1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

• 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Head Light Operation Issues

  The head light switch may fail causing erratic head light operation.

• 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Stalling Due to Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure

  A failing crankshaft position sensor may cause the engine to stall intermittently.

• 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Radiator May Leak From Side Tank Area and Cause Overheating

  The radiator may leak from the plastic side tank area. The coolant loss could cause the engine to overheat. Our technicians warn that overheating these engines can lead to head gasket failure.

• 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Rubber Transmission Cooler Lines Can Leak Fluid

  An automatic transmission fluid leak may develop from the rubber section of a transmission cooler line. In some cases the rubber section of hose can be replaced. In others, the complete cooler line must be replaced to correct this type of leak.

• 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Fuel Level Sensor Failure

  It is common for the sending unit to read the fuel level incorrectly. This is due to a defective module. Our technicians recommend having the complete fuel pump and sending unit replaced because the module is currently not offered separately from the pump and sending unit.

• 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Engine Overheating May Cause Cylinder Head to Expand

  Overheating of the engine may cause the cylinder head to expand, severely straining the head bolts and damaging the threads in the engine block. This commonly results in a blown head gasket . Our technicians tell us the engine block threads must be repaired before the cylinder head is reinstalled.

• 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora "No start" Caused By Failed Fuel Pump

  The fuel pump may fail causing the engine to stall and not restart.

• 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Check Engine Light Due to Gas Cap Issue

  A loose or worn gas cap may cause check engine light to illuminate.

• 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Front Struts May Wear at 75,000 Miles

  The front struts may show signs of wear, or be excessively bouncy ride at freeway speeds. This may begin to occur at around 75,000 miles.

• 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Flush brake fluid every 60,000 miles

  Brake fluid can become dirty and may cause problems in the brake system ; it should be flushed every 60,000 miles.

• 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Replace fuel system filter every 30,000 miles

  Our technicians recommend to replace the fuel system filter every 30,000 miles.

• 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Inspect transmission/fluid every 30,000 miles

  You may be able to prevent transmission problems by servicing the transmission and inspecting the fluid every 30,000 miles. If the fluid is dark or burned then the transmission system should be completely flushed .

• 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Contamination of extended life coolant

  Extended life coolant may become contaminated and require cooling system service before the recommended 100,000 miles.

• 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora High Pressure Power Steering Hose Can Leak Fluid

  The high pressure power steering hose will commonly leak fluid; it should be replaced.

• 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles

  The spark plugs should be replaced every 100,000 miles. Our technicians recommend replacing the spark plug wires also at this time.

1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Questions and Answers

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• Oldsmobile Aurora 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Water Pump

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• Oldsmobile Aurora Cooling System

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• Oldsmobile Aurora 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Fuel Pressure

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• Oldsmobile Aurora 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora How To Install A Water Pump

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• Oldsmobile Aurora 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Leaks Oil And Radiator Fluid

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• Oldsmobile Aurora 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Low Coolent

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• Oldsmobile Aurora 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora NEW FUEL PUMP WON'T WORK

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• Oldsmobile Aurora 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Speedometer

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• Oldsmobile Aurora 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Water Pump

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