1997 Oldsmobile Achieva engine coolant

LUII~ Trip/High LY Maintenance Schedule
100,000 --Xes (1 66 000 km) (Continued)
- In hilly or mountainous terrain. wing.
- When doing frequent trailer to
- Uses such as found in taxi, pol
delivery service. ice or
If you do
not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the.fluid and.filtep. do not require changing.
Manual transaxle fluid doesn’t
require change.
I 1 I I
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
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 En.zissiol.2 Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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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 or 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 DEX-COOL@
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.
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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
Sealer
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
GM Part
No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Power Steering
System
Manual Transaxle
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Manual
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
105001
7 - 1 quart, or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345349
or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part
No. 1234624 1
or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
# 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.

Clock. Setting the ................................ 3-6
Clutch Fluid. Hydraulic
.......................... 6-23
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-23
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-13
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-32
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-23
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-52
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-50
Coolant Heater. Engine
............................... 2- 19
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-16
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
....................... 6-28
Cooling System ................................ 5- 15
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control
................................. 2-39
CruiseLight
................................... 2-71
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-54
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-54
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-44
Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-8
DeadBattery ................................... 5-3
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-5
Defogging
..................................... 3-4
Defrosting
..................................... 3-4
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-63
Dolby@
€3 Noise Reduction ....................... 3-12
DoorLocks
..................................... 2-4
Driver Position
................................. 1-13
Driving City
........................................ 4-21
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway .................................... 4-22
In a Blizzard
................................. 4-28
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
In the Rain
.................................. 4-18
Night
...................................... 4-16
On Curves
.................................. 4-11
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-40
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-24
OnSnowandIce
............................. 4-27
WetRoads
.................................. 4-18
Winter
...................................... 4-26
With a Trailer
................................ 4-39
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-3
Through
Water
............................... 4-20

Easy Entry Seat ................................ 1-6
Electrical Equipment. Adding
...... 2.17.2.18. 3.21. 6-56
Electrical System
............................... 6-56
Engine
.................................. 6.10. 6.11
Coolant ..................................... 6-24
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 19
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-41
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-65
Exhaust
................. 2.10.2.32.2.33.4.29. 4.38
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-60
Identification
................................ 6-56
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-41
Running While Parked
......................... 2-33
Specifications
................................ 6-62
Starting Your
...................... 2.16.247. 2.18
Engineoil
.................................... 6-12
Adding
..................................... 6-14
Additives
................................... 6- 17
Checking
................................... 6-13
Pressure Warning Light
........................ 2-69
Used
....................................... 6-17
Whentochange
.............................. 6-17
Enhanced Traction System Active Light ......... 2.65. 4.9
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
...... 2.64. 4.10
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust. Engine
............ 2.10.2.32.2.33.4.29. 4.38
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Warning
Light ............................ 2- . 4.9
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-49
Fifth Gear. Manual Transaxle
..................... 2-26
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5 Filter. Air
..................................... 6-18
Finish Care
.................................... 6-52
Finish Damage
................................. 6-54
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-24
First Gear. Manual Transaxle
...................... 2-25
Flashers. Hazard Warning ......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-22
Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 7-47
FogLamps
.................................... 2-45
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
Fourth Gear. Manual Transaxle .................... 2-26
Four-Way Manual Seat
........................... 1-3
French Language Manual
11
FrontTowing .................................. 5-10
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage ....................................... 2-72
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-57
.. ...........................
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-65
Fuel
....................................... 2-72
Speedometer
................................. 2-59
Tachometer .................................. 2-60
GarmentHook
................................. 2-54
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-21
Gear Positions. Manual Transaxle
.................. 2-25
GloveBox
.................................... 2-50
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-33
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-33
GAWR
....................................... 4-33
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Latches. Seatback ................................ 1-6
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-30
Lighter
....................................... 2-53
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.22. 2.6 1
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2.63. 4.7
Brake System Warning
.................... 2.62. 6.31
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-62
Check Engine
................................ 2-66
CheckOil
................................... 2-70
Cruise
...................................... 2-71
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
............... 2-69
Enhanced Traction System Active Light
....... 2.65. 4-9
ETS Warning .......................... 2- 64. 4. 10
Interior
..................................... 2-46
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-66
Low Washer
................................. 2-71
Passlock Warning
............................. 2-70
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.8. 2.61
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-33
Lock-Out Switch
............................... 2-34
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Cylinders ................................... 7-42
Door
........................................ 2-4
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-42
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-6
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-44
Trunk
...................................... 2-10
CheckGages
................................ 2-71
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
.... 2.64. 4.10
Upshift
.................................... 2-71
Locks
......................................... 2-4 Low Coolant Warning Light
...................... 2-66
Low Washer Light
.............................. 2-71
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-47
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-42
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
........... 6-63
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-49
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Introduction
.................................. 7-2
Long Tripmighway Definition ................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Organization
.................................. 7-3
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-41
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-45
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-47
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition ....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-54
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-41
Making Turns
with a Trailer ...................... 4-40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-66
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support .......................... 1-3
Manual Remote Control Mirror
.................... 2-49
ManualTransaxle
............................... 2-16
Shifting
..................................... 2-25
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-16
Manual Transaxle Check
......................... 7-42
Manual Transaxle Fluid
.......................... 6-22
Methanol
...................................... 6-4

Seats EasyEntry
................................... 1-6
Folding the Rear
............................... 1-7
Four-Way Manual
............................. 1-3
ManualFront
................................. 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
........................ 1-3
Power
....................................... 1-4
Rear
........................................ 1-7
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Seat Controls ................................. 1-2
Securing
a Child Restraint ...................... 1-37
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-23
Second Gear. Manual Transaxle
................... 2-26
Service
........................................ 6-2
Bulletins. Ordering
............................ 8- 10
Manuals. Ordering ............................ 8- 10
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-56
Publications. Ordering
......................... 8- 10
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications ................... 8- 10
Service Publications
............................. 8- 10
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile
........ 1-26
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-54
Shift Lever. Automatic Transaxle
.................. 2-21
Shift Light
.................................... 2-27
Shiftspeeds
................................... 2-27
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-22
Into Park
(P) ................................. 2-29
Manual Transaxle
............................. 2-25
Out of
Park .................................. 2-31
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1 - 15
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-36 Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-21
Spare Tire, Compact
............................. 5-32
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-62
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-62
Speedometer
................................... 2-59
SRS ......................................... 1-21
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-43
Starting Your Engine
.................. 2- 16.2-17, 2- 18
Steam
........................................ 5-13
Steering
...................................... 4-11
Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-44
In Emergencies
............................... 4-12
Power
...................................... 4-11
Tips
........................................ 4-11
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-35
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-51
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-35
Stuck:
In Sand, Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-33
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-54
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-52
Sunroof
....................................... 2-55
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-21
Surge Tank, Coolant
............................. 5-16
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-28
Symbols, Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-60
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-38
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-22
Theft
......................................... 2-12
...
. 0-9

Service Station Checkpoints
COOLANT
SURGE TANK 2.4L ENGINE FUEL
SECONDARY
WINDSHIELD FLUID
TIRES
RESERVOIR BATTERY P6-40
P6-29 P6-35
REMOTE FUEL DOOR P6-6
TRUNK RELEASE P2-11
For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner's manual.
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