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1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1991 Cutlass Supreme.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is a passenger car that calls for 4 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil at service. Across the 19901996 model run, it accumulated 240 owner complaints, with Service Brakes, Hydraulic reported as the top complaint area and 8 recalls on file. That 240-complaint total sits just below the 1994 high of 252 and well above the 1995 low of 90, placing the 1991 model year near the more troubled end of the range rather than among the quieter years.

Model year199719961995199419931992199119901989

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12737090. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12737090 alt 12737092
Engine air filter19166103 alt 24577608
Fuel filter25171792 discontinued
Spark plug19362247 alt 5614197
Front wiper blades10093142
Serpentine belt24573489 alt 24572563
Thermostat24507563 alt 19435095

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.1 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase107.5 in
Curb weight3221 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)65/35

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miEngine Oil Filter (replace) · Throttle Body (torque) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 15,000 miEngine Oil Filter (replace) · Timing Belt (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
At 60,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme shows a spike in consumer complaints with 240 reported, which is higher than both the preceding year (176) and the following year (161). Recall activity remained steady at 8, matching 1990 but exceeding the lower recall counts seen in 19921995. Investigations also peaked in 1991 at 9, surpassing the 6 in 1990 and the 3 or fewer in subsequent years. Technical service bulletins were elevated at 21, more than in 1990 but comparable to 1992‑1996 levels. Overall, the complaint and investigation trends indicate that 1991 sits at a local high point in reported issues within this generation, suggesting it may be less favorable for buyers prioritizing fewer reported problems.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
21
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
9
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
240
Owner complaints
12 involved a crash · 9 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 240 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic70
Seat Belts26
Electrical System25
Engine & Engine Cooling23
Structure16
Vehicle Speed Control12
Steering11
Visibility8

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 21 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1300890092013-09-01Engine And Engine CoolingExpanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
041520042004-04-15Service Brakes, AirVEHICLES MAY SET ANYONE OR A COMBINATION OF FRONT-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE…
00966B2004-01-01Service Brakes, AirABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
009662004-01-01Service Brakes, AirANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
0005240012000-04-01Service Brakes, HydraulicINFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1991 Cutlass Supreme take?

4 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1991 Cutlass Supreme have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.