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Your Driving and the Road 
The exit sp leed is  usu.alll J posted. 
Reduce  your  speed according  to your 
speedometer, not  to your  sense 
of 
motion.  After  driving  for  any  distance at 
higher  speeds,  you  may  tend to think 
you  are going  slower  than you actually 
are. 
4 Before  Leaving  on  a  Long 
Trip 
Make  sure you’re  ready. Try to be  well 
rested. 
If you must  start when  you’re 
not 
fr&- such  as  after  a  day’s  work 
- don’t plan to make too many  miles 
that  first  part of the  journey.  Wear 
comfortable  clothing  and shoes 
you can 
easily  drive  in. 
Is your  vehicle  ready  for a long trip? If 
you  keep  it serviced  and maintained,  it’s 
ready 
to go.  If it needs  service,  have  it 
done  before  starting  out. Of course, 
you’ll  find experienced  and able  service 
experts in  Oldsmobile  dealerships  all 
across North  America.  They’ll  be  ready 
and  willing  to help 
if you need  it. 
Here  are some  things  you can check 
before  a  trip: 
a 
Windshield  Washer Fluid: Is the 
reservoir  full?  Are  all  windows  clean 
inside  and outside? 
Wiper  Blades: Are they in good 
Fuel,  Engine Oil, Other  Fluids: Have 
Lights: Are  they  all  working?  Are  the 
shape? 
you checked  all  levels? 
lenses  clean? 
Tires: They are vitally  impartant  to a 
safe,  trouble-free  trip. 
Is the tread 
good  enough  far long-distance 
driving?  Are  the  tires all inflated 
to 
the  recommended  pressure? 
weather outlook  along  your route? 
Should  you  delay  your  trip a short 
time  to avoid 
a major  storm system? 
Maps: Do you have up-to-date  maps? 
Weather  Forecasts: What’s the 
I Highway Hypnosis 
Is there actually  such a condition as 
“highway  hypnosis”?  Or is it just plain 
falling  asleep  at the  wheel?  Call  it 
highway  hypnosis,  lack of~awareness,  or 
whatever.  
     
        
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' Your Driving  and the Road 
and transaxle, and  you can climb  the 
hill better. 
Stay in your own lane when  driving 
on  two-lane  roads in hills  or 
mountains.  Don't swing  wide  or  cut 
across  the center 
of the road.  Drive  at 
speeds  that let  you  stay in your 
own 
lane. 
As you go over  the  top of a  hill,  be 
alert. There  could be something in 
your  lane,  like  a  stalled  car or an 
accident. 
You may  see highway signs on 
mountains  that  warn of special 
problems.  Examples  are long  grades, 
passing 
or no-passing  zones, a  falling 
rocks area,  or  winding roads. Be alert 
to  these  and take appropriate action. 
I Winter  Driving 
Here are  some tips for winter  driving: 
Have  your  Oldsmobile  in good  shape 
for  winter.  Be sure  your  engine 
coolant  mix-  is  correct. 
You may want  to  put  winter 
emergency  supplies in your trunk. 
Include  an ice  scraper,  a  small brush or 
broom,  a  supply 
of windshield  washer 
fluid,  a  rag,  some  winter outer clothing, 
a  small  shovel,  a  flashlight,  a  red cloth, 
and  a  couple 
of reflective  warning 
triangles.  And, 
if you  will be  driving 
under  severe  conditions,  include  a 
small 
bag  of sand, a  piece  of old  carpet or  a 
couple 
of burlap  bags to help  provide 
traction.  Be sure 
you properly  secure 
these items  in your  vehicle.  
     
        
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Service & Appearanctr Care 
3700 V6 Engine (CODE M). 
When you open the hood,  you’ll  see: 
1. Power  Steering  Fluid  Reservoir 
2. Engine  Oil  Fill  Cap 
3. Automatic Transaxle  Fluid  Dipstick 
4. Brake  Fluid  Reservoir 
5. Windshield  Washer  Fluid  Reservoir 
6. Battery 
7. Air  Cleaner 
8. Engine Oil Dipstick 
9. Radiator Pressure Cap 
IO. Engine  Coolant  Reservoir  
     
        
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Twin Dual  Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6 
Engine (CODE x) 
When  you open the hood,  you’ll see: 
1. Power  Steering  Fluid  Reservoir 
2. Automatic Transaxle  Fluid  Dipstick 
3. Brake  Fluid  Reservoir 
4. Windshield  Washer  Fluid  Reservoir 
5. Battery 
6. Air Cleaner 
7. Engine  Oil  Fill  Cap 
8. Engine  Oil  Dipstick 
9. Radiator Pressure Cap 
IO. Engine Coolant  Reservoir 
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Recommended  Fluids  and  Lubricants 
in  the Index. 
NOTICE: 
When adding  power steering  fluid 
or  making  a complete  fluid change, 
always  use  the  proper fluid. Failure 
to  use  the proper  fluid can cause 
leaks  and damage  hoses  and seals. 
Windshield  Washer  Fluid 
To Add 
Open  the  cap labeled WASHER 
FLUID ONLY. Add  washer  fluid until 
the  bottle  is  full. 
NOTICE: 
When  using  concentrated  washer 
fluid,  follow  the manufacturer’s 
instructions  for adding  water. 
Don’t mix water  with ready-to- 
use washer fluid.  Water can cause 
the  solution 
to freeze  and damage 
your  washer  fluid tank  and  other 
parts  of the  washer  system.  Also, 
water  doesn’t  clean as well  as 
washer  fluid. 
. Fill  your  washer fluid tank only % 
full when it’s  very  cold.  This 
allows  for  expansion,  which  could 
damage  the  tank  if it  is 
completely  full. 
Don’t  use radiator  antifreeze  in 
your  windshield  washer.  It can 
damage  your  washer system and 
paint. 
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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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Maintenance  Schedule 
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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.) 
I 
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 
I 
Clean cassette deck.  Cleaning should be done  every 15 hours of tape play,  See Audio  Systems in 
the 
Index for further details.  
     
        
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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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