1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA fuel cap

Capacities and Specifications
Engine Description ............ “VORTEC” 4300
Type
.................................... V6
VINCode ................................. W
Horsepower
................... 190 at 4,400 rpm
Thermostat Specification
........... 195 “F (9 1 “C)
Spark Plug
Gap .......... 0.045 inches (0.1 I4 cm)
Firing Order
...................... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Nut Torque ............ 95 lb-ft (130 N-m)
Tire Pressure ...................... Look at the
Certificationnire label. See
“Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are
based
on the latest information available at the time of
printing, and are subject to change.
If a part listed in this
manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle
when
it was built, or if you have any questions, please
contact your retailer.
Oil Filter.
.............................. PFS2
Air Cleaner Filter ...................... A1163C
PCV Valve
.......................... CV746C
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit
...... 24200796
Spark Plugs
.......................... ,41-932
Fuel Filter
............................. GF48 1
Windshield Wiper Blade . . Trico (20 inched50.8 cm)
Backglass Wiper Blade
... Trico (14 inched35.6 cm)
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Capacities (Approximate)
Cooling System:’: ............. 1 1.7 quarts (1 1.1 L)
Crankcase with Filter’$ .......... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
(Drain and ........... 5.0 quarts (4.7 L)
Differential Fluid (Rear) ......... 4.0 pints (1.9 Lj
Differential Fluid (Front) ......... 2.6 pints (1.2 L)
Fuel Tank ..................... 19 gallons (72 L)
Automatic Transmission
A/C Refrigerant . . 30 02. or 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of R- 13421
:I:After refill, the level must be checked.
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 Oldsmobile retailer.
Vehicle Dimensions*
Wheelbase .............. 107.0 inches (271.8 cm)
Length ................. 180.9 inches (459.5 cm)
Height
................... 63.2 inches (160.5 em)
Width
................... 67.6 inches (171.7 cm)
Front Tread
............... 57.3 inches ( 145.4 cm)
Rear Tread
............... 55.1 inches (1 39.9 cm)
’!‘Figures reflect base equipment only.
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Maintenance Schedule
I Short TriplCity Definition I
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions
is true for your vehicle:
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Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such
as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or
off-road frequently.
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 if
you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil to break
down soonez
Short TripKity Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis
Lubrication (or
3 months, whichever occurs first). Drive
Axle Service (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 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 Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel
Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive
Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only sunzmarize maintenance services.
Be sure
to follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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Maintenance Schedule
Long Tripmighway Definition - -
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short TripKity Maintenance
Schedule is true.
Do not use this schedule if the vehicle
is used for trailer towing, driven
in a dusty area or used
off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for
these conditions.
Driving
CI vehicle with c~~fidly cuarlned engine under
Iliglzwny conditions
causes engine oil to br-ecrk
down slovver:
vong Trip/Highway Intervals
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). Drive Axle Service. Tire Rotation.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Replacement. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank,
Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive
Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
These interwls odv s~.mmar-ize nminteneu?ce services.
Be ,wre to~follorv the c.ompletr rmintenclnce .schd~tle OR
the*fi)llmving pages.
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 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. (See footnote?.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
~ 63,000 Miles (105 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote
**.)
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace fuel filter. An Emissim Comd Scrlliw.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
AI? Emission Cor~trol Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Ev~i.s.sior~ Cont~-ol Servic‘t‘. (See footnote?.)
(See footnote?.)
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine
oil and filter (or ev i
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
‘I”!)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation“
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
DATE SERVICED BY. ACTUAL MILEAGI
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Electrical Equipment. Adding .................... 6-54
Electrical System
............................... 6-54
Engine
........................................ 6-8
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 14
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-39
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-56
Exhaust
..................................... 2-22
Identification
................................ 6-53
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-39
Overheating
................................. 5-12
Running While Parked
......................... 2-23
Specifications
................................ 6-60
Starting
..................................... 2-13
Engineoil
..................................... 6-9
Additives
................................... 6-12
Kind to Use
................................. 6-10
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-59
Used
....................................... 6-13
Whentochange
.............................. 6-12
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-22
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-24
Exterior Metal Parts. Protecting
.................... 6-49
Fabric cleaning
............................... 6-45
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Filter.
Air ..................................... 6-13
Finish Care
.................................... 6-49 Finish
Damage
.................................
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-21
Fluids and Lubricants
....................... 6-61. 7-45
Fog Lamp Switch
............................... 2-33
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
Front Axle
....................................... 6-18
Reading Lamp Bulb Replacement
................ 6-33
Towing
..................................... 5-10
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
............. 6-31
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-4
Gage
....................................... 2-61
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-55
Flashers.
Hazard Wdrning
......................... 5-2
Storage Area
................................. 2-39
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-56
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-59
Fuel
....................................... 2-61
Garage Door Opener
............................ 2-44
GasCap
....................................... 6-5
Gear Positions
................................. 2-15
GAWR ....................................... 4-42
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