1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme engine coolant

With the 3.4L LQ1 (Code X) engine, when you open the hood, you’ll see:
1. Radiator Pressure Cap
2. Engine Coolant Reservoir
3. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
4. Electric Engine Fans
5. Engine Oil Dipstick
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap
7. Coolant Bleed Valves
8. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
9. Brake Fluid Reservoir
10. Air Cleaner
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
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NOTICE:
~f you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
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To Check Coolant
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
the
COLD mark or a little higher. When your engine is
warm, the level should be up to the HOT mark or a little
higher.
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/ LOW
il
If this 1ight.comes on, it
means you’re low on engine
coolant.
To Add Coolant
Ifjyou need more coolant, add the proper mix at the
coolant recovery tank.
If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add
coolant to the radiator. (See “Ennine Overheating” in the
Index.) Add coolant
mix at
the recovery tqk, but be ,careful not
to spill it.
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Maintenance Schedule I
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or, every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
c.able guides, underbody contact points and
linkage
(or every-6 months, whichever
occurs first).
Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. ,
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission
Control Service.
.I
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission
Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
Control
Service.
Control Service.
T
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.
El 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 Service.
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I DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
1 I I I

U. 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.
Control Service.
17 Replace spark plugs. An Emission
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission
Control Service.
c] Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
. I Maintenance Schedule I’ I
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 Sewice.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
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DATE. ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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Maintenance Schedule I1
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
L_1 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubric'ate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage (or every
12 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 Service.
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission
Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission
" Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission
Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Riplace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Maintenance . .. .. Schedule’II’ . .,I, ‘‘1
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage (or every 12.months, whichever-:
occurs first).
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An ,Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission ’
Control Service.
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
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
I
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control 1/
Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission
Control Service.
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Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission
Control ~e‘rvice.
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.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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~ Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Listed below are owner checks and services which
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
should
be performed at the intervals specified to help windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
necessary.
See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
performance of your vehicle. for further details.
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 Part
D.
’ At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
1 necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix
if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for
further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the
pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information
label.
See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Gleaning should,be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
Power Antenna
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio*Syst$ms” in the
Index for further details.