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1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1978 Delta 88.

Model year1980 1978

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

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

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

System too lean — Bank 1

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Delta 88. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.