The service and repair manual for the 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass — 2.8L V6 and 3.1L V6 and 5.0L V8 engines, 6 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 | 2.8L V6 — OHV 3.1L V6 — OHV 5.0L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Lujo Sedan 4-Door · Eurosport Sedan 4-Door · Salon Coupe 2-Door · Lujo Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Other 1987 Cutlass variants | Cutlass Ciera → · Cutlass Cruiser → · Cutlass Salon → · Cutlass Supreme → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 22 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Cutlass manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 65
- Engine Performance 1,084
- Accessories & Equipment 239
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 94
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 218
- Brakes 106
- Maintenance 11
- Drivelines & Axles 60
- Steering 81
- Electrical 167
- Suspension 58
- Engine Mechanical 254
- Transmission 228
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Cutlass
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › column shift · 87V168000The valve link could separate resulting in a gearselection different from what the driver selects.
Owners have filed 22 complaints and Oldsmobile has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Cutlass. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Cutlass manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Cutlass?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 3.1L V6 and 5.0L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Lujo Sedan 4-Door, Eurosport Sedan 4-Door, Salon Coupe 2-Door, Lujo Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Oldsmobile published for this year.
What 1987 Cutlass problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Cutlass, covering power train. 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 Cutlass 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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