# \#eighty-eight **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/eighty-eight/7163.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Starting and embarrassing stalling! Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-and-embarrassing-stalling-help/185655)
**Author:** [@Kiana22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kiana22)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-and-embarrassing-stalling-help/185655 "2022-08-22T23:38:39Z")
I hit a red light and as soon as I stopped, not only was the traffic light red but now my dash board was red in front of me. My car has been stalling quite often on me and I have been having with to deal with it. I immed… --- ## [Deleted, mistake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deleted-mistake/177254)
**Author:** [@automaniac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/automaniac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deleted-mistake/177254 "2021-06-08T05:38:58Z")
Deleted, sorry, mistake --- ## [1992 olds 88 pass key box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-olds-88-pass-key-box/81448)
**Author:** [@oil\_can](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oil_can)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-olds-88-pass-key-box/81448 "2020-08-18T22:22:21Z")
the circuit board on the pass key box is blown. no dealer has a pass key box with a key. I replaced it once with a junk yard part. it lasted about a month and went out again. Is there anyway to by-pass the pass key b… --- ## [Vapor lock maybe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vapor-lock-maybe/168345)
**Author:** [@Gingerella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gingerella)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vapor-lock-maybe/168345 "2020-08-06T15:13:25Z")
While driving one day the car shut down and would not restart. So we replace the starter, didn’t help. So we change the fuel pump Which was a huge pain, since we just filled the tank. As soon as we installed the new wate… --- ## [1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight - Getting oil out of the coolant system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-eighty-eight-getting-oil-out-of-the-coolant-system/138862)
**Author:** [@Joshua22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshua22)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-eighty-eight-getting-oil-out-of-the-coolant-system/138862 "2019-04-22T04:59:20Z")
My wife’s Oldsmobile is a great car. Looking throughout the engine, I can tell it’s seen it’s days but this thing last forever before having any issues compared to much newer cars I’ve owned and hear about. But, I discov… --- ## [Harmonic Balancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harmonic-balancer/71703)
**Author:** [@mojofelix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mojofelix)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harmonic-balancer/71703 "2018-08-05T17:50:28Z")
Need a new harmonic balancer on 1994 Oldsmobile 88. Mechanic says $350 to $400 parts and labor. Seems too much as can get a new harmonic balancer for that car on Ebay for about $60. Mechanic says those are made in China … --- ## [1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight engine flooded, won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-eighty-eight-engine-flooded-wont-start/117493)
**Author:** [@Kee43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kee43)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-eighty-eight-engine-flooded-wont-start/117493 "2018-05-17T15:49:52Z")
The egine is flooded won’t start. --- ## [Blinkers on but not blinking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinkers-on-but-not-blinking/116711)
**Author:** [@jb4059](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb4059)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinkers-on-but-not-blinking/116711 "2018-05-04T21:47:07Z")
The blinkers slowed down, then quit blinking on our 1999 Oldsmobile 88. We have checked all the bulbs and they are working. I have read it could be the flasher or the relay. Are they two different things? And where a… --- ## [Check Engine Light, High Manifold pressure says Jiffy Lube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-high-manifold-pressure-says-jiffy-lube/111653)
**Author:** [@ZOODUDE1001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZOODUDE1001)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-high-manifold-pressure-says-jiffy-lube/111653 "2018-01-27T03:34:54Z")
I have had my check engine light on for a couple months now and I went to Jiffy lube the other day for an oil change and to tell me what it the light was on for. They said I had high manifold pressure but couldn’t tell w… --- ## [1950 Old 88 Shocks fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1950-old-88-shocks-fluid/104072)
**Author:** [@voltminder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/voltminder)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1950-old-88-shocks-fluid/104072 "2017-06-01T01:51:51Z")
I am restoring a 1950 Olds 88. The fluid in the shocks needs filled. Is there special fluid for this? I've been told that motor oil will work, but wanted to get a "second opinion" Thank you --- ## [National tire chain overfilled oil by 4.5 qts. Need opinions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/national-tire-chain-overfilled-oil-by-4-5-qts-need-opinions/99685)
**Author:** [@sbanner84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sbanner84)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/national-tire-chain-overfilled-oil-by-4-5-qts-need-opinions/99685 "2017-02-10T06:06:44Z")
This is a 99 Olds 88 with a V6 3800 series II in it. Backstory: I'm a female that majored in automotive about ten years ago, I went for my own knowledge because I was appalled that I paid $500 to watch a man swap a wa… --- ## [Help please bad alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-bad-alternator/90254)
**Author:** [@shermank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shermank)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2015, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-bad-alternator/90254 "2015-06-12T15:55:21Z")
so i have a 92oldsmobile i got from a public auction it never started on its own i jump started it and took it to a shop .....then i got a new battery after they tested it and said it was bad...the next morning it wouldn… --- ## [Need advice for my 1987 oldsmobile delta 88](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-for-my-1987-oldsmobile-delta-88/79626)
**Author:** [@wolfman33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolfman33)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-for-my-1987-oldsmobile-delta-88/79626 "2013-06-23T19:44:54Z")
I have had this car for a little over a year has less than 100k miles on it. On may 1st the car was running perfectly fine no issues nothing then on may 2nd it would not start, we turned key and wouldnt even make a sound… --- ## [1995 olds delta 88 3800 v6 auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-olds-delta-88-3800-v6-auto/76618)
**Author:** [@grego2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grego2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-olds-delta-88-3800-v6-auto/76618 "2013-04-04T21:51:08Z")
car will run and die, sometimes it will have to be started 3 to 5 times in the yard to keep running sometimes it will start and go 10 miles. I have noted recently that if i jiggle the key it will keep running or so it s… --- ## [1997 Olds 88](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-olds-88/76621)
**Author:** [@Ineedahorse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ineedahorse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-olds-88/76621 "2013-01-10T23:11:04Z")
My 1997 Olds 88 (3800) runs beautifully but has a mysterious stalling problem. I can drive a few miles and the car will just shut down while driving. I can drive 300+ miles and have no problem at all however this probl… --- ## [Schizoid olds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/schizoid-olds/70240)
**Author:** [@Cerridwen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cerridwen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/schizoid-olds/70240 "2012-01-06T03:13:32Z")
The speedometer suddenly quits working, (along with the odometer and trip meter), and the car acts like it has an air &/or a gas problem. It did not do it today on the way to work though!. I will be driving along and t… --- ## [1997 olds 88](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-olds-88/69806)
**Author:** [@WindsorDave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WindsorDave)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-olds-88/69806 "2011-12-03T05:50:37Z")
I have a 1997 88 with 79k. When the engine is warm and my foot is off the gas, the car occasionally dies. I can restart it each time this occurs. Any ideas? --- ## [Oldsmobile ready for dynamite](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-ready-for-dynamite/68147)
**Author:** [@locoengineer98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/locoengineer98)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2011, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-ready-for-dynamite/68147 "2011-09-24T16:08:14Z")
9/24/11. Heard your show today talking about junk gizmo's. The only item I've found to work was a K&N air filter. Really woke up my sleepy '79 Mustang Indy Pace car (16,959 miles 2.3 turbo). You can hear the turbo worki… --- ## [Ignition Control Module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-control-module/50070)
**Author:** [@jrm911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrm911)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-control-module/50070 "2011-02-05T06:12:46Z")
What causes the ignition control module to fail repeatedly. --- ## [Olds eighty-eight shutting off randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-eighty-eight-shutting-off-randomly/60826)
**Author:** [@97olds88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/97olds88)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-eighty-eight-shutting-off-randomly/60826 "2011-02-03T20:53:39Z")
Three weeks ago my 1997 Oldsmobile eighty-eight (75K miles) shut off while I was driving. I was able to pull over and restart it immediately. This morning it happened again, same exact way. It shut off without warning,… --- ## [Magical Oldsmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magical-oldsmobile/60278)
**Author:** [@marzolan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marzolan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2011, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magical-oldsmobile/60278 "2011-01-22T13:50:20Z")
My mother owns a 1996 Olds Eighty-Eight that has developed a magical ability plus another problem that multiple mechanics have failed to solve. Magic: The car, a few miles after an oil change and verifying the corre… --- ## [Maintenance schedule](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-schedule/59542)
**Author:** [@PurdueGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PurdueGuy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2011, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-schedule/59542 "2011-01-06T03:46:56Z")
I have a 1992 olds 98 with 3.8 ltr motor 150,000 mile uses no oil runs great, and I want to keep it that way. I have m been looking at different maintenance schedule including the manual. I want to stay ahead of most pro… --- ## [199 Olds 88 SES light Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/199-olds-88-ses-light-issue/59364)
**Author:** [@ckos1978](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ckos1978)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/199-olds-88-ses-light-issue/59364 "2011-01-01T21:39:41Z")
OK, so I have an Olds 88 with 115,000 miles. Car is in great condition, but I have an SES issue. Under hard acceleration from a stop the SES will flash a "Random Misfire". It only seems to throw this code when the tem… --- ## [1985 Olsmobile Car randomly will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-olsmobile-car-randomly-will-not-start/56998)
**Author:** [@junkwhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/junkwhisperer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2010, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-olsmobile-car-randomly-will-not-start/56998 "2010-10-30T23:31:31Z")
My Mom has a 1985 Olds Delta 88. It has been a good car and only has 30,000 miles. Recently it will not start randomly. Like Mom drove it to the laundry mat then drove it to the grocery store from there. When she came ou… --- ## [1994 oldsmobile 88 BLOW NOT WORKING ON MED/HIGH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-oldsmobile-88-blow-not-working-on-med-high/55475)
**Author:** [@Mentat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mentat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2010, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-oldsmobile-88-blow-not-working-on-med-high/55475 "2010-09-23T19:27:15Z")
I have a 94 oldsmobile 88, the problem is this. my blower only works on the 2 lowest settings. it has 4 speeds, and the med/high do not work, i replaced the blower motor and the switch on the dash. any thoughts? its stil… --- ## [Oldsmobile / gm transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-gm-transmissions/53291)
**Author:** [@january11471](https://community.cartalk.com/u/january11471)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-gm-transmissions/53291 "2010-08-10T13:57:02Z")
my boyfriend says that most/all gm transmissions whine. i don't agree. this is the only oldsmobile car in which i have been in and actually heard the transmission whine on take off until it shifts into the final drive g… --- ## ['93 Oldsmobile 88, NO START](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-oldsmobile-88-no-start/52553)
**Author:** [@vehicularvision3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vehicularvision3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2010, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-oldsmobile-88-no-start/52553 "2010-07-27T15:47:12Z")
Engine will start if starter contacts are shorted while ignition is in the on position. I checked battery and connections, fuses and relays on firewall, and replaced starter. Solenoid clicks once when ignition is turned … --- ## [1994 Olds 88 - sputters @ odd times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-olds-88-sputters-odd-times/52480)
**Author:** [@wearesaylors](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wearesaylors)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2010, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-olds-88-sputters-odd-times/52480 "2010-07-26T14:28:52Z")
Let me set the scene. Imagine that you are driving any manual car. You go to shift from 2nd to 3rd, but you accidentally put it into 5th. the car starts to sputter some as you do not have enough speed/power/pressure b… --- ## [Car won't stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-stay-running/51991)
**Author:** [@jrm911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrm911)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2010, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-stay-running/51991 "2010-07-18T20:50:37Z")
My car would not stay running and the check engine light was on so I took it the local parts store to check it. Their meter told them it was a "multiple misfire and it might be a bad ignition control module. When they ch… --- ## [Mass air flow sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mass-air-flow-sensor/51958)
**Author:** [@jrm911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrm911)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mass-air-flow-sensor/51958 "2010-07-16T23:17:30Z")
When the mass air flow sensor fails, what reaction occurs to a running engine? [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/eighty-eight/7163.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=eighty-eight)