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Oldsmobile (1970-1989): service and repair manuals

A repair manual for your Oldsmobile (1970-1989)? Here are shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Oldsmobile cars. They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

1970 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the mechanical components of the 1970 Oldsmobile passenger cars.

Models:
- 442
- 98
- Cutlass, Cutlass Supreme
- Delta 88
- F-85
- Toronado
- Vista Cruiser.

Covers only the chassis (not the body):
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter, alternator, voltage regulator).

  • Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Oldsmobile dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: 70OLDSSM.

Product details

Author:Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:1184 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 5.7 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 2.24 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791407506
Repair manual: 1970 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual

1970 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual

Language: English

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1971 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual - All Series

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the mechanical components of the 1971 Oldsmobile passenger cars.

Models:
- F-85
- Vista Cruiser
- Cutlass
- 442
- Delta Custom, Delta 88
- Ninety Eight
- Toronado.

Covers only the chassis (not the body):
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter, alternator, voltage regulator).

  • Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Oldsmobile dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: 71OLDSSM.

Product details

Author:Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:1196 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 5.8 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 2.28 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791407513
Repair manual: 1971 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual - All Series

1971 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual - All Series

Language: English

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1972 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the mechanical components of the 1972 Oldsmobile passenger cars.

Models:
- F-85
- Vista Cruiser
- Cutlass, Cutlass Supreme
- Custom Cruiser
- Delta 88 Royale
- Ninety Eight
- Toronado.

Covers only the chassis (not the body):
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter, alternator, voltage regulator).

  • Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Oldsmobile dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: 72OLDSSM.

Product details

Author:Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:1184 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 5.7 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 2.24 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791407520
Repair manual: 1972 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual

1972 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual

Language: English

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1973 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the mechanical components of the 1973 Oldsmobile passenger cars.

Models:
- 98
- Custom Cruiser
- Cutlass, Cutlass Supreme
- Delta 88
- Omega
- Toronado
- Vista Cruiser.

Covers only the chassis (not the body):
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter, alternator, voltage regulator).

  • Clear, very detailed instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Oldsmobile dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: 73OLDSSM.

Product details

Author:Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:1238 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 6 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 2.36 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791407537
Repair manual: 1973 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual

1973 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manual

Language: English

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1986 General Motors - Body Service Manual - Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac Passenger Cars

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the bodies of 1986 General Motors passenger cars.

Models:
- Buick Century, Electra, LeSabre, Regal, Riviera, Skyhawk, Skylark, Somerset
- Cadillac Cimarron, Commercial Chassis, DeVille, Eldorado, Fleetwood, Seville
- Oldsmobile 98, Calais, Custom Cruiser, Cutlass, Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Supreme, Delta 88, Firenza, Toronado.

Covers only the body (not the rest of the vehicle): welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, dashboard, interior trim, interior lamps.

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the GM dealership workshop at the time. GM reference: 20499882.

Product details

Author:Fisher Body Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:1062 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 5.1 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 2.01 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2022)
ISBN:9781791412661
Repair manual: 1986 General Motors - Body Service Manual - Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac Passenger Cars

1986 General Motors - Body Service Manual - Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac Passenger Cars

Language: English

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1987 General Motors - Body Service Manual - Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac Passenger Cars

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the car bodies of 1987 General Motors passenger cars.

Models:
- Buick Century, Electra, Estate Wagon, LeSabre, Regal, Riviera, Skyhawk, Skylark, Somerset
- Cadillac Allante, Brougham, Cimarron, Commercial Chassis, DeVille, Eldorado, Fleetwood, Seville
- Oldsmobile 98, Calais, Custom Cruiser, Cutlass, Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser, Cutlass Salon, Cutlass Supreme, Delta 88, Firenza, Toronado

Covers only the body (not the rest of the vehicle): welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, dashboard, interior trim, interior lamps.

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the GM dealership workshop at the time. GM reference: 20499894.

Product details

Author:Buick Motor Division, GM Corporation
Details:1104 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 5.3 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 2.09 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2022)
ISBN:9781791412678
Repair manual: 1987 General Motors - Body Service Manual - Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac Passenger Cars

1987 General Motors - Body Service Manual - Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac Passenger Cars

Language: English

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1988 General Motors - Body Service Manual - Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac Passenger Cars

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the car bodies of 1988 General Motors passenger cars.

Models:
- Buick Century, Electra, LeSabre, Riviera, Skyhawk, Skylark
- Cadillac Brougham, Cimarron, Commercial Chassis, DeVille, Eldorado, Fleetwood, Seville
- Oldsmobile 98, Custom Cruiser, Cutlass, Cutlass Calais, Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser, Cutlass Supreme, Delta 88, Firenza, Toronado.

Covers only the body (not the rest of the vehicle): welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, instrument panel, interior trim, interior lamps.

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Buick dealership workshop at the time. GM reference: ST335-88.

Product details

Author:Fisher Body Division, General Motors Corporation
Details:1086 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 5.2 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 2.05 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2022)
ISBN:9781791412685
Repair manual: 1988 General Motors - Body Service Manual - Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac Passenger Cars

1988 General Motors - Body Service Manual - Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac Passenger Cars

Language: English

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Years: 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

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