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224 
Capacities  and  Specifications 
Engine  Crankcase (All Models) ......................................... 4 quarts 
When  changing  filter, up to 112 quart (1/2 liter) more  oil  may be needed. 
Use 
your dipstick to measure. 
Automatic Transaxle .......................................................... 
When  draining or replacing  torque  converter,  more  fluid  may be needed. 
Pan  Removal  and Replacement .......................................... 4 quarts 
After  Complete  Overhaul 
.................................................. 7 quarts 
3-Speed: 
4-Speed: 
Pan Removal  and Replacement .......................................... 6 quarts 
After  Complete  Overhaul 
.................................................. 8 quarts 
Cooling  System 
3100 V6 Engine: 
3800 V6  Engine: 
With  Air Conditioning ........................................................ 12.50  quarts 
With Air Conditioning ........................................................ 11.50 quarts 
With  Rear Climate  Control 
................................................ 13 .OO quarts 
3.75 L 
3.80 L 
6.60 L 
5.70 L 
7.60 L 
12.00 L 
10.75 
L 
12.25 L 
NOTE: All  capacities  are approximate. When adding,  be sure  to fill to  the  appropriate  level, as recommended in  this manual. 
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Things  Under the Hood ................ 186 
Transaxle  Fluid 
.............................. 195 
Chemical  Paint Spotting 
.................. 217 
Child  Restraints 
.................................. 35 
How  to Install 
.................................. 35 
Where  to Put 
.................................... 36 
Children  and Safety  Belts 
............ 34. 39 
Child  Security  Lock 
............................ 55 
Circuit  BrealtedRelay  Panel ............ 222 
Circuit  Breakers 
& Fuses ................. 219 
City  Driving 
...................................... 145 
Cleaner,  Air 
.............................. 194, 226 
Cleaning  Aluminum  Wheels 
......................... 216 
Compact  Discs 
............................... 129 
Fabric 
..................................... 213, 214 
Finish  Care 
..................................... 216 
Foreign  Material 
............................ 2  16 
Glass 
.............................................. 215 
Inside  of Your  Oldsmobile 
............ 212 
Leather and  Vinyl 
.......................... 214 
Outside 
of the  Windshield  and Wiper 
Blades 
............................................. 215 
Outside 
of Your Oldsmobile ......... 215 
Safety  Belts 
.................................... 214 
Special  Problems 
........................... 213 
Stains.  Removing 
........................... 213 
Cigarette  Lighter 
................................ 89 
Cassette  Tape  Player 
...................... 128 
Top  of the  Instrument  Panel 
......... 214 Underbody 
Maintenance 
............... 217 
Vinyl  or Leather 
............................. 214 
Warnings 
........................................ 2 12 
Weatherstrips 
................................. 216 
Windshield 
..................................... 215 
Climate  Control  System 
............ 11 1. 113 
Clock.  Setting  the 
............................. 117 
Cluster.  Instrument  Panel .................. 98 
Comfort  Controls 
............................. 11 1 
Air Conditioner .............................. 11 1 
Heater ............................................ 111 
Rear ................................................ 113 
Ventilation ..................................... 1 16 
(see 
Audio Systems ) 
Compact  Disc  Player 
Compact  Overhead  Console 
.............. 95 
Compact  Spare Tire 
......................... 178 
Compass  Display 
................................ 81 
Console,  Overhead ............................. 79 
Control 
of a  Vehicle ......................... 134 
Convenience  Net 
................................ 91 
Convex  Outside  Mirror 
...................... 87 
Coolant ............................................. 197 
Checking 
& Adding ....................... 198 
Proper  Mixture  to Use 
............ 168, 197 
Safety  Warnings  About 
.................. 167, 168, 169, 198 
Temperature  Gage 
......................... 103 
Cruise  Control 
.................................... 72 
Cup  Holder/Ashtray,  Front 
............... 89 Curves.  Driving 
on 
........................... 138 
Customer  Assistance  Information 
... 249 
Dead  Battery:  What  to 
Do ............. 158 
Defensive  Driving 
............................ 132 
Defogger.  Rear  Window 
................... 115 
Defogging  and Defrosting 
................ 115 
Delco  LOC  II@ 
................................. 126 
Dome  Lights 
....................................... 84 
Door  Locks 
............................. 45.  46. 52 
Door.  Power  Sliding ................... 52.  107 
Door.  Sliding 
...................................... 51 
Driver  Position 
................................... 22 
Driving  At  Night 
......................................... 142 
City 
................................................. 145 
Controlling  a Skid 
......................... 141 
Defensively 
.................................... 132 
Drunlten 
......................................... 132 
Freeway 
.......................................... 145 
Hill  and  Mountain 
......................... 147 
In a Foreign  Country ..................... 184 
In  Rain 
........................................... 143 
Long  Distance 
................................ 146 
Loss 
of Control .............................. 141 
On  Curves 
...................................... 138 
Passing ........................................... 140 
Through  Deep  Standing Water 
....... 60 
Winter  Driving 
............................... 148 
With  a Trailer 
................................. 151 
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Remote Control ................................ 48 .. Sliding Door ..................................... 52 
Long  Distance  Driving 
..................... 146 
Low  Battery 
...................................... 158 
Low  Fuel  Warning ............................ 101 
Low  Oil  Pressure  Warning 
............... 102 
Low  Traction  Light 
........................... 105 
Lubricants and  Fluids ...................... 227 
Luggage  Carrier 
.................................. 92 
Maintenance  Record 
..................... 246 
Maintenance Schedule 
..................... 234 
Malfunction  Indicator Lamp 
........... 106 
Manual  Front  Seat 
............................. 12 
Manual Lap-Shoulder  Safety  Belt 
..... 23 
Methanol in Gasoline 
....................... 183 
Mileage  Indicator 
Mirrors  (see 
Odometer G. Speedometer) 
Inside 
Manual  Day/Night ............... 86 
Outside  Convex 
............................... 87 
Power  Remote  Control 
.................... 87 
Mountain  Driving 
............................ 147 
New  Vehicle  “Break-In” 
Night  Driving 
................................... 142 
Night  Vision 
..................................... 142 
Visor  Vanity 
..................................... 88 
Requirements ........................... 57. 
152  Octane 
Requirements 
(see 
Fuel  Requirements) 
Odometer & Speedometer ................. 99 
Oil.  Engine 
........................................ 190 
Pressure  Gage 
................................ 102 
Pressure Indicator 
......................... 101 
Quality 
........................................... 19 1 
Thickness ....................................... 192 
Used  Oil 
......................................... 194 
When  to Change 
............................ 193 
Oil  Warning 
...................................... 101 
Outside  Rearview  Mirrors ................. 87 
Overhead  Console 
........................ 79. 95 
Overheated  Engine 
........................... 165 
Warnings ................ 166. 187. 198. 199 
Owner  Checks 
& Services ............... 240 
Rrk.  Shifting  Into 
............................. 66 
Parking  Over  Things  That Burn 
................... 67 
Parking  Brake 
..................................... 65 
Passenger  Belts  (see 
Safety  Belts) 
Passing .............................................. 140 
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 
.. 243 
Polishing  and Waxing 
With 
the Engine  Running 
........... 67. 68 
Payload 
............................................. 206 
(see 
Appearance  Care ) 
Power (Anti-Lock)  Brakes ............... 135 Power 
Door Locks 
............................. 46 
Power  Mirrors 
.................................... 87 
Power  Outlet.  Accessory 
.................... 84 
Power  Seat Controls 
.......................... 13 
Power  Sliding  Door .................... 52. 107 
Power  Steering 
................................. 138 
Power Steering  Fluid ....... 199.225.  227 
Power  Windows 
......................... 70.  223 
During 
.............................................. 30 
Problems  on the  Road 
...................... 157 
Publications 
...................................... 254 
Pregnancy. 
Use 
of Safety  Belts 
Radiator  Overheating 
(see 
Overheated Engine ) 
Radiator  Pressure Cap ..................... 199 
Radio  (see 
Audio  Systems) 
Reading  Lights .................................... 80 
Rear  Climate  Control 
....................... 113 
Rear Interior  Lights ............................ 84 
Rear  Seats 
........................................... 15 
Removing ......................................... 16 
Replacing 
......................................... 18 
Third  Row Entry .............................. 15 
Rear  Window  Defogger .................... 115 
Rear  Window  Wiper  and Washer 
...... 79 
Rearview  Mirror 
................................. 86 
Reclining  Seatbaclts 
........................... 13 
.. Ad~ustmg .......................................... 17 
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