1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manuals

Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center
do these jobs. Make sure any necessary
Bepairs are completed at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Restraint Systems
Steering, Suspension
and FrontWheel-
Drive Axle Boot and
Seal Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
Brake System Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and
reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage.
If you see anything
that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear, or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See
Engine Exhaust in the Index.
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Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
-Replace parts as needed.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other bralte
parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking bralte adj\
ustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
NOTE:-A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced.
Also,
if the bralte system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong with the
brake system. See
Brake System Warning Light in the Index. If your vehicle is equipped with anti-
lock brakes and the anti-lock bralte system warning
light stays on, comes on or flashes, something
may be wrong with the anti-lock brake system. See
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index.
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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.

USAGE
Chassis Lubrication
Windshield Washer Solvent
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl Anchor
Hood and Door
Hinges, Fuel Door
Hinge
Weatherstrips
FLUID/LUBRlCANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or eql.-- ~ ~ ~, or lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
GM OptildeenB Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade
2, Category LB (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109)
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579
or equivalent).
See
Replacement Parts in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date,
odometer reading and who performed the service in the
columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance
Performed column, insert the numbers from.the Schedule
I
or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the
maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a
convenient place to store them.
DATE ODOMETER READ/NG SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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~ Here
you will find out how to contact
Dldsmobile if you need assistance.
rhis part also tells you
how to obtain
service publications and
how to
report any safety defects.
Part 8
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...... . . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. , .. . . . . .... . .. . . . . ... , . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . . .. , . .. .. . . .. .. .252
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired
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BBB Auto Line Program ........................................................................\
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Reporting Safety Defects
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Oldsmobile Roadside. Assistance Program..
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Service Publications
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Customer Assistance, Information.
Customer Satit$action
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Customer Assistance Infomation
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Oldsmobile. If this mediation is
unsuccessful, an informal hearing will
be scheduled where eligible customers
may present their case to an impartial
third-party arbitrator.
The arbitrator will make a decision
which you may accept or reject. If you
accept the decision, GM
will be bound
by that decision. The entire dispute
resolution procedure should ordinarily
take about
forty days from the time you
file a claim until a decision is made.
Some state laws may require you to use
this program before filing a claim with a
state-run arbitration program or in the
courts. For further information, contact
the BBB or the Oldsmobile Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-442-6537.
"This program may not be available in all
states, depending
on state law. Canadian
owners refer to
your Warranty and Owner
Assistance information booklet. General
Motors reserves the right to change
eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue
its participation in this program.
I REPORTIA /G SAFETl
'DEFECTS
TO
THE UNITED STATES
GOVBNMENT
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), in addition to notifying
General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
it may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a
group
of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer,
or General Motors.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call
the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the
Washington, D.C. area)
01: write to:
NHTSA
U. S. Department of Transpartation
Washington, D.C. 20590
Yc IU can a1 so obtain other information
about motor vehicle safetv from
the
Hotline.
I REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS
TO THE
CANADL4N
GOI%RN..NT
If you live in Canada, and you believe
that your vehicle has a safety defect,
you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, inaddition to
notifying General Motors of Canada
Limited. You may write
to:
Transport Canada
Box 8880
Ottawa, Ontario I-ClG 3J2.
I REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS
TO GENEMIMOTORS
In addition to notlfylng NHTSA (or
Transport Canada) in a situation like this,
we certainly hope you'll notify
us. Please
call us at 1-800-442-6537, or write:
Oldsmobile Customer Assistance
Network
P.O. Box 30095
Lansing,
MI 48909