Engine Problems of Oldsmobile 88

Oldsmobile 88 owners have reported 6 problems related to engine (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88

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.

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2 Engine problem of the 1999 Oldsmobile 88

Failure Date: 03/28/2002

Service mechanic said this problem with crack in plenum has been seen before by him and heard of numerous times and probable factory defect. The crack in the plenum allowed coolant into the pistons of the engine and causing the engine to throw a rod. Mechanic advised us to notify NHTSA and general motors.

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3 Engine problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88

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.

4 Engine problem of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88

Failure Date: 06/26/2000

The motor mounts were worn out causing vibration during acceleration.

5 Engine problem of the 1996 Oldsmobile 88

Failure Date: 07/08/1996

Crank sensor connector failed.

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6 Engine problem of the 1996 Oldsmobile 88

Camshaft failed.

Other Common Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Oldsmobile 88

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	58
Gasoline Engine problems	33
Engine Cooling System problems	19
Car Stall problems	12
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	8
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	7
Engine problems	6
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems	6
Coolant Leaking problems	4
Check Engine Light On problems	4

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