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1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Cutlass Supreme.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is a passenger car whose engine took 4 quarts of 5W-30 API oil, a mainstream offering that accumulated 161 owner complaints and five recalls over its service life. Service Brakes, Hydraulic stands as the top complaint area, flagging the system where owners most frequently reported trouble. Within the model's 19901996 complaint history, the 1993 model year occupies a moderate position — below the 252-complaint peak hit in 1994 but well above the 90-complaint low recorded in 1995 — meaning researchers should treat it as a moderately problematic year that preceded the model's worst reliability stretch.

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 19210286. Note the factory fuel filter and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 filter19210286 alt 25325403
Engine air filter25043504 alt 19166103
Fuel filter25121293 discontinued
Spark plug19354418 alt 5614197
Front wiper blades10093142
Serpentine belt88986811 discontinued · alt 10127525
Thermostat24507563 alt 10226107

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.1 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height54.3 in
Wheelbase107.5 in
Curb weight3508 lb

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.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Power Steering FluidUSE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

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 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate) · Shift Linkage (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miEngine Oil Filter (replace) · Timing Belt (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miPCV System (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.

Across this generation, federal complaints show a volatile trend, peaking at 240 in 1991 and 252 in 1994, with a notable drop to 90 in 1995; recalls generally declined from early highs of 8 to just 1 in 1995, while Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) steadily increased from 3 in 1990 to 43 by 1996. The 1993 model year sits in a valley of this complaint arc, matching 1992’s relatively low total of 161 complaints and recording only 2 investigations, though its 33 TSBs indicate active manufacturer responses to emerging technical nuances. For the 1993 model specifically, hydraulic service brakes dominate the complaint roster with 41 reports, followed by the electrical system at 19 and seats at 11, alongside 13 crash and 6 fire complaints; the data does not specify the root causes for these failures. Compared to the problematic 1994 model year that immediately follows it, the 1993 offers a statistically safer bet with significantly fewer overall complaints. Consequently, the 1993 Cutlass Supreme is a decent year to buy used, but prospective owners must prioritize a thorough pre-purchase inspection of the braking and electrical systems.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
33
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
161
Owner complaints
13 involved a crash · 6 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 161 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic41
Electrical System19
Seats11
Suspension8
Equipment7
Fuel System, Gasoline7
Vehicle Speed Control7
Power Train7

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 33 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1300890092013-09-01Engine And Engine CoolingExpanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
990730030A2001-04-01Power TrainOWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES…
9909410042000-01-01Air BagsINFORMATION REGARDING SWITCHES TO TURN OFF AND ON FRONTAL AIR BAGS FOR PASSENGER CARS AND…
9909400042000-01-01SeatsGENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO…
990866002A2000-01-01Latches/Locks/LinkagesTHIS BULLETIN INFORMS DEALERSHIPS ABOUT THE TRAP RESISTANT REAR COMPARTMENT (TRUNK) KIT…

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 Cutlass Supreme take?

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

Does the 1993 Cutlass Supreme have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.