1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA oil level

Rear Axle What to Use
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See
“Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in the Index.
How to Check Lubricant
If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,
you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant
to raise the level to the bottom of the filler pl~~g hole. Refer
to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended
Fluids and
Lubricants”
in the Index.
Engine Coolant
The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain
in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL@ extended life coolant.
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The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when
it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating”
in
the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@
coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
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Introduction
IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
.VEL AND CHANGE
RECOMMENDED
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Your Vehicle and the EnvironmcC
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle
in good working condition, but also helps the
environment.
All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase
the level
of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment. and to keep your vehicle
in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
How This Section is Organized
The remainder of this section is divided into five parts:
“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows
what to have done and how often. Some
of these
services can be complex,
so unless you are technically
qualified
and have the necessary equipment, you should
let your retailer’s service department or another
qualified service center do these
jobs.
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(1 66 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown
at 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) should be performed at
the same interval after 150,000 miles
(240 000 km).
See ”Owner Checks and Services” and “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections‘‘ following.
Footnotes
-i- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item
will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
## Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering
linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines,
universal joints and brake pedal springs.
+ A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See ;‘Brake System Inspection” under “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections”
in Part C of this schedule.
4:‘i: Drive axle service (see “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in the Index for proper lubricant to use):
Drain and refill at first oil change. At subsequent oil
changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed.
If
driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid
and refill every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for
off-paved-road use.
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
An Ernission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote ‘fi‘i’.)
6,000 Miles (1 0 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
c] Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Corm-ol Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
El Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Contr-ol Servim.
(See footnote #.)
I DATE I
MILEAGE
DATE
MILEAGE
I DATE I
I SERVICEDBY I MILEAGE
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity
joints and axle seals
for leaking. (See footnote 'k'k.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote 4'*.)
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Erlzissiorz Confro1 Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper
(See
footnote
#.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote :!::k.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 nlonths, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
(Continued)
DATE
I MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY I
DATE
I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY I
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1
I.5,OOO Miles (25 000 km) (Continued)
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary. An Emissiolz Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If !?ou cIo rzof LW ~OUP' vehicle under uny of these conditior1s, chrzge tize,flrrid
crnclfilter. ever~? 50,000 miles (83 000 knl).
(32°C) or higher.
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity .joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote 'K'k.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
DATE
SERVICED
BY
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
At1 Emissiorl Control Ser1,ic.e.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occw first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
[7 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Tnspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
A17 Etnission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote ’k*.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emissiorl Conttvl Service.
I DATE I
MILEAGE SERVICED BY
I DATE I
MILEAGE
I DATE I
I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY I
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
27,000 Miles (45 000 km) (Continued)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
(See
footnote
#.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote +'+'.)
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking. (See footnote a:*.)
0 Replace fuel filter.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote-1.)
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one
01- more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
An Emission Control Service.
(32°C) or higher.
DATE 1
SERVICED BY
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