The service and repair manual for the 1987 Oldsmobile 98 — the 3.8L V6 engine, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Oldsmobile published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Regency Brougham Sedan 4-Door · Regency Sedan 4-Door · Regency Brougham Sedan 2-Door · Regency Touring Sedan 4-Door · Regency Grande Sedan 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 25 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 98 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- Engine Performance 1,070
- Accessories & Equipment 301
- General Information 1,527
- Body & Frame 92
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 235
- Brakes 147
- Maintenance 65
- Drivelines & Axles 14
- Steering 127
- Electrical 197
- Suspension 85
- Engine Mechanical 192
- Transmission 319
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 98
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 88V080000This could prevent throttle from returning to closed(idle) position when accelerator pedal is releas.
- Electrical System — wiring › fuses and circuit breakers · 87V135000The in line fusible link located in the area of theplastic windshield washer bottle bracket may, und.
Owners have filed 25 complaints and Oldsmobile has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 98. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 98 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 98?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 across the Regency Brougham Sedan 4-Door, Regency Sedan 4-Door, Regency Brougham Sedan 2-Door, Regency Touring Sedan 4-Door, Regency Grande Sedan 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Oldsmobile published for this year.
What 1987 98 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 98, covering vehicle speed control, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Oldsmobile dealers.
Does it include 1987 98 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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