I just bought this used car on jan 1, 2013. I noticed a smell from the car but wasn't sure what is was and bought the car anyways. Well a couple weeks later my boyfriend was checking my fluids on the car and noticed a fuel leak under the hood, so we went to auto zone and bought a fuel line that cost around $30, he put it on, still leaking, well we figured since the fuel line that we bought wasn't precrimped it wasn't going to work, so we went to the junk yard and got the exact same part off another 1998 oldsmobile 88, figured since it was precrimped it would work, not the case, fuel still leaking under the hood, so we went to the chevy dealership in nashville and bought the very last fuel line in the state around $120, which the difference between this one and the other two is that it is 6 ft. Long, so we put the new 6ft fuel line on, well it stopped leaking under the hood, and discovered 1 week later that my vehicle was leaking fuel under the car by the back passenger wheel, so we put a fuel pressure sensor on the vehicle figuring that would control the fuel, because we heard that if that goes out it will cause fuel to leak from weak spots, well almost 4 mo. Later my vehicle is still leaking gas from under the car by the passenger back wheel.this is my daily driver back and forth to work. I found a recall on this and would like my issue to be addressed.
1998 Oldsmobile 88 fuel system problems
20 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Delivery11
- Fuel injection system2
- Carburetor system2
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Oldsmobile 88 fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
- Risk
- The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 04V090000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Engine compartment fires
Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm?s actions in 03v‑473 and 04v‑090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.these vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some backfire events and defective fuel pressure regulators with leaking diaphragms that can provide a source of fuel to produce a combustible air-fuel mixture in the manifold.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by odi that no safety defect exists in the vehicles that are not included in gm?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the incidence of manifold ruptures and related fires in other my 1995-2002 gm passenger cars equipped with the subject intake manifold.for additional information, see the attached closing report.
EA02030
What 1998 Oldsmobile 88 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 oldsmobile delta eighty eight. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt and shut down at stop lights and stop signs. The contact examined the vehicle and discovered gasoline in the fuel line. This same failure was discovered on two prior occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer once before ,and the fuel pressure regulator was replaced. The vehicle failed to start again and had the same symptoms as stated in recall # 04v09000. The contactwas uncertain if the vehicle was included in the recall. The current and failure mileage were 113,000.
1998 oldsmobile 88 recall concerning defect on the 3.8 v6 engine.*mr the consumer had to have the same recall repaired twice, the first time the manufacturer reimbursed the consumer some of his money, but the second time the manufacturer refused to reimburse the consumer. Recall#04v090000
Vehicle stopped running. Consumer had the vehicle fuel regulator repaired on two vehicles, same year, make and model. A recall was received by the manufacture involving only one of the vehicles, and reimbursement will be made for the one vehicle that was included in the fuel regulator recall. The consumer's second vehicle was not included in the fuel regulator the federal safety agency recall 04v09000.
The vehicle's intake manifold cracked which LED to failure of the engine. *nm recall# 04v090000. *sc the crack in the manifold allowed coolant to enter the upper intake causing engine and catalytic converter failure. *tc
I went to start my 1998 oldsmobile 88, when I heard a loud pop when I turned the key. I turned the key off, and smelled gas and antifreeze. I opened the hood and found that fluid was leaking from the back of the motor, above the heads and below the intake manifold. My intake manifold gasket had ruptured, spilling fuel and antifreeze out of the motor.
Rear and front passenger seat belts will not buckle. Also, vehicle smelled of gas. Manufacturer urged the consumer to take the vehicle in for repairs at consumer's expense.
The vehicle's manifold ruptured prior to recall notification. The consumer requested reimbursement but was denied. *nm the consumer was denied because the part replaced was not the part covered by the recall.
Consumer indicated recall on the fuel pressure regulators failed. Dealership indicated to consumer they were not no responsible for the problem.
Problems with fuel regulator diaphram.*mr the vehicle fuel regulator diaphram failed prior to receiving the recall notice. The consumer's request reimbursement but was denied.
Questions about the 1998 Oldsmobile 88 fuel system
Does the 1998 Oldsmobile 88 have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Oldsmobile 88 fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Oldsmobile 88 fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V090000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Oldsmobile 88 have the most fuel system problems?
The Oldsmobile 88 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1998 (20 complaints), 1999 (13 complaints) and 1996 (10 complaints).
Other 1998 Oldsmobile 88 problems
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