1993 Olds 98
April 15th, 2021, 05:27 AM
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That is a dealer installed top or aftermarket. As far as I know, the 91-96 98s weren't offered with a vinyl top from Oldsmobile.
Make sure the cooling system is in good repair on your 98. The 3.8l v6s used DexCool coolant and it has a tendency to gel and clog the radiator and water jacket. Unfortunately you can't change to traditional green coolant unless you rebuild the engine and swap the radiator/heater core.
Make sure the cooling system is in good repair on your 98. The 3.8l v6s used DexCool coolant and it has a tendency to gel and clog the radiator and water jacket. Unfortunately you can't change to traditional green coolant unless you rebuild the engine and swap the radiator/heater core.
April 16th, 2021, 04:58 AM
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That is a beautiful Olds! 
One of our other members; Allan R, drove a late model C body 98 in the past. He speaks highly of them. I drive my 96 98 every day 70+ mile to and from work. I generally get 21+ mpg.
Does your Olds have leather or the supercharged engine? I drove to Houston, TX to buy my 98. Let us know if you have questions.
One of our other members; Allan R, drove a late model C body 98 in the past. He speaks highly of them. I drive my 96 98 every day 70+ mile to and from work. I generally get 21+ mpg.
Does your Olds have leather or the supercharged engine? I drove to Houston, TX to buy my 98. Let us know if you have questions.
April 16th, 2021, 06:54 AM
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Those tops were often referred to as Carriage Tops back in the day. Senior Citizens loved them and they often were accompanied by gold trim. I referred to them as the Senior Citizen Package. They usually had a fiberglass shell that was installed and the top was installed over that. They were not cheap and I think cost something like $1,500 at that time.
April 17th, 2021, 04:20 PM
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Really Dex-cool is not the issue its the intake manifold gaskets. Change them and you are all set. Spend the $800 or so and do it. If the car is good it will rust first before the engine dies.
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Really Dex-cool is not the issue its the intake manifold gaskets. Change them and you are all set. Spend the $800 or so and do it. If the car is good it will rust first before the engine dies.
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