1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA fuel

Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The CertificatiodTire label, which is on the driver’s
door edge, above the door latch, 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 (I .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
0 Too much heat
Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
0 Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
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If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
0 Unusual wear
Bad handling
0 Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the
tire pressure
of the spare tire.
If you have a compact spare tire, it should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may
look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve
caps back on the valve
stems. They help prevent leaks
by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
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Fi nish 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 col-rect.ed
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
fill 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, GM 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.
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FUSE
PULLER
DL 1T
STARTER
FlPUMP
PRINTED IN USA
I Name
TRL TRN
TRR TRN
TRL BTU
VEH
B/U
RT TURN
Usage
Trailer Left Turn
Trailer Right Turn
Trailer Back-up Lamps
Vehicle Back-up Lamps
Right Turn Signal Front
4
1
1
1
Name
LT TURN
LT TRN
RT TRN
RR PRK
TRL PRK
LT HDLP
RT HDLP
FR PRK INT BAT
ENG
1
ECM B
ABS ECM
1
HORN
BTSI
Usage
Left Turn Signal Front
Left Turn Signal Rear
Right Turn Signal Rear Right Rear Parking Lamps
Trailer Parking Lamps Left Headlamp
Right Headlamp
Front Parking Lamps
I/P Fuse Block Feed
Engine Sensors/Solenoids, MAP,
CAM, PURGE, VENT
Engine Control Module, Fuel
Pump, Module, Oil Pressure
Anti-Lock Brake System
Engine Control Module Injectors
Horn
Brake-Transmission Shift
Interlock
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Name
BIU LP
AIC
RAP
02
IGN B
DRL
FOG LP
IGN
A
STUD #2
PARKLP
LR PRK
IGN C
HTDSEAT
Usage
Back-up Lamps
Air Conditioning
Retained Accessory Power
Oxygen Sensor
Column Feed,
IGN 2, 3, 4
Daytime Running Lamps
Fog Lamps
Starting and Charging
IGN 1
Accessory Feeds, Electric Brake
Parking Lamps
Left Rear Parking Lamps
Starter Solenoid. Fuel PLIIIIP,
PRNDL
Heated Seat
Name
ATC
RRDFOG
HVAC
TRCHMSL
RR WIW
CRANK HAZLP
VECHMSL
HTDMTR
STOPLP
TBC
Usage
Active Transfer Case
Rear Defogger HVAC System
Trailer Center High-Mount
stop Lamp
Rear Window Wiper
Clutch Switch, NSBU Switch
Hazard Lamps
Vehicle Center High-Mount
Stop Lamp
Heated Mirror
Stoplan1ps
Truck Body Computer
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Replacement Bulbs
Lamps
Halogen Headlamps,
Composite Low- Beam
Halogen Headlamps.
Composite High- Beam
Tail and Stoplamps
Front Sidemarker Lamps
Front Turn Signal Lamps
Turn Signal Lamps
Quantity
2
2
4
Number
9006 HB4
9005 HB3
305 7
I94
31S7NA
3157
NA
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Description ............ "VORTEC" 4300
Type
.................................... V6
VINCode ................................. W
Firing Order
...................... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Horsepower
................... I90 at 4,400 rpm
Thermostat Specification
........... 1% "F (9 1 "C)
Spark Plug Gap
.......... 0.045 inches (0. I 14 cm)
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Nut Torque ........... 100 Ib-ft ( I40 Nem)
Tire Pressure . , . Look at the Certification/Tire 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 ...................... A 1 163C
PCV Valve .......................... CV746C
Automatic Transmission Filter
Kit ...... 24200796
Spark P~LI~S
........................... 4 1-932
Fuel Filter ............................. GF48 1
Windshield Wiper Blade . . Trico (20 inchedS0.S crn)
Backglass Wiper Blade
... Trico (14 inched35.6 cm)
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Capacities (Approximat-e)
Cooling System'" ............. 1 1.7 quarts (1 I, I L)
Crankcase with Filter'" .......... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Automatic Transmission
(Drain and Refill):':
........... 5.0 quarts (4.7 L)
Differential Fluid (Rear) ......... 4.0 pints ( I .9 L)
Differential Fluid (Front) ......... 2.6 pints ( 1.2 L)
Fuel Tank ..................... 18 gallons (68 L)
A/C Refrigerant . . 30 oz. or 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of R- 13421
'"After refill, the level
m~st be checked.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant. be
SLIE the proper refrigerant is sed.
I1 you're not sure. ask your retailer.
Vehicle Dimensions*
Wheelbase .............. 107.0 inches (27 1.8 cm)
Length ................. 180.9 inches (459.5 cm)
Height
................... 63.2 inches ( 160.5 cm)
Width ................... 67.6 inches ( 17 1.7 an)
Front Tread
............... 57.3 inches ( 145.4 cm)
Rear Tread ............... 55.1 inches ( 139.9 cm)
'"Figures reflect base equipment only.
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle
in good working condition. But we don‘t know exactly
how you’ll drive
it. You may drive very short distances
only a few times
a week. Or you may drive long distances
all
the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your
vehicle
in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work,
to do en-ands or
in many other ways.
Because of
all the different ways people use their
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need
more frequent checks and replacements than
you’ll find
in the schedules in this section. So please read this
section and note how you drive.
If you have any
questions on how to keep your vehicle
in good
condition, see your
GM retailer.
This part tells you the maintenance services you should
have done and
when you should schedule them. If you
go to your retailer for your service needs, you’ll know
that GM-trained and supported service people
will
perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed
in
Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
these.
All parts should be replaced and all necessary
repairs done before you
or anyone else drives the vehicle.
These schedules are for vehicles
that:
0 carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You
will find these limits on your vehicle’s
Certification/Tire label. See “Loading Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
0 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
0 use the recommended fuel. See ”Fuel” in the Index.
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which
schedule to follow:
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Maintenance Schedule
I Short Trip/City Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
0
0
0
0
0
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 sooney:
Short Trip/City 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. Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (normal conditions).
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.
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