1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass towing

Scheduled Maintenance
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7-6
Long Trip/Highway Definition
Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the
conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled
Maintenance is true. Do not use this schedule if the
vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area
or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City
schedule for these conditions.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under
highway conditions causes engine oil to break
down slower.
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Tire Rotation.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance
on the following pages.

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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7-12
48,000 Miles (80 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)

Change automatic transaxle 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
(32
C) or higher.
± In hilly or mountainous terrain.
± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and
filter do not require changing.
51,000 Miles (85 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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7-18
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)

Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.

Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.

Change automatic transaxle 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
(32
C) or higher.
± In hilly or mountainous terrain.
± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and
filter do not require changing.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See ªEngine Coolantº in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
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Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
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7-22
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)

Change automatic transaxle 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
(32
C) or higher.
± In hilly or mountainous terrain.
± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and
filter do not require changing.
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
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7-25
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)

Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.

Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.

Change automatic transaxle 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
(32
C) or higher.
± In hilly or mountainous terrain.
± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and
filter do not require changing.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See ªEngine Coolantº in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
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Driving
City 4
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defensive 4
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drunken 4
-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freeway 4
-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In a Blizzard 4
-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Foreign Countries 6
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In the Rain 4
-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Night 4
-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Curves 4
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Grades While Towing a Trailer 4
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Hill and Mountain Roads 4
-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Snow and Ice 4
-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Through Water 4
-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wet Roads 4
-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter 4
-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With a Trailer 4
-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drunken Driving 4
-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Equipment, Adding 2-17, 3-22, 6-55 . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical System 6
-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 6
-10, 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 6
-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Heater 2
-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Level Check 7
-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Gage 2
-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust 2
-10, 2-28, 4-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6
-59, 6-60, 6-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identification 6
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Level Check 7
-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 5
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running While Parked 2
-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 6
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your 2
-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil 6
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding 6
-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additives 6
-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking 6
-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure Warning Light 2
-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used 6
-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to Change 6
-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil, What Kind to Use 6
-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lamps 2
-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric Cleaning 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6
-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling Your Tank 6
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filter, Air 6
-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finish Care 6
-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finish Damage 6
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First Gear, Automatic Transaxle 2
-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flashers, Hazard Warning 5
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flash
-to-Pass 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat Tire, Changing 5
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluids and Lubricants 7
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Record 7
-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule 7
-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 7
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Trip/Highway Definition 7
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Trip/Highway Intervals 7
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7
-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting the Right Schedule 7
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short Trip/City Definition 7
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short Trip/City Intervals 7
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Underbody 6
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making Turns with a Trailer 4
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2
-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Front Seat 1
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Remote Control Mirror 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Methanol 6
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror Reading Lamps 2
-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convex Outside 2
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Day/Night Rearview 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Remote Control 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Remote Control 2
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visor Vanity 2
-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobility Program 8
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain Roads 4
-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multifunction Lever 2
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net, Convenience 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Neutral, Automatic Transaxle 2
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Vehicle ªBreak
-Inº 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Night Vision 4
-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer, Trip 2
-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off
-Road Recovery 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil, Engine 6
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Pressure Warning Light 2
-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Mirror 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating Engine 5
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7
-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Publications, Ordering 8
-10, 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . .
Paint Spotting, Chemical 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park
Shifting Into 2
-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting Out of 2
-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park, Automatic Transaxle 2
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking
At Night 2
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake 2
-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Mechanism Check 7
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Parking (Continued)
Lots 2
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Over Things That Burn 2
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With a Trailer 4
-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Position 1
-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passing 4
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passing with a Trailer 4
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passlock
2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passlock
Warning Light 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
Accessory Outlets 2
-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks 2
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Option Fuses 6
-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Control Mirror 2
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats 1
-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Fluid 6
-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts 1
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems on the Road 5
-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Service and Owner 8
-10, 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . .
Radiator 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Reception 3
-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radios 3
-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain, Driving In 4
-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear
Door Security Locks 2
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lock
-Out 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Seat Position 1
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Passengers 1
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Defogger 3
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6
-33 . . . . . . . . . . .
Rearview Mirror 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Day/Night 2
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front Seatbacks 1
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7
-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle Towing 4
-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6
-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote
Lock Control 2
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk Release 2
-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk Release Lockout 2
-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Lock Control 2
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 2
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement
Bulbs 6
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts 6
-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 6
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Safety Belts 1
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects 8
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .