My Dad driving the 1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royal

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For 1986, the Delta 88 switched platforms from the GM B platform to the relatively smaller front-wheel drive H platform, with a wheelbase of only 110.8 inches (2814 mm). The headlights changed from square sealed beam quads to integrated regular/high beam composite lamps in 1987. In 1989, the "Delta" name was dropped, as was the hood ornament, leaving the model to simply become the "Eighty Eight," now spelled out instead of using the "88" in numerical form. The Eighty Eight was given a mild facelift in 1990, eschewing the former chromed grille for a body-colored fascia with four slots and the Oldsmobile Rocket logo. In the rear, new taillights and backup lights extended across the body; once again, chrome trim was deleted. 1990-1991 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale The model range during this time was the standard Eighty Eight, the Eighty Eight Royale, and the Eighty Eight Royale Brougham, in ascending order. Engines: * 1986-1988.5 - 3.8 L (231 in³) LG3 V6 * 1988.5-1991 - 3.8 L (231 in³) 3800 LN3 V6 Transmission: * 1986-1988.5 - 440-T4 4-speed automatic overdrive * 1988.5-1991 - 4T60 4-speed automatic overdrive [edit] Voice Diagnostic System This generation of Delta 88s had an optional voice diagnostic system that alerted the driver of problems.[4] The voice was male and computer synthesized. In the event of a warning, the door chime played three times rapidly and then played the voice alert. This happened twice in case the driver missed the warning the first time. Every <b>...</b>

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1989, Oldsmobile, Delta, 88, 3.8L, OHV, vernon, royal, starter, battery

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