Page 1: ...wner s anua Important Operating Safety and Maintenance Instructions NINETY EIGHT DELTA 88 ROYALE DELTA 88 CUSTOM DELTA 88...
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Page 3: ...k of excellence you can be certain that it represents GM design and engineering and that it has been built with care and dedication you have come to expect from Oldsmobile Your new 1970 Oldsmobile mee...
Page 4: ...enance Service and any other assistance you may require To assist dealers in handling your needs Oldsmobile maintains zone offices at the locations listed on the inside back cover Should you have any...
Page 5: ...passing turning or lane changing so you won t run into the unexpected Maintain proper spacing and check rearnrard conditions too When the light turns greeo make sure cross wise traffic has stopped bef...
Page 6: ...ow to slick ice or dig your wheels in deeper Sand rock salt Liquid Tire Chain or a piece of carpeting under the drive wheels can help if you do not get bogged down 3 Remember that wet ice at about 32...
Page 7: ...on the upper door paneL All doors can be locked from the outside by simply depressing the interior door lock button and depressing the outside door handle plunger while closing the door Once closed r...
Page 8: ...hich can result in a spring back of the steering wheel when the lock is released As a further precaution never reach through the steering wheel to operate contro s or lor any other reason The ignition...
Page 9: ...not have enough power to keep running In that case con tinue cranking with the accelerator fully depressed until the engine clears itself of excess gasoline and runs smoothly Emergency Starting If yo...
Page 10: ...ocated directly above the steering column on the instrument panel On console equipped cars the selector lever and shift indicator are located on the console between the front seats When shifting to Pa...
Page 11: ...mph by depressing the accelerator pedal part way down CAUTION Care should he taken to avoid sudden accelerations when both drive wheels of any vehicle are on a slippery surface This could cause both d...
Page 12: ...o operate efficiently on Regular or Premium grade fuels commonly sold in the United States and Canada depending on the engine installed in your car The table indicates the fuel grade requirements for...
Page 13: ...essive knocking is considered misuse of the engine for which the Oldsmobile Division is not responsible under the terms of the Olds mobile New Vehicle Warranty After arriving in a foreign cowltry dete...
Page 14: ...t speeds of less than 35 mph However the drive wheels rear wheels must be raised off the ground or the drive shaft disconnected when the transmission is not operating properly or when a speed of 35 mp...
Page 15: ...High Beam Indicotor 9 Charging System Warning Indicator 10 Oil Pressure Warning Indicator 11 Fuel Gouge 12 Right Turn Indicator 13 Electric Clock 14 Center Air Conditioning Outlet T5 Cruise Control O...
Page 16: ...t is not a substi tute for visual checking of the fluid level in the master cylinder which is a normal maintenance item at intervals specified on page 37 Engine Temperature Indicator Lights A green si...
Page 17: ...ight is operational When the engine starts and oil pressure builds up the light will go out This signal light is an oil pressure indicator not an oil level gauge Should the light go on while the engin...
Page 18: ...other half still provides braking action CAUTION Driving through deep wa ter may affect brake performance Ap plying the brakes lightly will indicate whether they have been affected To dry them quickl...
Page 19: ...disengage the lock handles located at the front of the side rails by rotating inboard until the lock hook levers are free from the lock strikers located on the windshield header The lock handles must...
Page 20: ...t and rear tum signal lamps If the indicator lamp remains on and does not flash check for a defective signal lamp bulb If the indicator fails to light when the lever is moved check the fuse and indica...
Page 21: ...serves four functions 1 Pulling the switch half way out pro vides parking lights instrument panel lights tail lights and side marker lights 2 Pulling the switch all the way out pro vides all driving l...
Page 22: ...er effi ciency and reduce fonnation of fog or frost on the inside of the windshield during initial operation under certain atmospheric conditions Also clear the windshield rear window outside mir rors...
Page 23: ...ck latch prevents the seat back from folding forward under loads equal to more than 20 times the weight of the seat back To release the latch on the Strato design seat push the button located in the u...
Page 24: ...oid a wearing a lap belt loosely or witb slack in the system b wearing the helt with the webbing not fully ex tracted from a non locking retractor and c wearing the helt in a twisted condition or pinc...
Page 25: ...d fist between the belt and your chest with thumb against chest and back of hand facing upward CAUTION The driver s shoulder belt should be adjusted so the driver can reacb essential operating control...
Page 26: ...ould be taken 1 Children should be placed in the rear seat Never allow a child to stand or kneel on any seat 2 Infants unable to sit up by themselves should be restrained by placing them in a covered...
Page 27: ...and cradle their head on their arms Lap belted rear seat occupants shou1d lean far forward and rest head on arms on the top of the front seat back rest Children or short adults in front or back seats...
Page 28: ...iew mir ror incorporates a triple jointed mounting so the driver can position the mirror verti cally and horizontally to suit his driving needs It is only necessary to exert enough pressure to overcom...
Page 29: ...wiper switch should be turned OFF and the accumulation removed When the wiper motor cools the circuit breaker will automatically reconnect and the wipers will become operational again when the switch...
Page 30: ...to the extreme right Controls The Comfortron control pan el is located on the instrument panel just to the left of the steering column Normal Operation Use the foHowing procedme L Rotate the TEMP temp...
Page 31: ...a standard differential When one wheel encounters a slippery surface however the Anti Spin differential directs the driving force to the wheel having the better traction CAUTION On cars equipped with...
Page 32: ...e have your serviceman take a good look at your tires checking them for excessive wear cuts nails etc Check too that all wheel nuts are tight and that each wheel is running true no wobble as would occ...
Page 33: ...uld also be periodically checked for proper attachment leaks cracks chafing deterioration etc Ask your serviceman to check brake lines and hoses when your car is on the hoist for oil change O r lubric...
Page 34: ...in research and development work related to vehicle emissions and control systems have been developed which aTC highly effective in reducing undesirable crankcase and exhaust emissions This work cont...
Page 35: ...tors vehicles are equipped with Positive Crankcase Ventilation a system which permits no crank case emission to be discharged into the ambient air To function properly the system depends on the pev Va...
Page 36: ...could A 3 become ineffective because of wear misalignment or misadjust ment occurring during normal use or as a result of misuse or abuse Periodically the driver should check perlonn nce 01 these fea...
Page 37: ...latch or A 4 lock properly your dealer should be consulted without delay for evaluation and correction of the problem Hood Latches Check to make sure the hood closes easily but firmly by lifting on t...
Page 38: ...ents Complete effectiveness of the system as well as full power and performance depend upon proper engine maintenance See service recommendations B 3 HOSE SOLENOID TO CARBURETOR ClUN AIR HOSE SOlENOIO...
Page 39: ...may detect a gaso line odor during or after driving in heavy traffic If you find this bjectionable you may obtain relief by using a lower volatility fuel B 4 for Cleaner Air Better Engine Performance...
Page 40: ...the switch off The system does not operate under 30 mph or when the ignition is off When Cruise Control is not in operation the instrument panel switch should be turned to OFF position CAUTION With t...
Page 41: ...passenger compartment through the heating outlets For Ventilating Push the VENT but ton This allows 100 outside air to enter the passenger compartment through the air conditioner outlets Heat may be a...
Page 42: ...n of the mirror simply move the lever in the direction desired Vanity Mirror light On Luxury Sedans the rear seat vanity mirror light optional equipment will op erate only with tbe ignition in the ON...
Page 43: ...ving windows with electric window regulators from a master switch control Individual switches are provided under each window for passenger use All of these switches have an ignition inter lock so that...
Page 44: ...a AM FM S t ere a Radio The AM FM stereo radio provides a selection of AM FM monaural or FM stereo reception The AM FM frequency band reception may be selected by sliding the frequency bar lo cated ab...
Page 45: ...ce out of the direct sun light and with the open end of the pack up Rear Seat Speaker With the optional rear seat speaker tbe ring behind the right hand knob on the radio control panel enables you to...
Page 46: ...e selected position and releasing the lever The TELE SCOPE feature of the wheel is used by rotating the locking lever located on the top side of the steering column above the steering wheel cover coun...
Page 47: ...is also important that the safety related components of your car be checked regu larly For example the exhaust system should be looked at whenever your car is on the hoist for an oil change and corre...
Page 48: ...d keep filled to level of filler plug hole with Lubricant Part Number GM 1051022 GM 1050081 or SAE 90 multipurpose type gear lubri cant meeting Military Specification MIL L2105B available at your Olds...
Page 49: ...posits resulting from some unusual operational difficulty a thoroughly tested and approved concen trate GM Hi Detergent Concentrate is available at your Oldsmobile Dealer It is suggested that in the e...
Page 50: ...meets G M specifications 6031 M every 12 months and inspected for lash and wear Power Steering System Check the fluid level in the pump reser voir at each engine oil change period with SAE 30 oils may...
Page 51: ...ery 24 months or 24 000 miles whichever occurs first Do not wash oil or clean with air hose The air cleaner will require more frequent service under dusty conditions Your Oldsmobile Dealer can advise...
Page 52: ...wear If there is too much pedal lash the clutch may not disengage completely causing gear shifting trouble When pedal lash is less than Ih inch or more than 1 inch an adjustment should be made by your...
Page 53: ...M should be used Quartsof Ethylene Glycol Year Around 8 Qts U S 9 Q t U S 10 Qts U S C oolant 6 75 Q t Imp 7 5 Qts Imp 8 25 Qt Imp Delta 88 350 cu tn Without Air Conditioning WF 47 F Temperature Delta...
Page 54: ...bumper notch 5 Remove wheel discs or hub caps us ing the sharp end of the jack handle NOTE On Ninety Eights it is necessary to remove the rear wheel opening panel To remove this panel lift the panel l...
Page 55: ...Use a brush and a solution of ammonia and water or baking soda and water Flush off with clear water After cleaning apply petroleum jelly or petrolatum to En ergizer cable clamps and terminals to reta...
Page 56: ...oad carrying capacity to operate satisfactorily at all loads up to and including the full rated load specified in that table at all normal highway speeds For the added convenience of owners many Oldsm...
Page 57: ...ripe J78 x 15 Whitewall 98 All Black 8 85 x 15 3Stripe Whitewall export AII Standard and Optional tires are load range B Tread Wear Indicators The original equipment tires on your Oldsmobile in corpor...
Page 58: ...ection is an owner responsibility and parts damaged by chemical action or abrasion are not considered to be defective under the terms of the Oldsmobile New Vehicle Warranty Convertible Top The folding...
Page 59: ...hem is right after the car has been washed Touch Up Paint to match your car s color is available at most Oldsmobile Dealers Undercoating When applying this added protection the undercoating material s...
Page 60: ...these deposits This is particularly true in geographical areas where these exposure conditions are severe Properly appJied polishes and waxes of known qual ity will provide the best protection Most Ol...
Page 61: ...iler hauling ext nlh Idling numeroul hort ips or prolong d operatiOn at IUb O l emperature chan engine oll _ Y i month or al thIN hol l and mile intervals whichey occurs linl ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace...
Page 62: ...ty Eights wilh 455 Engine Qts Qts Qts Qis Qts Pts Pts 16 5 5 16 5 17 5 5 3 7 5 3 13 75 4 IUS 14 5 4 3 0 4 4 CAPACITIES conllnued U S IMPERIAL ENGINE CRANKCASE UNITS MEASURE MEASURE Drainand Refill Qts...
Page 63: ...Fuel Recommended Regular Regular Premium Premium 52 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FILTERS ITEM I USAGE IRECOMMENDATION En ne Oil filter All Engines AC Type Pf 30 Engine Air Cleaner Element 2 Bbl Engines AC Type...
Page 64: ...Trunk Map lamp Mirror Map Light Courtesy Side Roof or Rear Quarter Arm Rest QUANTITY n l I n l l n LAMP SPECIFICATIONS LAMP NO 194 161 168 1895 1445 1893 1816 631 563 53 USAGE QUANTITY LAMP NO Consol...
Page 65: ...ctric Windows Vanity Mirror lamp Mirrar Map Lamp Power RelayIAcsys Fuse Type and Amperes AGC O SFE 10 SFE 10 SfE 10 SfE 4 AGC 1S AGe 1S AGC O SfE 10 54 Usage Clock Cigar lighter Dome lamp Courtesy Lam...
Page 66: ...ocotion _____________ 18 Specificotions _ __ ___ ____ S4 Glass and Mirrors _____ __________ _ 47 Glove 80x Latch ___________ 18 Guardian Maintenance _____ 36 Ha zard Warning Flasher ____ 17 Hea d lig...
Page 67: ..._ 26 Power Release ___ _ _ _ __ 32 Turn and lane Change Signals_ 17 Under Coating _ _ _ ___ _ _ 8 Ventilation _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 19 Vinyl Covered Roof Tops 8 Washing _ _ __ _ _ _ 8 56 Waxing and Polishing...
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