1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA Owners Manual

BULB
Replacement Bulbs
OUTSIDE LAMPS
Front
Cornering Lamps ........................ 3057
Front Parking Lamps
................... 3 157NA
Front Turn Signal Lamps
................ 3 157NA
Halogen Headlamps
Low Beam ............................ 9006
HighBeam
........................... 9005
Fog Lamps
.............................. 893
Rear
Back-up Lamps ......................... 3155
License Plate Lamp ....................... 194
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
............ 1156
Rear Sidemarker Lamps
.................... 194
Stop/Taillamps
.......................... 3057
Rear Turn Signal
........................ 3057
Trunk Lamp ............................ 2 11-2
BULB
INSIDE LAMPS
Overhead
Front Overhead Lamps .................... 168
Visor Vanity Lamps
...................... 7065
Rail Courtesy/Reading Lamps
............... 168
Doors
Front Courtesy Lamps ...................... 74
Front Warning Lamps
...................... 74
Driver Door Floodlamp ..................... 74
Rear Courtesy/Warning Lamps
............... 74
Instrument Panel
and Console
Sound Insulator Panel (Lower Floor Lighting) . . 168
Glove Compartment Lamp
................. 194
Ashtray Lamp
........................... 194
Center Console Storage Compartment Lamp
... 161
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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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Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Aurora retailer.
Vehicle Dimensions
Length ................ 205.4 inches (5 217 mm)
Width
.................. 74.4 inches (1 890 mm)
Height
.................. 55.4 inches (1 407 mm)
Wheelbase
............. 11 3.8 inches (2 89 1 mm)
Front Tread
.............. 62.5 inches (1 587 mm)
Rear Tread
.............. 62.5 inches (1 587 mm)
Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code ........................... C
Type
.................................... V8
Displacement ........................ 4.0 Liters
Horsepower
............................. 250
Compression Ratio
...................... 10.3: 1
Firing Order
.................... -2-7-3-4-5-6-8
Thermostat Temperature
Specification
.................... 180°F (82°C)
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element .......... AC Type A- 1096C
Engine
Oil Filter ................ AC Type PF-58
Spark Plugs
................... AC Type041 -900
uap: 0.050 inch (1.52 mm)
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Engine Accessory Belt The 4.0L Aurora engine uses an engine accessory belt.
This diagram shows the features connected
by the belt
routing. See"Maintenance Schedu1e"in the Index for
when to check the belt.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Tensioner Arm Pulley
Power Steering Pump Pulley
Idler Pulley
Alternator Pulley
Air Conditioner Compressor Pulley
Harmonic Balancer
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NOTES
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NOTES
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I
KEEP ENGINE OIL
I AT THE PROPER I
I I
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
This section covers the maintenance required for your
Aurora. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its
safety, dependability and emission control performance.
n
Protection
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 can even
affect the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
Have you purchased th.e GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet,
01- your Aurora
retailer
for details.
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How This Section is Organized
The remainder of this section is divided into five parts:
“Part
A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows
what to have done and how often. Some
of these
services can be complex,
so unless you are technically
qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should
let your retailer’s service department or another
qualified service center do these jobs.
Performing maintenance work on
a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can
be seriously injured.
Do your own maintenance
work only if you have the required know-how
and the proper tools and equipment for the job.
If you have any doubt, have a qualified
technician do the work. “Part
B: Owner Checks and
Services” tells you what
should be checked whenever you stop for fuel.
It also
explains what you can easily do
to help keep your
vehicle in good condition.
“Part
C : Periodic Maintenance Inspections’’
explains important inspections that your Aurora
retailer’s service department or another qualified service
center should perform.
“Part
D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists
some products
GM recommends to help keep your
vehicle properly maintained. These products,
or their
equivalents, should be used whether you do the work
yourself or have it done.
“Part
E: Maintenance Record” provides a place for
you to record the maintenance performed on your
vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be
sure to write
it down in this part. This will help you
determine when your next maintenance should be done.
In addition, it is a good idea to keep your maintenance
receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your
vehicle, you will probably want to get the service
information
GM publishes. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
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