
3 Once you are m,oving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper
lane well in advance.
If you-miss your exit do not, under
any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the
next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually. posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going
slower’than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long- Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must
start when you’re not fresh -- such as after a day’s
work
.-- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready
for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go.
If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
Oldsmobile retailers all across North America. They’ll
be ready and willing to help
if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other FZuids: Have you checked
all levels?
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Lights: Are .they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread gaod enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time‘to avoid a major
storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
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1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
This section covers the $ naintenml ce required for yoiir
Oldsmobile. Your vehicle,needs these services to retain its
safety, dependability .and emission control performar ,
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the
removal of important components can significantly
affect the quality 'of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the
level of emissions from your vehicle.
TO help protect our
environment, and to help keep your vehicle ingood
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
Have you purchased the GM Protection -Plan? The Plan
supplements
your new vehicle warranties. See your
Oldsmobile retailer for details.
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The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(144 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty
or limit recall liability prior to the
completion of vehicle useful life. We, however, urge that
all recommended miintenance services be performed at
the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
7,500 Miles (12 500 kt)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs‘ first).
An Emission \Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first).
O’Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pgttem and additional information.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM retailer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Coolant
Supplement
FLUIDLUBRICANT ’ .
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst” sym-
bol of the proper viscosity.
To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality ethyl-
ene glycol base antifreeze (GM
Part No. 1052753 or equivalent)
conforming to GM Specification
I825M or approved recycled cool-
ant conforming
‘to GM Specifica-
tion 1825M.
GM
PartNo. 3634621 or equiva-
lent.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake Guides
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Power Steering System
Automatic
Transaxle Key Lock
Cylinders
Automatic
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
(GM PartNo. 1052535 or equiva-
lent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM-Part
N.o. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GM Hydraulic Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part
No. 1052884 or
equivalent).
DEXRON’-III Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose.
,
Lubricant (GM Part No.
1,2345 120) or synthetic SAE
5W-30 engine oil.
Engine oil.
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USAGE
Chassis
Lubrication
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly a. Pivots. and Spring
Anchor
b. Release Pawl
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equiva-
lent.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB’
or GC-LB.
I USAGE I FLUIDLUBRICANT
Hood and Door Engine oil
or Lubriplate Lubricant
Hinges
I (GM Part No. 1050109).
Fuel Door Hinge Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
~ (GM Part No. 1050109). ~~~
I Conditioning ~ I Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). I
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Low Oil Level Light ............................. 2-54 Mode Knob .................................... 3-2
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-41 MTBE (In Fuel) ................................. 6-3
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-38
Lubrication. Body
.............................. 7-37
Multifunction Lever ..... ': ....................... 2-25
Maintenance Record
...................... ; ....... 7-43
Maintenance Schedule
.............................. 7-1
Owner Checks and Services .................... 7-36
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-40
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............ 7-41
Schedule
I , Definition .......................... 7-4
ScheduleII
................................. 7-26
Schedule
11 Defin.ition .......................... 7-4
Scheduled Maintenance Services
................. 7-3
Maintenance, Normal Replacement
Parts ............ 6-66
Maintenance, Underbody
......................... : 6-55
Maintenance, Wen Trailer Towing
..... 1. ........... 4-34
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine
Soon Light)
.................................. 2-52
Manual Control, Comfort Controls
.................. 3-6
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1 - 1
Manual Outside Mirror .......................... 2-36
Methanol
(In Fuel) ............................... 6-3
Convex Outside
............................. 2-36
Inside Daymight Rearview
.... ................ 2-35
Manual Outside
............ ; .................. 2-36
Power Outside
............................... 2-36
Visor Vanity
. ' ................................ 2-39
Mode Buttons
................................... 3-5
Schedule1
................................... 7-6
.. Mirrors ....................................... 2-35 Net.
Convenience
.................. ! ........... 2-37
Neutral Position. Automatic Transaxle
.............. 2-16
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-11
Nightvision
.................................... 4-14
Odometer
..................................... 2-44
Odometer, Trip
................................. 2-44
,Off- Road Recovery ............................. 4-10
Oil Engine
.... ................................. 640
WarningLight
............................... 2-53
Owner Publications
............................. 8-7
Service Bulletins
................. 1 ............ 8-7
Service Manuals
.............................. 8-7
Outlet, Accessory
............................... 2-39
Overdrive Position, Automatic Transaxle
.............. 2-17
.Overheated Engine
............................... 5-13
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-36
Owner Publications, Ordering
....................... 8-7
Odometer, Tamper Resistant ...................... 2-44
Ordering
Paint Spotting. Chemical
......................... 6-55
PwelLamps
................................... 2-32
Park Position. Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-15
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