1998 Oldsmobile Aurora fuel

NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your retailer can get one for you.
If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in
the Index.
FYng a Portable Fuel Container
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Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can
be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if
this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Do not fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed or
on any surface other than the ground.
inside of the fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.
Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
Don’t smoke while pumping gasoline.
Checking Things Under the Hood
An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine is not running.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
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Engine Oil
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OIL
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL
message
or the oil warning
light
on the instrument
panel comes on, it means
you need to check your
engine oil level right away.
For more information, see “Check Oil Level Message”
or “Oil Pressure Warning Light” in the Index. You
should check your engine oil level regularly; this
is
an added reminder.
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the 02 must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.
Checking Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push
it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need
to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the
right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For
crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”
in the Index.

I RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS I
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
I SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. I
HOT
WEATHER
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+40--+4
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COLD
WEATHER
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111. SAE 1d-30 PREFERRED above IPF (-l WC) SAE 5W-30
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY
OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
As shown in the chart, SAE low-30 is best for your
vehicle. However, you can use
SAE 5W-30 if it's going
to be colder than
60°F ( 16 " C) before your next oil
change. When it's very cold, you should use
SAE
5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its
viscosity, or thickness.
Do not use other viscosity oils.
such as
SAE 20W-50.
NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
"Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the
recommended oil can result in engine damage not
covered by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
If you are in an area where the temperature falls below
-20°F (-29"C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic
oil or an SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide
easier cold starting and better protection for your engine
at extremely
low temperatures.
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Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by
a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your
tread is badly worn, or
if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the
rear edge of the driver’s
door, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
“Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours
or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation
is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough
air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
Bad wear
0 Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your retailer or other service
outlets. Larger areas
of finish damage can be corrected
in your retailer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on
the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor
pan and exhaust system even though they have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your retailer or an underbody car washing system can
do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create
a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This
damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched
into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this,
Oldsmobile will repair, at no charge to the owner, the
surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles
(20 000 km)
of purchase, whichever occurs first.

REAR COMPARTMENT
DRIVER SIDE FUSE BLOCK
1 3
11 FPMP 1 I DDooR UNLOCK F E D
B
L2
DBFG - RR #1
A
ACSRY DAP OPEN
Fuse
1
2
3
4
5
6
7- 10
11
12
13 14
15
16
17-22
23
24
Usage
Open
Electronic Level Control Relay
Trunk Release Relay
Open
Fuel Pump Relay
Driver Door Unlock Relay
Open
Rear Defogger Relay (Upper Zone)
Rear Defogger Relay (Lower Zone)
Open
Spare
Spare
Spare
Open
Direct Accessory Power
-- Accessory Relay
Open
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Fuse
22
23 24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Usage
Trunk and Fuel Door Releases and Trunk Pull Down
Electronic Level Control
Heated Seat, Instrument Panel Exterior Lamps
Base@ Stereo (Option)
Power Door Locks
Interior Lam]
Hazard Lamps, xoplamps
Parking Lamps
Heated Outside
Mirror
Open
Fuse Usage
33 Fuel Door Release
34 Cooling Fan Relay
35 Battery Thermistor
36 Instrument Panel
-- Power Antenna, Remote
CD Changer, Radio Chassis
Instrument Panel -- Remote Accessory
Power Module, Oil Level Indicator,
ALDL
37
38
39
40
41
42
Heated Seats
Fuel Pump
Open
Rear Defog
2
Rear Defog 1

Replacement Bulbs
BULB
OUTSIDE LAMPS
Front
Front
Turn Signal Lamps ............... .3 157NA
Halogen Headlamps
Low Beam
............................ 9006
High Beam
........................... 9005
Rear
Back-up Lamps ......................... 3 155
StopKaillamps
.......................... 3057
Rear
Turn Signal Lamps .................. 3057
INSIDE LAMPS BULB
Overhead
Rail CourtesyReading Lamps ............... 168
For service information on other
bulbs, contact your
retailer service department.
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions. Please refer to
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index
for more information.
Engine Code (L47) 4.0L V-8
Automatic Transaxle (Overdrive)
When draining or replacing torque converteq more
fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal, Drain Plug
and Replacement
............ 11 .O quarts (10.4 L)
After Complete Overhaul
........ 12.6 quarts (12 L)
When per$orming either transaxle procedure, check
fluid level when done. More fluid may be needed.
Cooling System ................ 13 quarts (12 L)
Engine Crankcase .............. 7 quarts (6.6 L)
When changingfllteq up to 0.5 quart (0.5 L) more oil
may be needed.
Fuel Tank .................. 18.5 gallons (70 L)
Windshield Washer
Fluid Tanks
................ 3.8 quarts (3.6 L)
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