20 Most Recent 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme - Page 7 Questions & Answers

It could be the oil pump but it could als be that the engine is wearing out. The first thing to do would be to get the engine checked out by a mechanic. Get a compression test. This will give you a good idea of the condition of your motor. If the cylinders are down ( 100 or less) but fairly even then it's wearing out and it's time to start thinking about rebuild or replace. You can buy yourself some time by switching to a heavier oil, talk to the mechanic but 15W-40 wouldn't be out of line.
If the compression is high then it could probably be that the oil pump is the problem. You need to remove the oilpan to do this so it is labour intensive. An oil pump and gaskets would be about $100 but plan on 4-5 hours labour, more if the engine has to come out to do the job. Hope this helps.

could need a new switch on the steering column

there are two fuse panels to check your signals, one is in the glove box. You will need to take out the glove box pocket and the other is under the hood beside your power distrubutor.

you have a wiring problem somewhere

Could be a lose battery terminal, or a lose wire from the battery to the dash.

There's a trunk release under the dashboard under the steering wheel. Square yellow button. Once you get it open. WD 40 the lock. Plus, sometimes junk in the trunk will get tangled in the locking mechanics.

As I told the other guy, this was a poor design of the plastic slide nob. It slips out of the the inside mechanism. Once you get it back working, always dig your fingers to the base of the nob to make sure it doesn't slip off. Spray some WD 40 as well.

The plastic lock slide device was poorly designed. You need to bury you fingers to the base every time you unlock it or it will slip off the inside mechanisms.

you did not specify what engine you have so I guessed with the 3.4l

Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect inlet and outlet hoses from pump.
3. Remove serpentine belt guard as necessary.
4. Remove belt from pulley, using 1/2 inch breaker bar.
5. Remove coolant recovery bottle as necessary.
6. Remove pump assembly.
7. Transfer pulley as necessary.
8. Reverse procedure to install, them bleed power steering system as follows:

1. Turn wheels all the way to left.
2. Add power steering to Cold mark on fluid level indicator.
3. Start engine and run at fast idle, then add fluid, if necessary, to bring level to Cold mark.
4. Bleed system by turning wheels from side to side without hitting stops. Keep fluid level at Cold mark.
5. Return wheels to center position and continue running engine for 2-3 minutes.
6. Road test vehicle to ensure steering functions normally and is free of noise.
7. Check fluid level and ensure level is at Hot mark after system has stabilized at its normal operating temperature.

open the valves as you fill and you wont have any air in it, also if already filled close valves crank let it get to operating temp till thermostat opens open the one farther from the thermostat housing first then the other rev engine a little till you have a steady stream then close them off your done.

Hello... Sounds like you might have a shorted fuel injector. To find out which one, you will need a scan tool to see which one is experiencing a miss.

Good Luck....

For the 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 3.1L DOHC V6

Firing Order:
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6

Cylinders:
.......(back)......
|...1....3....5...|
|...................|
|...2....4....6...|
.......(front)

Coil Connections:
..................................
.|.1..4.|...|.3..6.|...|.2..5.|

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Start by changing your fuel filter. If this doesn't help have someone check your fuel pressure.
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Check the primary and secondary resistance of your coil. Coils heat up and it the resistance is low, they will not operate correctly.

This is usually because of an idle speed set too low.

I have spent all morning helping people to understand the probems with trying to work on your a/c. I have been in the auto business since 1985 and about 1990 it became against the law for anyone, except licensed persons to touch anything doing with the a/c.


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Open the hood if its a v/6 engine remove the plenum and walla there are some of the spark plugs, the first three are in the front near the radiator, the other three are against the firewall and are very hard to see and replace/remove.
You have to have a 3/8" drive ratchet, a short 2" extension and a 6 " and a 10" along with a 5/8 " spark plug socket, remove the black spark plug wire (boots) off the tip of the plugs(one at a time so you dont mix up the wires) unscrew the plug, check the gap with a feeler gauge .045 " or as per factory specs.
If you have a four cylinder engine you only have to do four spark plugs and they are easy to replace they are in plain view, follow the same removal/installation as above.
Happy Motoring!!