18
Circuitry
Air Conditioner Compressor
Fuel Pump
Not Used
Driver Side Engine Cooling
Fan Control
Passenger Side Engine
Cooling Fan Control
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