Engine problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88

Three problems related to engine have been reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile 88. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2002

3. 8l v6 engine coolant is getting into the engine oil while driving. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2001

Consumer kept loosing antifreeze, vehicle would slowly elevate in temperature, some times car would cut off, due to vacuum harness.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2000

The motor mounts were worn out causing vibration during acceleration.




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