1995 Oldsmobile Achieva suspension

NOTICE:
Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage
a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle
to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment.
To
help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and
raise vehicle until adequate clearance
is obtained
between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment.
Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to
suspension components when using
car carrier
equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the
T-hook slots.
2. Attach a separate safety chain around the
outboard end
of each
lower control arm.
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Rear Towing
TOW LIMITS - 35 MPH (56 KPH), 50 MILES
(80 KM)
Before hooiung up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the
information on “Towing
Your Vehicle” earlier in this
section.
Also be sure to use the proper hook-up for your
particular vehicle.
1. Attach T-hook chains on
both sides, in the slotted
holes in the bottom of
the fiame rail,
just ahead
of the rear wheels.
I NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear
bumper valance
will be damaged. Use wheel-lift
or car carrier equipment (additional ramping
may be required for car carrier equipment).
Use safety chains and wheel straps.
NOTE: The ignition must be in the OFF position to
keep automatic door locks from locking during
tow.
NOTICE:
Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle
to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To
help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and
raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained
between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment.
Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to
suspension components when using car carrier
equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the
T-hook slots.
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I Maintenance Schedule I I
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotati.on” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Maintenance Schedule I I
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 rnanths, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
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DATE ACTUAL
MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Maintenance Schedule I I
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage
(or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months? whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months. whichever occurs first).
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
El Cha.nge engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Con fro/ Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE

Maintenance Schedule I
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Sewice.
0 Replace spark plugs (except 2.3L Code D
engine). An Emission Control Sewice.
17 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
0 Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.3L Code
D engine). An Emission Control Sewice.
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect
fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.?
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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1 Maintenance Schedule I I
33,000 Miles (55 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Em.ission Control Service.
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ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
36,000 Miles (60 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: