1994 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 200

Service & Appearance Care How to Check and Add Oil Check oil only when engineis cold. the Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running. When ;to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Refex to the Maintenanc Schedule to determine whento change your fluid. See Scheduled Maintenancc Services in the Index. Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper tools, you should let your dealeror qualified servicecenter perform this maintenance. 1. Remove the wiring harness shield. 2. Clean the area around the fillplug oil How to Check Because this operation canbe a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at an Oldsmobile dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false readingon the dipstick. When to Check Check oil level every 30,000 miles (50 000 km)or 36 months. See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index. What Kind of Oil to Use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in theIndex. Use only the recommended oil. before removingit. 3 Remove the oil fill plug . using a%" allen wrench. $.The oil level is correct when it just reaches the bottom of the threadsof the inspection hole. 5. Replace the oil plugwith theO-ring in place. Torque to 10 Nom (88 lb. in.). 6. Replace the wiring harness shield. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle.Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall onhot engine partsor exhaust system, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. 198