2003 Oldsmobile Bravada engine coolant

Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number or specification may be obtained from your
dealer.
Engine
Oil
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol
of the proper viscosity. To determine
the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle's engine, see
Engine Oil on
Daae 5- 13.
I50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
Engine Coolant
I water and use only
DEX-COOL@ Coolant. See Enaine
Hydraulic Brake
System
Windshield
Washer Solvent
I Coolant on page 5-22.
"
Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent or
equivalent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985,
in Canada
. . ~~~
Parking Brake
meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Cable Guides 88901242,
or equivalent) or lubricant
I Cateqow LB or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part --
power Steering
No. U.S. 1052884, in Canada System 993294, or equivalent). ~ ~~ f~
Automatic DEXRON@ -111 Automatic
Transmission Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
Canada 10953474, or eauivalent).
Key
Lock (GM
Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Chassis
Lubrication
-. - -I ~
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGl #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part
No. U.S.
Front Axle and Rear equivalent meeting GM Specification 12378261,
in Canada 10953455) or
I 99861 15.
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CHECK WASHER FLUID ............. ......... 3-54
Checking Brake Fluid
................................... 5-35
Checking Coolant
......................................... 5-23
Checking Engine Oil
........................................ 5-14
Checking Things Under the Hood
...................... 5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems
...................... 1-56
Chemical Paint Spotting
................................... 5-83
Child Restraints Center Seat Position
.................................... 1-45
Child Restraint Systems
... .................... 1-32
Infants and Young Children
........................... 1-29
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)
.............. ..... 1-38
Older Children
.................................... . 1-27
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
.............................. 1-40
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position
........................ 1-40
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position
.......................... 1-42
Top Strap
................................................... 1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................ 1-37
Where to Put the Restraint
........................... 1-35
Chime Level Adjustment
.................................. 3-91
Cigarette Lighter
............................................. 3-20
Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle
.................................. 5-77
Outside of Your Vehicle
................................ 5-80
Underbody Maintenance
............................... 5-83
Video Screen
.............................................. 3-91 Cleaning
(cont.)
Weatherstrips
.............................................. 5-80
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
....................... 5-80
Climate Controls Personalization
.................... 3-27
Dual Automatic
............................................ 3-21
Rear
.......................................................... 3-25
Steering Wheel Controls
............................... 3-27
Compact Disc Messages
.......................... 3-65, 3-76
Compass Calibration
.......... ..................... 2-31
Compass Operation
..................................... 2-30
Compass Variance
.......................................... 2-31
Content Theft-Deferrent
.................................... 2-16
Control of
a Vehicle ....................................... 4-5
Convenience Net
.................................. .. 2-44
Coolant Engine Temperature Gage
............................ 3-35
Climate Control System
Heater, Engine
............................................ 2-20
Cooling System
.............................................. 5-26
Cruise Control
................................................ 3-11
Cruise Control Light
........................................ 3-40
Current and Past Model Order Forms
................ 7-11
Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation
...................... 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices
........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
................................................ 7-5
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E
Electrical System
Add-on Equipment
...................................... 5-86
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-86
Headlamps
................................................. 5-86
Power Windows and Other Power Options
...... 5-86
Windshield Wiper Fuses
............................... 5-86
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
System
...................................................... 4-43
Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate
............ 2-13
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
................................................... 3-38
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
......................................... 5-1 8
Battery
....................................................... 5-38
Change Engine Oil Light
............................... 3-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light
............ 3-35
Coolant
...................................................... 5-22
Coolant Heater
............................................ 2-20
Cooling System Inspection
............................ 6-15
Engine Compartment Overview
...................... 5-1 2
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-28
Fan Noise
.................................................. 5-32
Oil ............................................................. 5-13
Overheating
................................................ 5-24
Reduced Power Light
................................... 3-40
Starting
...................................................... 2-1 9
Coolant Temperature
Gage
........................... 3-35 Engine
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction
Indicator Check
............................. ... 6-11
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
................... 5-87
Engine Coolant Level Check
............................. 6-10
Engine Oil Additives
........................................ 5-17
Engine Oil Level Check
................................... 6-10
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
..................... 6-5
Entertainment System Cleaning the Video Screen
........................... 3-91
DVD Distortion
............................................ 3-89
Entry Lighting
.............................................. 3-18
Environmental Concerns
........................ ... 4-17
Erasing HomeLinkO Buttons
................... ... 2-39
Exit Lighting
................................................... 3-18
Express-Down Window
.................................... 2-15
Extender, Safety Belt
....................................... 1-26
Exterior Lamps
........................................... 3-14
ENGINE COOLANT HOT/IDLE ENGINE
............. 3-52
F
FabridCarpet ................................................. 5-77
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner
...................................... 5-18
Finding a PTY Station
............................. 3-60, 3-69
Finding a Station
.................................... 3-58, 3-66
Finish Care
.................................................... 5-81
Finish Damage
............................................... 5-82
Fixed Mast Antenna
........................................ 3-91
Flash-to-Pass
................................................... 3-8
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Flat Tire ......................................... 5-61
Flat Tire, Changing
......................................... 5-62
Fluid Automatic Transmission
................................ 5-20
Power Steering
........................................... 5-33
Windshield Washer
...................................... 5-33
FM
............................................................... 3-89
Fog Lamps
.................................................... 3-16
Following Distance
.......................................... 4-50
Footnotes
........................................................ 6-5
Front Axle ...................................................... 5-44
Front Storage Area
......................................... 2-42
Fuel
............................................................... 5-5
Additives ...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel
.............................................. 5-6
Filling Your Tank
........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries
.............................. 5-6
Gage
......................................................... 3-42
Gasoline Octane
........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light
....................................... 3-42
System Inspection
....................................... 6-1 5
Fuel Information .............................................. 3-44
FUEL LEVEL LOW
.............................. .... ~~~~ 3-54
Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers
.......... ...... 5-86
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
..................... 5-9
G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light
... ............... 3-41
Engine Coolant Temperature
................. 3-35
Fuel
.................................................. 3-42
Oil Pressure
..... ........ ............... 3-38
Speedometer
...................................... 3-30
Tachometer
............................................. 3-30
Garage Door Opener
....................................... 2-37
Gasoline Octane
........................ ......... 5-5
Speclflcatlons
............................................... 5-5
Gate Ajar Light
............................................... 3-42
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
........ 2-39
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
................ 4-17
Glass Surfaces
............................................... 5-79
Glove Box ..................................................... 2-41
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities
...................................
Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 3-32
...
............. 7-5
Hazard Warning Flashers
................................... 3-5
Head Restraints
............................................... 1-5
Headlamps Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
.................... 3-8
Bulb Replacement
....................................... 5-47
Windshield Wiper
......................................... 5-86 Electrical System ......................................... 5-86
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Headphones ................................................... 3-77
Heated Seats
................................................... 1-3
Highway Hypnosis
........................................... 4-34
Hill and Mountain Roads
.................................. 4-34
Hitches
.......................................................... 4-49
HomeLink@ Transmitter, Programming
................ 2-37
HomeLink@ Transmitter
................................... 2-37
Hood Checking Things Under
................................ 5-10
Release ..................................................... 5-1 0
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
Recovery Tank
............................................ 5-28
How to Add Fluid ............................................ 5-22
How to Check ........................................ 5-20, 5-53
How to Check Lubricant
................................... 5-46
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
.................. 5-33
How
to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-13
Hydroplaning
.................................................. 4-30
How
to Add
Coolant to the Coolant
How
to Add Coolant to the Radiator .................. 5-30
How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii
I
ICE POSSIBLE .............................................. 3-54
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-25
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-25
If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-37
If the
Light
Is Flashing ..................................... 3-36
If You Are Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ....... 4-40
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-46
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
........................... 4-38
Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-18
Inflation -- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-53
Brake System
............................................. 6-16
Engine Cooling System
................................ 6-15
Fuel System
............................................... 6-15
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-15
Boot and Seal
......................................... 6-15
(All-Wheel Drive)
...................................... 6-16
Cluster
....................................................... 3-29
Overview
..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness
............................. 3-17
Interior Lamps
................................................ 3-17
Interior Plastic Components
.............................. 5-79
Ignition Transmission
Lock Check
...................... 6-13
Infants and Young Children, Restraints
............... 1-29
inspection
Exhaust System
.......................................... 6-15
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Transfer Case and Front Axle
Instrument Panel
J
Jump Starting ................................................. 5-39
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Tachometer ........... ....
Taillamps Turn Signal Lamps
.........
ThefbDeterrent. Radio ........
Theft-Deterrent Systems ......
Content Theft-Deterrent ...
Passlock@ .....................
Tilt Wheel ..........................
Testing the Alarm ...............
....... .. 3-30
........................... 5-47
........................... 2-17
........................... 3-88
........................... 2-16
........................... 2-16
........................... 2-17
............................. 3-6 ...
Tire Inflation Check ......................................... 6-10
Tires
..................................................... 5-52. 5-82
Buying New Tires
........................................ 5-56
Chains
....................................................... 5-60
Changing a Flat Tire
.................................... 5-62
If a Tire Goes Flat
....................................... 5-61
Inflation
-- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-53
Inspection and Rotation
................................ 5-53
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
......................... 5-57
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
................. 5-58
Wheel Replacement
..................................... 5-58
When
It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-55
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-21
Top
of the Instrument Panel ............................. 5-79
Top Strap
...................................................... 1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location
............................... 1-37 Torque Lock
................................................... 2-27
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
.................. 4-48
Towing Recreational Vehicle
..................................... 4-41
Towing a Trailer
.......................................... 4-45
Your Vehicle
............................................... 4-41
Traction Assist System (TAS)
...................................... 4-9
Trailer Brakes
................................................. 4-49
Trailer Wiring Harness
..................................... 4-53
Transfer Case
................................................ 5-44
Transmission Fluid, Automatic
........................................... 5-20
Transmission Operation, Automatic
.................... 2-22
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual
............................................ 7-10
Travel Note Recorder
...................................... 2-41
Traveling
to Remote Areas ............................... 4-17
Trip Information
.............................................. 3-44 .
Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-30
TRANS HOT IDLE
ENGINE
............................. 3-54
Transportation Options
...................................... 7-7
Turn and Lane Change Signals
.......................... 3-7
TURN SIGNAL
ON ......................................... 3-53
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
.................. 4-51
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
........................... 3-7
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