1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Base
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- Photo: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham Coupe in Medium Gray, Front Right, 08-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham Coupe, front right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme coupé in black by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham Coupe, rear left (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe in Black, Rear Right, 08-12-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Base is a 3.8-liter V6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The Cutlass Supreme measures 200.0 inches long on a 108.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L V6 OHV |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 96.5 x 86.4 mm |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 200 in |
| Width | 71.6 in |
| Height | 54.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Oldsmobile CUTLASS SUPREME. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 24, 2007 · EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
NHTSA campaign 07E088000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1979 Oldsmobile CUTLASS
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1979 Oldsmobile CUTLASS. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.