1988 OLDSMOBILE 88

3.8L 3800 V6 (LN3)•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$6,653 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,331/yr · 110¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 1988 Oldsmobile 88

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

491 jobs across 17 categories

body (34)

brakes (41)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (16)

electrical (74)

engine (64)

exhaust (24)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (11)

interior (24)

maintenance (30)

misc (2)

steering (23)

suspension (45)

transmission (32)

Repair Procedures — 1988 Oldsmobile 88

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body · 34

brakes · 41

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 16

electrical · 74

engine · 64

exhaust · 24

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 11

interior · 24

maintenance · 30

misc · 2

steering · 23

suspension · 45

transmission · 32

Torque Specs — 1988 Oldsmobile 88

Units

8 torque specs across 1 category

engine (8)

Fluid Capacities — 1988 Oldsmobile 88

DTC Codes — 1988 Oldsmobile 88

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1988 Oldsmobile 88

BCI Group 75

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

525 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

65 Ah

Amp Hours

100 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalSide Post

PolarityLeft Positive

Dimensions9.06" × 7.06" × 7.25"

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Fitment notes: GM side post terminals standard for this application

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Control Modules — 1988 Oldsmobile 88

Module data for this vehicle is being compiled — check back soon.

Maintenance Schedule — 1988 Oldsmobile 88

30 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (30)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1988 Oldsmobile 88

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1988

18″

Driver side

18″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 1986-1991 Oldsmobile 88 (H-body sedan) typically used 18-inch blades on both sides

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

18″Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls — 1988 Oldsmobile 88

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1988 Oldsmobile 88

Wiper blades

1986-1991 Oldsmobile 88 (H-body sedan) typically used 18-inch blades on both sides

Driver side

18in

Passenger side

18in

Attachment

hook

18″ fits: Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1988 Oldsmobile 88 3.8L 3800 V6 (LN3) and can vary by trim.

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