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Be careful  not  to spill  gasoline.  Clean 
gasoline 
from painted surfaces  as soon 
as possible.  See Cleaning the Outside 
of Your Oldsmobile in the Index. 
When  you  put  the cap back  on, turn  it 
to  the  right  until 
you hear  at least .three 
cliclcs . 
If you need a new  cap, be sure  to 
get  the  right  type.  Your  dealer  can 
get one for you. If you  get  the 
wrong type,  it may 
not fit or  have 
proper venting, and  your fuel tank 
and  emissions  system  might  be 
damaged. 
Checking Things Under  the 
Hood 
The  following  sections tell  you  how  to 
check 
fluids, lubricants and important 
parts  underhood. 
Hood Release 
To open  the hood,  first  pull  the handle 
inside  the  vehicle.  Then 
go 
to the  front of the vehicle  and 
release 
 the^ secondary hood release. 
Lift the hood. 
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Tire Chains 
NOTICE: 
If your  Oldsmobile  has P215/60R16, 
P225/60R16  or  P245/50ZR16  size 
tires,  don’t use tire chains;  they can 
damage  your  vehicle. 
If you  have 
other tires,  use tire  chains  only 
where  legal and only  when  you 
must.  Use  only  SAE  Class 
“S” type 
chains  that are the  proper size  for 
your  tires. Install them  on  the  front 
tires and tighten them  as tightly  as 
possible  with the ends  securely 
fastened.  Drive  slowly  and follow 
the  chain manufacturer’s 
instructions.  If you  can hear  the 
chains contacting  your  vehicle, stop 
and  retighten them.  If the  contact 
continues,  slow down until  it stops. 
Driving  too fast with chains  on will 
damage  your  vehicle. 
I Appearance  Care 
Remember,  cleaning  products can be 
hazardous.  Some are toxic.  Others can 
burst  into  flame if you  strike  a match or 
get  them  on a hot  part  of the  vehicle.  Some 
are dangerous  if you  breathe their 
fumes in  a  closed  space.  When  you  use 
anything from  a container  to clean  your 
Oldsmobile,  be  sure to follow  the 
manufacturer’s warnings and 
instructions.  And  always open your 
doors or  windows  when you’re  cleaning 
the  inside. 
Never use these  to clean  your  vehicle: 
Gasoline 
Benzene 
Naphtha 
Carbon Tetrachloride 
Acetone 
Paint Thinner 
Turpentine 
Lacquer  Thinner 
. Nail  Polish  Remover 
They  can all  be  hazardous 
- some 
more  than others 
- and they  can a 
damage  your  vehicle, too. 
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NOTICE: 
Don’t use any  of these  unless  this 
manual  says  you  can. In many uses, 
these  will  damage  your  vehicle: 
Laundry Soap 
Bleach 
Reducing  Agents 
I Cleaning  the  Inside of lbur 
Oldsmobile 
Use a vacuum cleaner  often to get  rid  of 
dust and  loose dirt. Wipe  vinyl  or 
leather with  a  clean, damp cloth. 
Your  Oldsmobile  dealer  has two 
GM 
cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter  and a 
foam-type  powdered  cleaner.  They.  will  clean  normal spots and stains  very  well. 
Do not use them on  vinyl  or leather. 
Here  are some  cleaning  tips: 
Always  read  the instructions  on  the 
Clean up stains as soon  as you  can - 
Use a clean  cloth  or  sponge, and 
cleaner 
label. 
before  they  set.  
     
        
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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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