And people have had time to become accustomed to what was initially a radical design. For the most part, however, the Aurora has remained unchanged since its introduction in 1994. The Aurora's power was built on the front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout and given a powerful 4. The failure recurred three months after the second repair. The contact owns a 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. The fact that the car has survived into a fourth year of production without major changes can be interpreted as an acknowledgement that Oldsmobile got the Aurora right the first time. The upside of this arrangement is that the solid rear panel below the trunk lid is a major contributor to the Aurora's exceptionally stiff body shell, which is one of the major reasons the Aurora is so quiet and rattle-free.
Std Std Windows, Power Includes lock out feature and programmable power door locks with remote and illumination feature. Trunk space is generous, well-shaped and neatly trimmed. Every Aurora we've seen reflects the pride of the workers who assemble it. Cooling System Capacity Cooling System 13 quarts 12 L Fuel Tank Capacities Fuel Tank 18. Both Motor Trend and Consumer Guide reported that it was a well-made luxury sports sedan with positive steering and passenger room. Almost all of the changes made to the Aurora for 1998 are aimed at refining what was already a superb suspension system. Wheel travel was increased slightly and shocks were revalved to improve ride quality on bumpy roads.
Its smooth, grille-free nose and muscular flanks suggested performance and assertiveness in a manner quite unlike that of existing Oldsmobiles. In addition, the engine would overheat with a significant amount of coolant leakage. I was told bad spark plug wires will cause this as well. Both Motor Trend and Consumer Guide reported that it was a well-made luxury sports sedan with positive steering and passenger room. It should please anyone who buys this car.
The Aurora is comfortable and enjoyable to drive. With a stated weight at the kerb of 1799 kg, the Oldsmobile Aurora manages to cover the 0-60 mph sprint in 8. You can share this information with your friends. Neither overdone nor understated, the Aurora exterior is dynamic and fluid. About the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora In 1994, Oldsmobile introduced the Aurora, a mid-size sedan built for luxury with the same sleek design as a sports car.
Beige Requires an Exterior Color. If you fill engine or axles of your car with oil to the brim it may damage your vehicle engine or axles and void manufacturer warranty. You can share this information with your friends. This redesign attempted to modernize the Aurora even more; however, the new look did not attract the sales that Oldsmobile had hoped. Its four-speed automatic transmission shifts as smoothly as the best of them.
As you might know each series of car model has different dimensions - width, length, height, wheel base, and suspension which you can choose by picking out one of the available specs of the model you like. Dual durometer cradle mounts for improved isolation. The balance between a smooth ride and precise handling is exemplary, allowing the driver to enjoy some enthusiastic behind-the-wheel activity without upsetting the passengers. Interior Features Though officially rated a five-passenger sedan, the Aurora provides superb accommodations for four. Heaving a heavy bag over the high sill is a bit difficult, however. The Autobahn Package is as valuable on twisty roads as it is on long highway cruises.
Dashboard and door panel shapes echo the Aurora's curvaceous exterior styling. No manual transmission was ever offered on the Aurora. And just by virtue of being new they have had the opportunity to grab the headlines, relegating the Aurora to the inside pages. Engineers and assemblers alike have had a chance to work out any bugs that may have afflicted the earliest examples. It is equipped with a four-speed with performance algorithm shifting.
Beige Requires an Exterior Color. Std Std Drive, 2 Wheel Front Std Std Traction Control Std Std Sunroof, Power Electric sliding glass with sunshade. Overall, it's an excellent package with a clean, attractive body design. The suspension, steering and emissions controls have all been refined for 1998. The validity of the original concept has passed the test of time. The driving position is very good as well. While driving approximately 65 mph, there was a reduction in the engine power and the vehicle began to jerk.
The instruments and climate controls are large and clearly marked. But offering the same product for several years in a row brings some built-in challenges. Current Aurora owners will be buying because they like the car's looks, not because heads swivel as they drive by. Note: not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If you're not sure, ask your dealer.
It has even done so just slowing down to make a turn. Headroom is abundant, and the four doors are sufficiently wide to provide easy access to the interior. It looked good then, and it looks good now. The Oldsmobile Aurora's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 4 litre, double overhead camshaft 90 degree V 8 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. Icons indicating problems that might affect the car's drivability are accompanied by a chime when lit. Oldsmobile Aurora brief technical data What body style? It looked good then, and it looks good now.