1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme timing belt

.Maintenance Schedule
I Short Trip/City Definition I
Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
0 Most trips are through dusty areas.
0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.
If the vehicle is used for delivery .service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule ifyou
operate your vehicle under any
of these conditions is that
these conditions cause engine oil to break down soonez
Short TriplCity Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication
(or
6 months, whichever occurs first).
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) -- Then Every
12,000 Miles
(20 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection, if 'driving in dusty conditions.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every '50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) -- Then Every
15,000 Miles
(25 000 km): Camshaft Timing Belt
Inspection (3.4L Code
X engine only);
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark.Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete rnainten.ance schedule on
the following pages.
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Maintenance Schedule
1 Long Trip/Highway Definition
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions
from the Short TripKity Maintenance
Schedule is
true.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under
highway conditions causes engine oil to break
down slowez
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication
(or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) -- Then ,Every
15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
SerVice (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) -- Then Every
15,000
Miles (25 000 km): Camshaft Timing Belt
Inspection
(3.4L Code X engine only).
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to
follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
An Emission Control Service.
.6 months, whichever occurs first).
El Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Vehicles with 3.4L Code X engine only:
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect camshaft timing belt.
An Emission Control Service.
I
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
I7 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.
An Emission Control Service.
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ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Short Tkip/City Maintenance Schedule I
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service. 3-
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt.
An Emission Control Service. 3-
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED.BY:
78,000 Miles (130 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or .every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check.brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY:
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
87,000 Miles (145 000 km)
,U Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
.An Emission Control Service.
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt.
An Emission Control Service. f
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule I
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
I7 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
‘Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers
for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
1 1 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Vehicles w.ith 3.4L Code X engine only:
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
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Inspect camshaft timing belt.
An Emission Control Service. 3-

I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
~ 0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Inspect camshaft timing belt.
An Emission Control Service.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or e.very
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During tire rotatiop, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
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