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Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Cutlass 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal

    Object Number: 189001 Size: SH
  1. Remove the oil pan drain bolt and allow the oil to drain from the oil pan.
  2. Remove the oil filter.

    3. Object Number: 189093 Size: SH
  3. Remove the coolant jacket drain plug and allow the coolant to drain from the water jacket.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the oil pan drain bolt and the coolant jacket plug.

    5. Tighten

        • Tighten the oil pan drain bolt to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).
        • Tighten the water jacket plug to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
  5. If cleaning or repairing the engine block it is not necessary to reinstall the plugs.