1996 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 235

F can be injurea and yourvehicle could be You damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt anyvehicle maintenance task. Be sure touse the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English"and "metric" fasteners canbe easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or falloff. You could behurt. Adding Equipmentto the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to outside of your vehicle can the affect the airflow around This may cause wind noise it. and affect windshield washer performance. Check wit your Oldsmobile retailer before adding equipment to t outside of your vehicle. Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number (VIN) shows the code letter for your engine.You will find the VIN at the top of your instrument panel. left (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in the Index.) Use regular unleaded gasoline rated87 octane or at higher. At a minimum, should meet specifications it ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93 in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) better vehicle performance for and engine protection. Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to other gasolines. 6-3