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2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Intrigue.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue is a passenger car featuring a 4-speed automatic transmission and an EPA-rated fuel economy of 17/26/20 mpg. The vehicle requires 6 quarts of 10W-30 API engine oil for its powertrain. Within the 1996-2002 model run, the 2001 year recorded 5 recalls and 117 owner complaints—primarily concerning exterior lighting—placing it between the 1998 peak of 549 complaints and the 1996 low of 1.

Model year20022001200019991998

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/26/20 mpgEPA · 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 19355319. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 / turnLAMPSOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-60R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter19355319 alt 12560846
Engine air filter19259030
Fuel filter25121293 discontinued
Spark plug12556183
Front wiper blades19120758
Serpentine belt12569503
Thermostat12553364 alt 12570248
Cabin air filter84557894

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.1 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase109.1 in
Curb weight3393 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)64/36

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 26 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6 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 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
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts6.6 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Type41-950
Spark Plug Gap0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.20 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity9.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance690 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief12 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum62 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)41-47
RPM31-44 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance11-14 @ 50-95 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression140 Minimum psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket133 ft-lbs / 32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle100 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.27 in / 0.433 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.27 in / 0.433 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.224 in / 0.41 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
1M11 bolts30 ft. lbs
2M11 bolts100 degrees
3M11 bolts100 degrees
48.8

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 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 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue represents a significant improvement over earlier years in this generation: complaints dropped from 549 in 1998 to just 117, recalls fell from 8 to 5, and NHTSA investigations declined from 9 to just 1. Compared to the 2000 model year, the 2001 shows further refinement with complaints halved (208 to 117) and investigations reduced from 2 to 1. However, TSBs rose to 346, indicating dealers were addressing more non-safety issues through service bulletins. The top complaint categories—Exterior Lighting (26) and Electrical System (21)—suggest persistent electrical gremlins, while 6 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint are present but relatively low. The 2001 Intrigue sits at a favorable point in the generation's arc, benefiting from the manufacturer's corrective actions while retaining the core platform improvements; this makes it the most reliable model year in the dataset and a comparatively sound choice within this generation.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
346
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
117
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 117 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting26
Electrical System21
Power Train9
Engine & Engine Cooling7
Steering5
Engine3
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting3
Exterior Lighting,Interior Lighting3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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…

09E005000SteeringReported 17/02/2009

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE… Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 346 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIP5601C2025-07-18Unknown Or OtherThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIP5358D2025-02-19Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP4723J2024-10-25Electrical SystemThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIT5099H2024-09-12Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5099H2024-09-12Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

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 2001 Intrigue take?

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

Does the 2001 Intrigue have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Intrigue get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 26 highway / 20 combined mpg.