1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA washer fluid

Capacities and Specifications
Automatic Transaxle (Overdrive)
When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement .......................................... 6.5 quarts (6.0 L)
After Complete Overhaul .............................................. 11 quarts (10.5 L)
Cooling System ....................................................... 13 quarts (12.0 L)
Engine Crankcase ...................................................... 7 quarts (6.6 L)
When changingfilter, up to 0.5 quart (0.5 L) more oil may be needed.
Fuel Tank ......................................................... 19.4 gallons (73.4 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid Tanks ........................................ 3.8 quarts (3.6 L)
Windshield Wiper Blades (6.32 Pin Type) ............................... 22 inches (565 mm)
Power Steering
Pump Only ............................................................. 1 pint (0.5 L)
Complete System ..................................................... 1.5 pints (0.7 L)
Tire Pressures, Sizes ....................... See Tire-Loading Information label on driver’s door.
Wheel Nut Torque .................................................. 100 lb-ft (140 Nam)
Refrigerant (R-l34a), Air Conditioning .................. See refrigerant change label the hood.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
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 OY a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix
if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires” in the Index
for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index
for further details.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in
the Index for further details.
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F Floor Shift
Linkage Chassis
Lubrication
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2
Category LB or GC-LB.
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497
or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM
Part No. 1051515) or
equivalent. GC-LB.
USAGE FLUIDlLUBRICANT
Hood
Latch
Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol (GM
Assembly Pivots, Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
Spring Anchor or lubricant meeting requirements
and Release of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
Pawl GC-LB.
Hood and Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Door Hinges, Superlube
% (GM Part
Fuel Door No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Hinge, Rear
Compartment
Lid Hinges
Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Conditioning Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
:eplacement filters and spark plugs.
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Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
............................... v
Dimensions ................................. 6-69
Identification Number
......................... 6-56
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Storage
..................................... 6-31
Ventilation System ............................... 3-6
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-53
Visor Vanity Mirrors. Illuminated
.................. 2-53
warning Devices
............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-62
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-25 ~~ Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-52
Wheel Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-52
Alignment
.................................. 6-46 Nut Torque
............................. 5.32. 6.68
Replacement
................................. 6-46
Wrench
..................................... 5-27
Windows
..................................... 2-32
Express-Down
............................... 2-32
Power
...................................... 2-32
WindowLock
.................................. 2-32
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-42
Fluid
.................................. 2-42. 6-25
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-38
Fuses
...................................... 6-57
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-41
Blade Replacement
...................... 6.39. 6.68
Winter Driving
................................. 4-25
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-57
Wood Panels. Care
.............................. 6-51
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-8
Wrench. Wheel
................................. 5-27
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