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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1998EIGHTY-EIGHT V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINEENGINE LUBRICATIONSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight V6-3.8L VIN K
System Specifications
1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION System Specifications
Oil Capacity
with Oil Filter Change 4.25L (4.5 qt.)
without Oil Filter Change 3.75L (4 qt.)
Oil Pressure @ Operating Temperature (1850 RPM)
Using 10W-30 Oil 414 kpa (60 psi min)
Oil Filter Type Throw Away Element and Can
Type of Lubrication:
Main Bearings Pressure
Connecting Rods Pressure
Piston Pins Splash
Balance Shaft Bearing - Front Splash
Balance Shaft Bushing - Rear Pressure
Camshaft Bearings Pressure
Timing Chain Splash
Cylinder Walls Splash
Oil Pump Type Gerotor
Oil Pressure Sending Unit Electrical
Oil Intake Stationary
Oil Filter System Full Flow
with Oil Filter Change 4.25L (4.5 qt.)
without Oil Filter Change 3.75L (4 qt.)
Oil Pressure @ Operating Temperature (1850 RPM)
Using 10W-30 Oil 414 kpa (60 psi min)
Oil Filter Type Throw Away Element and Can
Type of Lubrication:
Main Bearings Pressure
Connecting Rods Pressure
Piston Pins Splash
Balance Shaft Bearing - Front Splash
Balance Shaft Bushing - Rear Pressure
Camshaft Bearings Pressure
Timing Chain Splash
Cylinder Walls Splash
Oil Pump Type Gerotor
Oil Pressure Sending Unit Electrical
Oil Intake Stationary
Oil Filter System Full Flow
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.