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(-18°C) or  above.  These  numbers on an 
oil  container  show its viscosity,  or 
thickness.  Do  not  use  other  viscosity 
oils, 
such  as SAE 1OW-40  or SAE 20W-50. 
If you cannot  find oils with the new 
“starburst”  symbol on the  front  of the 
container,  you should  look  for  and use 
oils containing  the following  three  things: 
SH or SG 
“SH” or “SG”  must be on  the  oil 
container, either  by  itself or  combined 
with other  quality designations, such 
as  “SH/CD,”  “SH,SG,CD,”“SG/CD,” 
etc.  These  letters show  American 
Petroleum  Institute  (API)  levels of 
quality. 
SAE 5W-30 
Energy  Conserving I1 
Oils with these  words on  the  container 
will  help  you  save  fuel. 
These  three  things  are  usually  included  in 
a doughnut  shaped  logo  (symbol)  on 
most  containers.  If  you cannot  find 
oils 
with the “starburst”  symbol,  you  should 
look for oils with the doughnut  shaped 
symbol,  containing  the three things 
noted  above. 
NOTICE: 
If you  use oils that  do not  have 
either  the “starburst”  symbol or an 
API 
SH or SG designation,  you can 
cause  engine  damage  not covered 
by  your  warranty. 
GM  Goodwrench*  oil  (in Canada, GM 
Engine  Oil) meets  all  the requirements 
for  your  vehicle. 
Engine  Oil  Additives 
Don’t add anything  to your  oil.  Your 
Oldsmobile  dealer  is  ready  to advise  if 
you  think something  should  be added. 
When to Change  Engine  Oil 
See  if any  one  of these  is true  for you: 
Most  trips are  less than 4 miles 
(6  km) 
. 
It’s  below  freezing  outside and most 
trips  are less  than  10  miles (16  ltm). 
The  engine  is  at low  speed  most of the 
time  (as in door-to-door  delivery,  or in 
stop-and-go traffic). 
You  tow a trailer often. 
Most  trips are through dusty  places. 
If  any one  of these  is true  for  your 
vehicle,  then you  need  to change  your 
oil and  filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 
km) or 3 months - whichever  comes 
-first. 
If  none  of them is  true, change  the oil 
every 
7,500 miles (12 500 lm)  or 12 
months -whichever  comes first. 
Change  the filter  at  the  first 
oil change 
and  at every  other  oil  change  after  that. 
Engine  Coolant  Heater  (Engine 
Block Heater) (omoN) 
An engine  coolant  heater can be  a big 
help  if  you  have to 
park outside  in very  

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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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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Passing ........................................... 132 
Winter  Driving 
............................... 140 
With  a  Trailer 
................................ 146 
Drunken  Driving 
.............................. 126 
Electric  Outside Mirror Control 
..... 82 
Electrical  Center, Underhood 
.......... 220 
Electrical  Equipment. 
Adding 
............................. 60. 111. 220 
Electronic  Climate Control 
.............. 107 
Emergencies  on  the Road 
................. 149 
Emergency  Starting 
.......................... 150 
Emergency  Towing .......................... 154 
Engine  Block  Heater 
.......................... 61 
Engine  Coolant 
................................ 190 
Checking  &Adding 
.............. 160,  161 
Heater 
...................................... 61,  186 
Low Coolant Warning  Light ........... 94 
Proper Mixture  to Use 
.................. 161 
Safety  Warnings  About 
.................. 159,  160, 181, 190 
Temperature  Gage 
........................... 93 
Engine  Exhaust 
.................................. 69 
Engine  Identification 
....................... 219 
Engine  Oil 
........................................ 184 
Additives 
........................................ 186 
1 Capacity ......................................... 227 
Through Deep Standing Water 
....... 60 
Emergencies.  Braking  in 
.................. 130 
Emergencies.  Steering in 
................. 131 
Checking & Adding ....................... 184 
Disposing  of Used  Oil 
................... 187 
Energy  Conserving 
........................ 186 
Filter 
.............................................. 186 
Pressure  Gage .................................. 95 
Starburst 
........................................ 185 
Warning  Light 
.................................. 94 
When  to Change 
............................ 186 
Engine  Overheating ......................... 158 
Engine  Specifications 
....................... 232 
Engine  Starting 
.................................. 59 
Ethanol  in Gasoline 
......................... 177 
Exhaust  Dangerous Gas  in 
............. 57.  69. 142 
Parking with  the Engine 
Running 
.................................. 68.  70 
Expectant Mothers.  Use 
of Safety 
Belts 
................................................. 27 
Expressway  Driving 
......................... 137 
Extender.  Safety  Belt 
......................... 46 
Exterior Appearance (see 
Appearance 
Fabric  Cleaning  (see Appearance Care) 
Fan Warnings ........................... 152. 181 
Filling  the Fuel Tank ........................ 179 
Filter  Air 
.................................................. 187 
Fuel 
................................................ 233 
Oil 
.......................................... 186. 233 
Care) 
Finish Care ....................................... 217 
Finish  Damage 
................................. 217 
Flash-to-Pass 
...................................... 79 
Flashers. Hazard  Warning 
............... 150 
Flat Tire ............................................ 165 
Flooded  Engine 
.................................. 60 
Fluid  Automatic Transaxle 
..................... 188 
Bralte .............................................. 194 
Capacities 
...................................... 227 
Power  Steering 
.............................. 192 
Windshield  Washer 
....................... 193 
Fluids 
& Lubricants ................. 229. 248 
Fog  Lights 
.................................. 80. 204 
Fold-Down  Storage Compartment 
.... 83 
Foreign  Material ................................ 217 
Freeway  Driving 
............................... 137 
French  Language  Manual 
.................... 2 
Fuel ................................................... 177 
Alcohol  in Fuel 
.............................. 177 
Capacity 
................................. 179. 272 
Exhaust  Warnings 
................... 57. 142 
Filling  Your  Tank 
.......................... 179 
Fuels  with Alcohol 
........................ 177 
Gage 
................................................. 93 
In  Foreign  Countries 
..................... 178 
Low  Fuel  Warning  Light 
................. 98 
Requirements 
................................ 177 
Fuses 
& Circuit  Breakers ................ 220 
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