1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA automatic transmission

Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to
LOCK in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
0 The key should come out only in LOCK.
lever is in PARK (P).
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK
(P) Mechanism Check
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin
to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins
to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake
at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from
yo~~r retailer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Hydraulic Brake
System
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine Oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle‘s engine, see
“Engine Oil“
in the Index.
50/50 mixture
of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant“
in
the Index.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent
DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
USAGE ~~
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Chassis Lubrication
~~~
Differential,
Front and Rear
Axle
FLUID/I,UBRICANT
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI
## 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-TI1 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pul ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 01- equivalent).
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI ## 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
No. 105227 1 ) or SAE 8OW-90
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USAGE
Transfer Case
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch Assembly,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges
FLUIDLUBRICANT
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part
No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category
LB or GC-LB.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
%
USAGE
Fuel Filler Door
and Endgate
Hinges, and Rear
Folding Seat
Tailgate
Mounted Spare
Tire Carrier (if
equipped), Outer
Tailgate Handle
Pivot Points and
Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Weatherstrip Squeaks
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Multi-pu ose lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
%I
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
%
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
%
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Section 9 Index
ABS ......................................... 4.7
Accessory Power Outlets
......................... 2-45
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3-20
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-44
AirBag
....................................... l-20
Adding Equipment ............................ 1-26
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
How it Works ................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1-21, 2-53
Servicing
................................... l-25
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-23
What You See After it Inflates
................... 1-24
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-5
Refrigerants
................................. 6-6 1
Alignment and Balance, Tire ...................... 6-43
All-Wheel Drive
.......................... 2-24, 6-20
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-50
Antenna, Fixed
................................. 3-22
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2-57, 4-7
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-7
Materials
.................................... 6-52
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Appearancecare
............................... 6-44 Armrest.
Storage
............................... 2-41
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-44
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-7
Automatic Headlamp System
...................... 2-32
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-40
Fluid
....................................... 6-16
Operation
................................... 2-16
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-42
Front
....................................... 6-21
Rear
....................................... 6-22
Axle
Battery
...................................... 6-32
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement, Keyless Entry
..................... 2-7
Warnings
................................ 5-3, 5-5
Battery Run-Down Protection
..................... 2-35
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
Blizzard, Driving
In ............................. 4-40
BrakeFluid
.................................... 6-29
Brake, Parking
................................. 2-19
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-56
ChargeLight
................................ 2-54
9-1
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