Table 1 shows 19 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (14 problems).
The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile 88. When the vehicle was started, smoke appeared without warning. The contact observed oil on the manifold. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. Read details...
My Oldsmobile 88 was loosing anti-freeze. There was a recall on the fuel pressure regulator, so I took it in for recall repair and had the dealer check the coolant system. They said my intake manifold needed to be replaced at a cost of $1200. Read details...
In February I went to start my engine in the morning and it blew up. I turned the key, no engine turnover but smoke coming from under the hood. When I opened the hood, flames came out. The fire dept. Put out the fire and said the car was totalled. Read details...