1995 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manuals

Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, wexner
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your Oldsmobile garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar
to
the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong
soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes
on them because you could
damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax
may be applied.
NOTICE:
If you have aluminum wheels, don’t use an
automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon
carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take
the protective coating
off your aluminum wheels.
Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe
off any overspray or splash from painted surfxes.
Petroleum-based products may danlage the paint finish.
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Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to
the parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your retailer or other service
outlets. Larger areas of
finish damage can be corrected
in your retailer’s body
and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect
on the underbody. If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on
the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your retailer or an underbody vehicle washing system
can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage
can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into
the paint surface.
Although no defect
in the paint job causes this,
Oldsmobile will repair, at no charge
to the owner, the
surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km)
of purchase, whichever comes first.
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Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
You can get these from your GM Parts Department.
Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Grease
I * Not recommended for pigskin suede leather. I
See your General Motors Parts Departments for these products.
See your Maintenance Schedule for other products.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
b!l SAMPLE4UXSM072675
ENGINE / 1&5 IfSElBLY
CODE MODEL YEAR
This is the legal identifier for your Oldsmobile. It
appears on a plate in the front corner
of the instrument
panel, on the driver’s side.
You can see it if you look
through
the windshield from outside your vehicle. The
VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and
Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and
registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your engine,
specifications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on the bottom of your spare tire
cover. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
On this label is:
your VIN,
0 the model designation,
paint information, and
0 a list of all production options and special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
1 NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile
unless you check with your retailer
fmt. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and
the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working
as they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical
to your Oldsmobile, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile” in the Index.
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Fuses & Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces
the chance of damage
caused by electrical problems.
The main fuse panel is located to the left
of the steering
wheel under the instrument panel. To open, push
forward on the tab and pull down.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size.
When finished, replace the cover and pinch the release
levers again to unlock the panel. Press
it back up into
place.
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F/P IN.1 e,
iNST LPS GAUGES
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H3LP CIRCUIT BREAKER
~ CIRCUIT PWR WDO
BREAKER
PWA ACC
BREAKEI? - CIRCUIT
Fuse Usage
PRNDL
F/P INJ
STOP HAZ
AIR BAG
INST. LPS Circuitry
Electronic PRNDL display (automatic transaxle)
Fuel
Pump, Fuel Injectors
Hazard/Stop Lamps
Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Cigar Lighter
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
Interior Lamps Dimming
Fuse
GAUGES
HORN
ALARM
HTR-A/C
RDO
TURN DR
LK
TAIL LPS
WDO
WIPER
ERLS DR UNLK
FTP
ACC
AIR BAG PCM CRUISE
HDLP Circuitry
Rear Window Defogger,
Gauges, Warning
Lights
Horn, Fog Lamps
Chime, Interior Lamps, Automatic Door
Locks, Remote Lock Control
Heater, Air Conditioning, Anti-Lock Brakes
(ABS), Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
(Canada)
Radio
Turn Signals
Automatic Door Locks
Fog Lamps, Tail Lamps, Marker Lamps,
License Lamp
Power Windows, Sunroof (Circuit Breaker)
Windshield Wipersmashers
Engine Controls, Back-up Lamps
Automatic Door Unlock (Remove
to Disable)
Flash-to-Pass
(U.S.)
Rear Window Antenna, Power Seats, Rear
Window Defogger, Power Sunroof (Circuit
Breaker)
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
Powertrain Control Module, Ignition System
Cruise Control
Headlamps (Circuit Breaker)
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Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the fuse block. An electrical overload will cause the
lights to go on and off or,
in some cases, to remain off. If
this happens, have your headlamp system checked right
away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and
a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load
is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed.
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Capacities & Specifications
Engine Crankcase (All Models) ................................ .4.5 quarts
Pan Removal and Replacement
................................ .4.0 quarts
After Complete Overhaul
..................................... 7.0 quarts
Automatic Transaxle, 3-Speed
When draining or replacing torque con.wrteu; Inore jluid may be merlecl.
Automatic Transaxle, 4-Speed
Pan Removal and Replacement ................................. 6.0 quarts
After Complete Overhaul
.................................... .8.0 quarts
When draining or replacing torque convertel; more JZuid ma): he needed.
ManuaI Transaxle, 5-Speed
Cooling System
Complete Drain and Refill .................................... 2.0 quarts
2.3L Quad 4 ................................................ 10.4 quarts 9.8 L
3.1L V6 ................................................... 13.1 quarts 12.4 L
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the SLIMZ~. If the air conditioning syrtetn in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is ~lsed. If you ’re not sure, ask yo~u Olchnohile retailet: For
additional information, see your “Wnrranty and Owner Assistance Information ’’ hooklet.
Refrigerant (R-l34a), Air Conditioning ...................... See refrigerant charge label underhood. 4.3
L
3.8 L
6.6 L
5.7 L
7.6 L
1.9 L
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