Service Procedure

1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera V6-231 3.8LSECTION Service Procedure

See the "1986-87 3.0L & 3.8L Stall Diagnostics" manual. Three additional copies of this manual are being provided to all dealers under separate cover. Each dealer will receive one pad of questionnaires with the manuals.

^ All involved vehicles brought in for intermittent stalling must have the Questionnaire and Basic Diagnostic and Repair Procedures Section of the manual completed. The questionnaire filled out by the service advisor must be attached to the technician's copy of the repair order. Additional copies of the questionnaire can be reproduced locally.

^ Portions of the Supplementary Diagnostic and Repair Procedures Section of the manual are to be used if the condition is still present after completion of the above step. Only use the portion of Supplementary Diagnostic indicated by the condition(s) defined by the questionnaire that are still evident on the vehicle. Prior management authorization required before proceeding with the Supplementary Diagnostic and Repair Procedure.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.