1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA oil

NCJ\V~ use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline
Benzene
Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
0 Lacquer Thinner
0 Nail Polish Remover
They
can all be hazardous -- some more tlrlan
others
-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.
Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can.
In many uses, these will damage YOLK vehicle:
0 Alcohol
Laundry Soap
Bleach
Reducing Agents
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose
dirt. Wipe
vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth.
Your retailer has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose Interior
Cleaner and Capture Non-Solvent Dry Spot and
Soil
Remover. They will clean normal spots and stains very
well. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from
your retailer. (See "Appearance Care a11d Materials"
in
the Index.)
Here are some cleaning tips:
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Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can
-- before they set.
Carefully scrape off any excess stain.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a
clean area often.
A soft brush may be used if stains
are stubborn.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire
area immediately
or it will set.
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Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner
on Fabric
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Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask
surrounding
trim along stitch or welt lines.
Mix powdered cleaner following the directions
on
the container label to form thick suds.
Use suds only and apply
with a clean sponge. Don’t
saturate the material and don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge
to remove the suds.
Wipe cleaned area
with a clean, damp towel or cloth.
Wipe with
a clean cloth and let dry.
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black),
egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and
blood can be removed as follows:
I. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
soiled area
with cool water.
2. If a stain remains, follow the multi-purpose interior
cleaner instructions described earlier.
3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,
treat the area
with a watedbaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (,250 ml)
of lukewarm water.
4. Let dry.
Stains caused by candy, ice. cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. First, clean with cool water and allow to
dry completely.
3. If a stain remains, follow instructions for
Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have
to do it more than once.
0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain
if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean
cloth and
a vinylheather cleaner. See your retailer
for this product.
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Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap and wipe dry
with a soft cloth. Then, let the
leather dry naturally.
Do not use heat to dry.
0 For stubborn stains. use a leather cleaner. See your
retailer for this product.
Ncwr use oils, varnishes? solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners. furniture polish or shoe polish
on leather.
Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned
immediately.
If dirt is allowed to work into the
finish. it can 11arm the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections
in the windshield
and even make
it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft
cloth or sponge. Comnlercial cleaners may affect the
surface finish.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
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A CAUTION:
Do not bleach!! dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In
a crash, they
might not
be able to provide adequate protection.
Clean safety belts only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part
No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on
interior
glass.
Don't use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals
on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped
off later. If
abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
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Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a liquid
hand, dish
or car washing (mild detergent) soap to clean
exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under
“Wdshing Your Vehicle.”
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by
hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint
finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products
from your retailer. (See ”Appearance Care and
Materials”
in the Index.)
Your vehicle
has a ”basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The
clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for
a basecoat/clearcoat
paint finish.
I NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the
finish or leave
swirl marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar,
tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage your vehicle’s
finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe .for painted surfaces
to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over
a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your vehicle garaged
or covered
whenever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep
their luster. Washing
with water is all that is usually
needed. However,
~OLI may use chrome polish on
chrome
01- stainless steel trim, if necessary.
Use special care
with aluminum trim. To avoid
damaging protective
trim, never use auto or chrome
polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A
coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended
for
all bright metal parts.
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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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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
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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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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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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:
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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 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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