Wheel Related Problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88

Table 1 shows three common wheel related problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Oldsmobile 88

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
1
Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems
1
Wheel Bolts problems
1

Wheel problem #1

1) Aug. 2000 generator failure 2) Aug. 2002 both rear wheel cylinders replaced 3) oct. 2003 coolant leaking : replaced leaking water pump. Intake manifold also leaking but not replaced at this time due to cost. 3. 8l v6.

Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem #2

Abs brake light illluminates while traveling. Dealer has replaced hub on each wheeel. Please provide further information.

Wheel Bolts problem #3

The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile 88 LS. When attempting to change a flat tire the plastic nut that secured the spare tire would not retract. The nut was broken with a hammer so that the tire could be changed. The current mileage was unknown because he no longer owns the vehicle. The failure mileage was 190,000. Updated 09/12/07.



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