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Page 1: ...Ninety Eight Delta 8E Royale Delta 88 Custom Delta 88 www PlandeGraissage org...

Page 2: ...ain that it represents our very finest in design and engineering that it has been built with care and dedi cation and that it offers all the quality reliability safety and value that you have come to...

Page 3: ...0 Technical Data Pages 41 Services 44 49 51 52 The contents of this publication were applicable Clnd in effect 0 1 the time the monuo l was a pproved for printing However Oldsmobile Division fe orves...

Page 4: ...ING CONDITIONS WEATHER ROAD TRAFFIC TURN SIGNALS 0 HAZARD WARNING fLASHER SURROUNDINGS BEFORE DRIVING AWAY WHILE DRIVING HORN o TIRES 0 PRESSURE check at least monthly CUTS AND BRUISES CAR ADJUSTMENTS...

Page 5: ...ion cars Place automatic transmission selector in Park Reverse for manual transmission Turn key to LOCK position Remove key Lock a II doors The ignition key warning buzzer warns you if you have left t...

Page 6: ...bile Dealerships serves to remind them and their customers that quality promptness and dependability in service are the foundation of good customer relationships Whenever you need service your Oldsmob...

Page 7: ...but ton and depressing the outside door handle plunger while closing the door Once closed release the plunger and the door is locked The front doors can also be locked by using the square headed key A...

Page 8: ...ng and then drive at moderate speeds for several miles especially during cold weather to pre vent unnecessary wear on the engine trans mission and differential 3 If Engine is Warm With the ignition in...

Page 9: ...may have the Jetaway drive or Turbo Hydra Matic drive On all models except the console equipped cars the selector level is located on the right side of the steering column and the shift indicator is l...

Page 10: ...ot shift from D to L while traveling on slippery roads or a skid could be induced Neither transmis sion win upshift from low range as long as the selector lever is in L position Forced Downshift When...

Page 11: ...nears stopping depress the clutch pedal along with the brake pedal and move the shift lever into neutral as the car comes to a stop Neutral For use when starting or idling the car Never coast in neut...

Page 12: ...oline is flammable and explo sive under certain conditions Always stop tbe engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near tbe vehicle when refueling If gasoline fumes are noticed while dr...

Page 13: ...able and advice as to where they may be pur chased Towing With Ignition Key Available Normally your Oldsmobile may be towed with all four wheels on the ground for distances up to 50 miles at speeds of...

Page 14: ...then remove wheel nuts and wheel 9 Install spare wheel and fully tighten wheel nuts 10 To lower the car place jack lever in DOWN position and operate handle through full travel Before replacing the j...

Page 15: ...ator 9 Chorging System Worning light 10 Fuel Gouge 11 Right Turn Indicator light 12 Oil Pressure Worning Light 13 Electric Clock U Center Air Conditioning Outlet 15 Glove Box Door Knob 16 Cruise Contr...

Page 16: ...have your Oldsmobile Dealer cor rect the trouble as soon as possible NOTE This warning light is not a substitute fo r visual checking of the fluid level in the master cylinder which is a normal mainte...

Page 17: ...the cause determined and corrected The red signal light HOT will go on momentarily when starting the car to let you know the warning light is operational The only other time the red signal light shoul...

Page 18: ...signed to eliminate peri odic brake adjustments Tbe self adjusting mechanism is actuated as needed whenever the car is moved in reverse and the brakes are applied On cars equipped with disc brakes the...

Page 19: ...s located at the front of the side rails near windshield header until the lock hook lever is disengaged from the striker on the windshield header The locking bandies must remain in the inboard positio...

Page 20: ...on the lever A green light on the instrument panel flashes to indicate proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lamps If the indicator lamp remains on and does not flash check for a defectiv...

Page 21: ...switch serves four functions I PuJling the switch half way out provides parking lights instrument panel lights tail lights and side marker lights 2 Pulling the switch all the way out provides all dri...

Page 22: ...ioned be tween HEAT and DEFROST to regu late the amount of air flow from the heater and defroster outlets CAUllON 10 inclement weather clear snow or ice from cowl air inlets This wiD improve heater an...

Page 23: ...ht of the center grille when viewed from the front of the car Apply pressure to this lever forcing it upward The hood will release but will be prevented from opening further by a secondary latch locat...

Page 24: ...ake sure that the belt webbing is completely unwound from the retractor drum then con nect the belt and make the necessary adjust ments at the buckle for proper fit To release the lap belt simply depr...

Page 25: ...oulder belt without a lap belt can be extremely hazardous to the wearer in case of an accident In addition the use of a shoulder belt is not recommended for a person less than 4 feet 7 inches in beigh...

Page 26: ...n the vehicle on the rear seat The bassinet should be securely restrained with the regular vehicle seat beJts An alternate method is to position the bas sinet so that it rests against the back of the...

Page 27: ...he screw indicated in the illustration Trunk Compartment The trunk compartment may be opened with the oval end key and by lifting up on the counter balanced trunk lid To close the lid must be shut fir...

Page 28: ...er reservoir checked regularly with special attention to keeping the reservoir fiDed during periods of heavy use GM Windshie1d W tsher Solvent shouJd be used as directed to prevent freezing damage and...

Page 29: ...dsmobile Comfortron Air Conditioning system optional equipment automatically controls the air conditioner heater system to provide the interior temperature selected by the driver on the control panel...

Page 30: ...fogged over This will direct a stream of forced air to the windshield automatically controlled for temperature and blower speed The DE ICE position pro vides maximum heated air at high blower speed t...

Page 31: ...evelopment work related to vehic le emissions and control systems have been developed which are highly effective in reducing undesirable crankcase and exhaust emissions Thi s work continues at an acce...

Page 32: ...cient engine operation An operational check of the PCV Valve should be made at the first oil change 4 months or 6 000 miles whichever occurs first Every 12 months or 12 000 miles whichever occurs firs...

Page 33: ...ower and performance depend upon engine idle speed ignition timing and fuel mixture being set according to the specifications shown on a decal under the hood These adjustments should be checked at the...

Page 34: ...l change 4 months or 6 000 miles whichever comes first A subsequent check should be made at 12 months or 12 000 miles whichever comes first and every 12 months or 12 000 miles thereafter A check of th...

Page 35: ...pres sing the accelerator pedal When you remove your foot from the pedal the car will slow down to your cruising speed prior to the acceleration The Cruise Control system can be disengaged at any time...

Page 36: ...and the TEMPERATURE lever adjusted to maintain comfort with the higher air flow For maximum cooling during hot humid weather push the RECIRC but ton This allows a mixture of 80 recircu lated air and...

Page 37: ...The remote control lever for this optional mirror is located at the upper front edge of the left front door To adjust the positiori of the mirror simply move the lever in the direction desired Power...

Page 38: ...e right of the steering column on the instrument panel to tum the blowers on and off The upper level outlets are opened by pulling the upper ventilation control knobs located on the right and left cow...

Page 39: ...ntrol Knobs The inner left knob operates the ON OFF switch and the volume con trol while the outer left knob operates the tone control Manual tuning is operated by the right inner knob If your radio i...

Page 40: ...ion and may be corrected by tuning in a different station which is within the FM range If no FM stations are within range AM tuning should be used 34 AM FM Wonder Bar tn addition to manual and push bu...

Page 41: ...bel side up and engage fully The two player controls sbould then be adjusted as follows I Program push the program bar to select the desired program number Individual 35 songs or arrangements cannot b...

Page 42: ...lume from the rear speaker is decreased Turning the control to the left causes the reverse With the word SPEAKER in the top position the volume is approximately equal at the front and rear speakers Ji...

Page 43: ...ving conditions On long trips the steering wheel position can be changed to minimize tension and fatigue The adjustments are simple and independent of each other The TILT mechanism is operated by lift...

Page 44: ...developed and tested for use by Oldsmobile Dealers Owner Responsibility Normal maintenance services and replace ment of service items as described in this section are the responsibility of the owner...

Page 45: ...onth or 12 000 mile interval whichever occurs first and every 12 months or 12 000 miles there after Engine Tune Up and Electrical Checks Fuel and electrical systems are subject to wear and contaminati...

Page 46: ...For maximum performance and economy for your Oldsmobile replace with General Motors parts Filters perform the important function of cleaning air fuel or oil and should be serviced at recommended inter...

Page 47: ...mmended that the lubricant be re placed every 12 000 miles Engine Oil Recommendations Use only engine oil which meets GM 6041 M standard High quality oils which are in tended for service MS and pass c...

Page 48: ...nge of oil See your Oldsmobile Dealer for advice on the frequency of oil and filter changes under unusual driving conditions The above recommendations apply to the first change as well as subsequent o...

Page 49: ...ricated using a water resistant E P chassis lubricant that meets G M specifications 6031M every 12 months and inspected for lash and wear Transmissions Automatic Check fluid level at each engine oil c...

Page 50: ...ke linings should be inspecled periodically for wear The frequency of this inspection depends upon driving conditions such as traffic or terrain and also the driving tech niques of individual owners Y...

Page 51: ...3 a sufficient number of times until the drained liquid is color less 5 Allow system to drain completely and then close radiator drain va lve lightly 6 Add the necessary amount of high quality inhibi...

Page 52: ...ot weather 1f low add distilled water to bring the level to the bottom of the split Quarts of Ethylene Glycol Year Around Coolant 8 als u s 9 Qls U S 10 ats u s 6 75 Qts Imp 7 5 Qls Imp 8 25 Qls Imp D...

Page 53: ...is phenomenon known as hydroplaning may cause partial or complete loss of trac tion wh ich adversely affects vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce the possibility of traction loss the followi...

Page 54: ...Rating Fiberglass Whilewall 2 Ply Belted Premiums Eighty Eights 8 55 x 15 HI8 xl5 8 55 x15 While N inely Eights 8 85 x15 JI8 xl5 8 8 x 15 White NOTE Only those tires of the size shown on the adjacent...

Page 55: ...cted to volati le cleaners or household bleaches Fre quent washing with neutral soap suds Juke warm water and a soft bristle brush is normally all that is necessary to maintain the Factory Fresh look...

Page 56: ...l non alkaline soap and lukewarm water Scrub in all directions covering a 2 foot area at a time Carefully overlap each section to avoid streaking and then rinse with plenty of water to remove all suds...

Page 57: ...ntervals thereafter AIR CLEANER ElEMENT Replace every 24 000 miles or more often 0 requi red when operoting under dusty conditions AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION J NORMAL OPERATION Change fluid ond reploce sl...

Page 58: ...Oella 88s Pls 3 7 3 0 N inety Eights Pls 5 3 4 4 52 CAPACITIES continued ENGIN E CRANKCASE UNITS Drain and Refill Qts Refill with Filter Change Qts FUEL TANK Gals POWE RS TEERING Pump Only Uts Complet...

Page 59: ...l 70177 Regular 455 H C 4 BBl 4 126 4 250 10 25 to 1 455 54 4 365 4600 RPM 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 UN UO R44 S 030 30 8 BTC 850 RP D elco R7lS 73 90 Premium 53 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Vehicle Identification Nu...

Page 60: ...Panel 1 Ash Tray and Ignition Switch 1 1445 Cruise Control 1 Radio D ial L 1893 Electric Clock 1 1816 631 Underhood 1 Trunk 1 Map Lamp 1 Mirror Map light 1 563 Courtesy 2 Side Roof Of Rear Quarter 2...

Page 61: ...SFE 10 SFE 10 SFE 10 SFE 4 AGC 25 AGC 25 AGC L O SFE 20 55 Clock C igar Lighter Dome Lamp Courtesy lamps Trunk Lamp G love Box Lamp Name of Fuse Circuit on Fuse Block Clk Ltr Ctsy Fuse Type and Ampere...

Page 62: ...18 19 2 20 27 21 36 Jock Operation 11 Keys 5 Lights Brake Warning System 14 Cornering 28 Courtesy ond Reor Quarter 28 Oil Pressure 15 56 Rear View Mirror Moplight 31 Specifications 54 Vanity Mirror 31...

Page 63: ...Calif 91364 Memphis Tennessee 38111 Century Building 3294 Poplar Ave Milwaukee Wisconsin 53226 Mayfair Plaza 2421 North Mayfair Rd Minneapolis Minn 55435 Pentagon Office Park 4640 W 77th Street Newark...

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