
he Heritage of 
lldsmobile 
Engineering  with  a  purpose.  It’s at 
ne  heart 
of every  Oldsmobile. Your new 
Ildsmobile  continues  a  97-year  tradition 
f engineering  excellence. 
That  tradition  was  born  in  Lansing, 
Iichigan,  on  August 
2 I, 1897, when 
:ansom 
E. Olds  began  building  a 
.orseless  carriage  “in  as nearly  a  perfect 
lanner  as possible.”  Soon,  Oldsmobiles 
olled  off  the nation’s  first  assembly  line. 
Innovation  and  refinement  have 
lways  set Oldsmobiles  apart. In 1939, 
Ildsmobile  introduced  the celebrated 
[ydra-Matic  transmission,  a  four-speed 
Irerunner 
of today’s  advanced  systems. 
I 1948, the  high-spirited  Rocket V8 
ngine  set standards  for  performance. 
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Fluids & Lubricants 
ITEM 
Antifreeze Coolant ............................... 
(Ethylene Glycol Base) ...................... 
Chassis  Lubricant ................................ 
(Grease  Gun  Insert) 
Delco Supreme 
ll@ Brake Fluid ......... 
Automatic  Transmission  Fluid ............ 
DEXRONO-I11 ................................... 
DEXRONO-IIE ................................... 
Engine Oil ............................................. 
GM Engine  Oil Supplement ................ 
Lubriplate  (White  Grease) ................... 
Engine Oil ............................................. 
Windshield Washer Solvent ................. 
Power Steering Fluid ........................... 
(E.O.S.) 
(Normal) 
(Cold Climate) 
Power 
Steering  Fluid 
........................... 
APPLICATION  GM PART  NUMBER 
Year-round antifreeze for ......................... 1052753 
General  chassis  lube,  etc. 
........................ 12346003  or 
coolant  mixtures 
1052497 
Brake System 
........................................... 1052535 
Automatic  Transaxle 
................................................................... 12346143  32 oz. (1.0  L) 
................................................................... 12345881  32 oz. (1 .O L) 
Engine  lubrication ................................... See Engine Oil in this  section. 
See your dealer for advice 
....................... 1052367  16 oz. (0.5 L) 
Sliding  door  tracks 
.................................. 1052349  (aerosol)  12 oz. (340.2 g) 
Hood,  liftgate  and  door  hinges 
................ 
Windshield  washer fluid .......................... 
Power Steering  System ........................... 1050017 
1052884 
Power  Steering  System 
........................... 12345867 
SIZE 
1 gal. (3.8 L) 
14 oz. (397 g) 
16 
02. (0.5 L) 
32  oz.  (1.0 
L) 
16  oz. (0.5 L) 
32 oz. (1 .O L) 
(System must  'be drained  and  refilled.) ................................................................. 12345866 
Silicone  Grease  Weatherstrips  12345579 
Lubricant  1052277 
.................................... ........................................... 
......... Spray-A-Squeak Silicone .................... General purpose  silicone lubricant  1052276 (aerosol)  16 
oz. (0.5 L) 
1 oz. (28 g) 
4.5 
oz. (127  g) 
12 
oz. (0.35 L) 
22 7 
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Section D: Recommended  Fluids  and  Lubricants 
NOTE: Fluids and  lubricants  identified below by name,  part number or  specification  may  be obtained  from  your  GM 
dealer. 
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT 
Engine Oil  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 OiZ in the Index. 
Engine Coolant 
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. 
Hydraulic Brake  Svstem 
I Delco  Supreme 1 lo 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. Guides 
Power Steering 
System I 
I GM  Hydraulic Power Steering  Fluid (GM  Part  No.  1052884 or equivalent) 
Automatic  Transaxle  DEXRONo-I11  or DEXRONo-IIE  Automatic Transmission Fluid. 
ICey oil or silicone lubricant  (GM  Part No.  1052276  or  1052277). 
Lubricate with  Multi-Purpose Lubricant  (GM Part  No. 
12345120),  synthetic SAE  5W-30 engine 
Automatic  Transaxle 
Shift Linkage 
Engine oil. 
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Starting Your  Vehicle if the Battery  is 
Steering  “Dead” (see 
Jump Starting) 
In  Emergencies .............................. 139 
Off-Road  Recovery ........................ 140 
Power 
............................................. 138 
Tips ................................................ 138 
Steering  Wheel.  Tilt ............................ 69 
Steering  Wheel Touch Controls 
...... 127 
Stereo Sound  Systems 
(see 
Audio  Systems ) 
Storing  Your  Vehicle ........................ 203 
Compact  Overhead  Console 
........... 95 
Compartment 
................................... 83 
Cup  Holder ...................................... 89 
Locking  Bin ..................................... 90 
Luggage  Carrier 
............................... 92 
Overhead  Console 
........................... 79 
Rear  Compartment 
.......................... 91 
Sunglasses 
........................................ 83 
Stuck.  If  You Are ........................... 179 
Sunroof 
............................................... 95 
Sun  Visors 
.......................................... 87 
Supplemental Restraint 
System 
(SRS) ................................... 26 
Storage 
Convenience  Net 
............................. 91 
Garage Door Opener 
....................... 80 
Glove  Boxes 
..................................... 88 
T achometer ....................................... 99 
Taillights 
........................................... 204 
Tape  Player  (see 
Audio Systems) 
Technical  Facts & Specifications 
Bulbs 
...................................... 228. 229 
Capacities 
& Specifications .......... 224 
Circuit  Brealters/Relays 
................. 222 
Add-on 
......................... 60.  117. 219 
Engine 
............................................ 226 
Fluids 
& Lubricants ...................... 227 
Fuses 
.............................. 219.  220.  221 
Replacement  Parts 
......................... 226 
Service  Parts Identification 
Label 
............................................ 218 
Vehicle  Identification Number 
(VIN) 
........................................... 218 
Temperature  Display 
.......................... 81 
Temperature Warning ...................... 103 
Theft 
.................................................... 50 
Thermostat ....................................... 199 
Tilt  Steering  Wheel 
............................. 69 
Time.  Setting  the 
.............................. 117 
Tire  Loading 
..................................... 206 
Tires 
.................................................. 207 
“Blow  Out” 
.................................... 172 
Buying  New 
................................... 209 
Chains 
.................................... 178. 212 
Electrical 
Equipment. 
Flat.  Changing 
............................... 172  Inflation 
................... 85. 172. 178. 
208 
Loading 
.......................................... 206 
Pressure 
......................................... 208 
Quality Grading 
............................. 210 
Spare.  Compact 
............................. 178 
Wear  Indicators 
............................. 209 
Wheel  Alignment 
& Tire 
Balance 
........................................ 211 
Wheel  Replacement 
....................... 211 
Torque  Lock 
....................................... 67 
Towing  a  Trailer 
............................... 151 
Inspection & Rotation ................... 208 
Wheel  Nut Torque 
................. 177, 225 
Top  Strap 
............................................ 36 
Towing  Your  Vehicle 
....................... 162 
Traction Control  System 
................... 137 
Traction Control  System 
Warning  Light 
................................ 105 
Trailer  Towing 
.................................. 151 
Brakes ............................................ 154 
Maintenance .................................. 156 
Parking  on 
Hills .............................. 156 
Safety  Chains 
................................. 154 
(see 
Automatic  Transaxle) 
(see Automatic  Transaxle) 
Transaxle, Automatic 
Transmission, Automatic 
Trip  Odometer 
.................................... 99 
Turn  Signal  Indicator ......................... 71 
Turn  Signal/Multifunction  Lever 
...... 70 269 
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