2001 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manuals

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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located on the
driver's side of the engine compartment, near the battery.
Maxifuses Usage
1 Ignition Switch
2 Right Electrical Center
-Fog
Lamps, Radio, Body Function
Control Module, Interior Lamps
3 Left Electrical Center
-Stop
Lamps, Hazard Lamps, Body
Function Control Module, Cluster,
Climate Control System
4 Anti
-Lock Brakes

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Maxifuses Usage
5 Ignition Switch
6 Not Used
7 Left Electrical Center
-Power
Seats, Power Mirrors, Door Locks,
Trunk Release, Audio Amplifier,
Remote Lock Control
8 Cooling Fan #1
Mini Relays Usage
9 Rear Defog
10 Not Used
11 Not Used
12 Cooling Fan #1
13 HVAC Blower (Climate Control)
14 Cooling Fan #2
15 Cooling FanMicro Relays Usage
16 Air Conditioning Compressor
17 Not Used
18 Fuel Pump
19 Automatic Light Control
20 Automatic Light Control
21 Horn
22 Daytime Running Lamps
Minifuses Usage
23
- 32 Spare Fuse Holder
33 Rear Defog
34 Accessory Power Outlets,
Cigarette Lighter
35 Not Used
36 Not Used
37 Air Conditioning Compressor,
Body Function Control Module
38 Automatic Transaxle
39 Powertrain Control Module
40 Anti
-Lock Brakes, Variable
Effort Steering

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Minifuses Usage
41 Ignition System
42 Back
-Up Lamps, Brake Transaxle
Shift Interlock
43 Horn
44 Powertrain Control Module
45 Parking Lamps
46 Climate Control System,
Air Conditioning
47 Canister Vent Valve, Exhaust
Oxygen Sensors
48 Fuel Pump, Injectors
49 Generator
50 Right Headlamp
51 Left Headlamp
52 Cooling Fan #2
53 HVAC Blower (Climate Control)
54 Not Used
55 Cooling Fan #2 Ground
56 Fuse Puller for Mini Fuses
57 Not Used
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb
Back
-Up Lamps 921. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High
-Mounted Stop Lamp 912. . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal Lamps 3157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop/Taillamps 3157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Halogen Headlamps
-Low Beam 9006. . . . . . . . . . . .
Halogen Headlamps
-High Beam 9005. . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking/Turn Signal Lamps 3157NA or 3157A. . . . .
Sidemarker Lamps 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For service information on other bulbs, contact your
dealer's service department.

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Capacities and Specifications
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure
to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in
this manual.
Capacities
Engine Crankcase
2.4L L4 Engine 4.0 quarts (3.8 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3400 V6 Engine 4.5 quarts (4.3 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transaxle
Complete Overhaul 9.5 quarts (9.0 L). . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Transaxle
Complete Overhaul 1.8 quarts (1.7 L). . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling System
2.4L L4 Engine 11.3 quarts (10.7 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3400 V6 Engine 13.6 quarts (12.9 L). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerant, Air ConditioningSee refrigerant . . . . .
charge label under the hood.
Fuel Tank14.3 U.S. gallons (54.1 L) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Pressures, SizesSee Tire
-Loading . . . . . . . . . . .
Information label on the
rear driver's side passenger door.
Engine Specifications
See ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in the Index.
VIN Engine Code
2.4L L4 Engine T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3400 V6 Engine E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displacement
2.4L L4 Engine 2.4 Liters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3400 V6 Engine 3.4 Liters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order
2.4L L4 Engine 1
-3-4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3400 V6 Engine 1
-2-3-4-5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower
2.4L L4 Engine 150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3400 V6 Engine 170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Nut Torque
100 lb-ft (140 N´m)

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Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
2.4L L4 A
-1279C* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3400 V6 A
-1279C* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Filter
2.4L L4 PF
-44* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3400 V6 PF
-47* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs
2.4L L441
-942* (Platinum Plug) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gap: 0.050 inch (1.27 mm)
3400 V641
-940* (Platinum Plug) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
PCV ValveCV892C* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type Shepherd's Hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger's Side 17 inches (43 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver's Side 22 inches (56 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* ACDelco

part number.
Vehicle Dimensions
Length 186.7 inches (474.2 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width 70.1 inches (178.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height 54.5 inches (138.4 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheelbase 107.0 inches (271.9 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Tread 59.1inches (150.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Tread 59.3 inches (150.7cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety,
dependability and emission control performance.
7
-2 Introduction
7
-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
7
-15 Part B: Owner Checks and Services7
-20 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
7
-22 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
7
-24 Part E: Maintenance Record

7-2
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer
for details.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
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.
Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and
recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this
manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good
working condition. Any damage caused by failure to
follow recommended maintenance may not be covered
by warranty.

7-3 How This Section is Organized
This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts:
ªPart A: Scheduled Maintenance Servicesº 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 dealer's service department or another qualified
service center do these jobs.
CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can
be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance
work only if you have the required know
-how
and the proper tools and equipment for the job.
If you have any doubt, have a qualified
technician do the work.
If you want to get the service information, see ªService
and Owner Publicationsº in the Index.ªPart B: Owner Checks and Servicesº tells you
what should be checked and when. It also explains
what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in
good condition.
ªPart C: Periodic Maintenance Inspectionsº explains
important inspections that your dealer's service
department or another qualified service center
should perform.
ªPart D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricantsº lists
some recommended products necessary to help keep
your vehicle properly maintained. These products, or
their equivalents, should be used whether you do the
work yourself or have it done.
ªPart E: Maintenance Recordº is a place for
you to record and keep track of the maintenance
performed on your vehicle. Keep your maintenance
receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.