just a newbie who wants to learn and needs some help
July 16th, 2012, 08:55 AM
#1
just a newbie who wants to learn and needs some help
Hey everyone thought I'd start off saying my car isn't a classic yet, its a 1989 oldsmobile toronado. but I don't want to keep it as a classic car, its my car to get to and from school 100+ miles until I find an apartment. This is pretty much a plea from someone who knows nothing about cars, I'll post all my questions in the correct forums. and I look forward to the help you guys may or may not give me. 
July 16th, 2012, 09:06 AM
#3
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 285
For real, this site is great.. I bought a '70 cutlass drove it for a month and ended up diving right into a full engine electrical and front end resto. Cars still being worked on but the point is, i would of sold this thing months ago if it wasent for the "pros" on this site. Welcome aboard
July 16th, 2012, 08:52 PM
#5
Oldsdruid
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southside Vajenya
Posts: 10,367
You have a pretty stylish car for an 18-year-old. The short-tails weren't my favorite, but they are way better cars than people gave them credit for being. The 3800 engine and transaxle were pretty refined and bulletproof by then.
Worst thing you'll get into will be all the electronics, as they weren't really that refined when new and they are now 20+ years old. Hoping that it is a Toronado, not a Trofeo, and that it does not have the digital dash cluster or Visual Information Center that controlled heat, A/C and radio.
Besides- you can cut your teeth with this one, and then someday grab a 1st Gen Toronado!
Worst thing you'll get into will be all the electronics, as they weren't really that refined when new and they are now 20+ years old. Hoping that it is a Toronado, not a Trofeo, and that it does not have the digital dash cluster or Visual Information Center that controlled heat, A/C and radio.
Besides- you can cut your teeth with this one, and then someday grab a 1st Gen Toronado!
July 16th, 2012, 09:17 PM
#6
Thanks I stumpled into a lot of graduation money lol. but its not a trofeo and has the electronic dash I can probably fiddle around with that and bring the odometer back up I don't think it would be too hard. I just need an owners manual.
also a first gen toronado would just blow my mind to have one I really like oldsmobile and licoln but I'm not into cars too much.
also a first gen toronado would just blow my mind to have one I really like oldsmobile and licoln but I'm not into cars too much.
July 16th, 2012, 10:47 PM
#7
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Welcome aboard.
I remember when I was 18. We used to dust off the dinosaur before heading to the drive in. Usually meet up with Fred, Barney and their families on the way.
The 89 Toro did have its fair share of problems with the digital dash.
What would be of more assistance though would be a 1989 Oldsmobile Chassis Service manual. It's the bible the GM techs worked from in the shops. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-Oldsmob...#ht_534wt_1144
I remember when I was 18. We used to dust off the dinosaur before heading to the drive in. Usually meet up with Fred, Barney and their families on the way.
The 89 Toro did have its fair share of problems with the digital dash.
What would be of more assistance though would be a 1989 Oldsmobile Chassis Service manual. It's the bible the GM techs worked from in the shops. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-Oldsmob...#ht_534wt_1144
July 17th, 2012, 08:24 AM
#8
Welcome aboard.
I remember when I was 18. We used to dust off the dinosaur before heading to the drive in. Usually meet up with Fred, Barney and their families on the way.
The 89 Toro did have its fair share of problems with the digital dash.
What would be of more assistance though would be a 1989 Oldsmobile Chassis Service manual. It's the bible the GM techs worked from in the shops. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-Oldsmob...#ht_534wt_1144
I remember when I was 18. We used to dust off the dinosaur before heading to the drive in. Usually meet up with Fred, Barney and their families on the way.
The 89 Toro did have its fair share of problems with the digital dash.
What would be of more assistance though would be a 1989 Oldsmobile Chassis Service manual. It's the bible the GM techs worked from in the shops. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-Oldsmob...#ht_534wt_1144
July 17th, 2012, 09:07 AM
#9
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
I would have bought the Owners Manual too. It's always nice to have a document that tells you how the factory options are really supposed to work.
I've found the CSM's to be very helpful in all aspects of car repair. Now one thing you might not want to hear? It assumes you have mechanical understanding of what it describes - after all it was written for GM techs who already have mechanical skills. Not a problem for you though - you can always ask here for interpretation and help. That's one of the great features of info sharing amongst Olds enthusiasts. I have to go back and look, but I recall discussing the Toro (your mode) with another member who knows a fair bit about them.
I've found the CSM's to be very helpful in all aspects of car repair. Now one thing you might not want to hear? It assumes you have mechanical understanding of what it describes - after all it was written for GM techs who already have mechanical skills. Not a problem for you though - you can always ask here for interpretation and help. That's one of the great features of info sharing amongst Olds enthusiasts. I have to go back and look, but I recall discussing the Toro (your mode) with another member who knows a fair bit about them.
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