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1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1999 Intrigue.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue is a passenger‑car sedan whose engine requires 4.5 qt of 10W‑30 API oil, reflecting its standard maintenance specification. It accumulated a total of 272 owner complaints, with the Engine & Engine Cooling system being the top problem area and eight recalls issued for the model year. Compared with the 1996‑2002 complaint history — where 1996 saw the fewest issues at one complaint and 1998 the most at 549 — the 1999 Intrigue falls mid‑range, indicating a reliability level that is better than the worst year but still above the best‑performing year in the lineup.

Model year20022001200019991998

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 690 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731175. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 690 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-60R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731175 alt 19355319
Engine air filter19166106 alt 19259030
Fuel filter25121293 discontinued
Spark plug12681664 alt 12556183
Front wiper blades19120758
Serpentine belt12569503 alt 24506984
Thermostat24505924 alt 24506985
Cabin air filter84557894

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.1 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase109.1 in
Curb weight3461 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)64/36

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantDEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Engine Oil10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt
Engine Oil10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6 qt
Power Steering FluidUSE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts5.2 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 11 ft-lbs; Upper: 7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub118 ft-lbs

Ignition

Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.5-.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5,000-8,000 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Type41-950
Spark Plug Gap0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.060 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.88 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity9.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance690 cca
Standard BCI Group Number78

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief12 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Pressure Test12 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief12 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum55.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)48-55

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket133 ft-lbs / 32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle100 ft-lbs / 92 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.268 in / 0.433 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.268 in / 0.433 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.248 in / 0.417 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1110 ft. lbs., step 2: 76110 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
1M11 bolts30 ft. lbs
2M11 bolts100 degrees
3M11 bolts100 degrees
48.8
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
137 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
2120 degrees.120 degrees
3Bolts 1-430 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake System (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Hood Hinge (lubricate) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 1999 the Intrigue generated 272 complaints, 8 recalls, 3 investigations and 104 TSBs — lower than the 549 complaints and 9 investigations recorded in 1998 but comparable to the 8 recalls of that peak year and higher than the 208 complaints and 6 recalls of 2000. The complaint volume follows a clear peak in 1998 and then declines steadily through 2002, placing the target year near the top of the post‑peak period. The leading complaint categories — engine & engine cooling (41), electrical (38), steering (36) — account for a sizable share of the 272 reports, while fire complaints (14) and crash complaints (11) also appear. The federal data does not specify the root cause for these issues. Given the moderate complaint level, lingering fire and steering concerns, and the ongoing downward trend, the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue is not the optimal choice for a used‑car purchase.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
104
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
272
Owner complaints
11 involved a crash · 14 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 272 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling41
Electrical System38
Steering36
Visibility15
Exterior Lighting13
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10
Seat Belts10
Engine9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V701000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 26/10/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo… Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve…

14V400000Electrical System:IgnitionReported 03/07/2014

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 104 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
17-NA-0732023-02-21EquipmentThis warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action…
PIP4723F2022-01-14Service Brakes, HydraulicThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIP4723D2020-01-31Electrical SystemThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
19NA2732019-12-02Electrical SystemThis informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to…
PIC4696E2019-11-22EquipmentThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1999 Intrigue take?

4.5 qt of 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1999 Intrigue have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.