1998 Oldsmobile Aurora maintenance schedule

Maintenance Schedule
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
0
0
0
0
Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits, open the throttle valve
and inspect all surfaces. Clean as required.
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
+.)
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
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?.)
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
I DATE
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I Maintenance Schedule I
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
I7 Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Sewice. (See footnote *.)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See footnote
#.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor.
If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
DATE
DATE
I
MILEAGE
(Continued)
7-11

Maintenance Schedule
90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
0
0
Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
(See footnote
#.)
Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits, open the throttle valve
and inspect all surfaces. Clean
as required.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnotej-.)
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
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
+.)
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in
the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
(See footnote
#.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
DATE I
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I Maintenance Schedule I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
Replace spark plugs.
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and bottom screens if the vehicle is mainly
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
driven under one or more of these conditions:
I DATE 1
I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY I
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your veh.icle under any of these conditions, th.e jluid and
filter do not require changing.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
17 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service,
MILEAGE 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 Emission Control Service.
7-13

Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the
boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any
additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can
be added on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
-
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 OLDSMOBILE
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$40.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:
Helm, Incorporated PO. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1
5.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past
model GM vehicles.
To request an order form, please
specify year and model name of the vehicle.
OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover)

Rear Door Security ............................. 2-7
Tr~nk
...................................... 2-14
Window
.................................... 2-33
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-20
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7- 15
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-3
Magnasteer
M ................................ 4. 10
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-7 1
Maintenance Record ............................ 7-22
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7- 14
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7- 18
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-20
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-57
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-7 1
Maxifuse/Relay Center
.......................... 6-6 1
Memory Door Locks
........................ 2.5. 2. 11
Memory Seat and Mirrors
........................ 2- 11
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-48
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-52
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
.............. 2-48
Heated Outside
............................... 2-52
Memory
.................................... 2-11
Parallel Park Assist
........................... 2-5 1
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-5 1
Visor Vanity. Illuminated ....................... 2-55
With Compass
............................... 2-48
Maintenance
When Trailer Towing
................. 4-37 MMT
......................................... 6-4
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-34
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-53
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-25
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-19
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............. 6-71
Odometer
.................................... 2-63
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-63
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-13
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-11
Oil Life Indicator
............................... 2-78
Oil Pressure Light
.............................. 2-73
Oil Pressure Message
............................ 2-77
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-26
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
....... 5-14
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-14
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-14
Owner Publications. Ordering
................. 8-9. 8-10
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-57
Parallel Park Assist Mirror
........................ 2-51
Park
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-24
Shifting Into
................................. 2-28
Shifting
Out of ............................... 2-30

Remote Lock Control ............................. 2-9
Memory Seat and Mirrors
.................. 1.3. 2. 11
Personalization
............................... 2- 11
SecurityFeedback ............................ 2-11
Bulbs ...................................... 6-70
Parts
....................................... 6-71
Wheel
...................................... 6-49
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-52
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Restraints
Checking
................................... 1-51
Child
....................................... 1-37
Head
........................................ 1-7
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-52
Systemcheck
................................ 7-15
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-21
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-25
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-21
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-6
Rocking
Your Vehicle ........................... 5-34
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-45
Resynchronization
............................ 2- 10
Replacement
safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-51
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-7
Adults
...................................... 1-13
Care
....................................... 6-53
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-32
Children
.................................... 1-34 Driver Position
............................... 1 . 13
Extender
.................................... 1-51
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1 . 13
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1.16.1.49. 1.50
LapBelt
.................................... 1-33
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1 . 13. 1.27
LargerChildren
.............................. 1-48
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-12
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-30
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-27
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-27
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.8. 2.65
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-52
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
.............. 1-14
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-34
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-20
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-9
SafetyChains
.................................. 4-34
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seat Cushion. Removing the Rear
.................. 6-64
Seatback. Reclining Front ......................... 1-6
Seats Controls
..................................... 1-2
Heated
...................................... 1-5
Lumbar Control ............................... 1 . 3
Memory Seat and Mirrors .................. 1.3. 2. 11
Power
....................................... 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1.42. 1.44. 1.46
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-21
...
9-9