Oldsmobile Calais Ignition and Tune-Up Products

Carquest Premium distributors are built to meet or exceed the original equipment (OE) specifications for each application. Our distributors are built by a manufacturer that meets IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. Each distributor is supplied with the cap, rotor and any seals needed for installation. Carquest Premium distributors are 100% new and undergo extensive validation testing to ensure long-lasting ignition performance and reliability.

Product Features:

• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
• 100% new unit with no core charges
• Precision machined shafts result in high speed accuracy and help prevent bearing failures
• Every distributor is tested to ensure reliable and long-lasting performance
• O-rings or gaskets included where applicable
• Precision Engineered ignition modules and plugs ensure proper performance plus precise connection.
• Precision machined and ground shafts assure high speed accuracy and prevent bearing failures.
• Original Equipment Equivalent high voltage ignition coils.
• 100% New Components and fasteners eliminate premature failures.

All ignition system accessories are application matched components designed to restore your original ignition system to like new condition.

Product Features:

• Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Upgrade your vehicle with ZEVO® LED miniature bulbs for added style, performance, and the many benefits of LEDs. Instantly enhance the interior and exterior lighting applications of your vehicle with a modern bright white light for head-turning style and increased visibility by other motorists. Easy-to-install with a robust design and high-quality components, ZEVO replacement bulbs are backed by a limited warranty to provide exceptional performance through the life of the vehicle. Also available in an array of colors to update your car or truck.

Product Features:

• HIGH EFFICIENY: Delivers greater clarity with less power consumption and longer bulb life when compared to standard incandescent bulbs
• RELIABLE: Thermal management to maximize life, matched with robust design that withstands temperature and shock for optimal performance
• NON-POLARITY DESIGN: Plug & play easy installation; SYLVANIA ZEVO LED bulbs light on two sides and can be installed either direction
• INSTANT ON: Provide full brightness instantly, giving drivers around you more time to react, compared to the slower light-up with Incandescent bulbs
• BRIGHT WHITE LIGHT: Ideal for use in Daytime running lights (DRL), back up/reverse, map, dome, trunk, cargo and license plate light bulb replacement
• HYPERFLASH: For some vehicles, installing a load equalizer may be required to eliminate hyper flash or dashboard error messages
• EASY DIY INSTALLATION: A direct replacement for the factory bulbs in your vehicle, no modification required
• SMART MAINTENANCE: Always replace bulbs in pairs to ensure equal brightness and color.
• SAFETY: High-quality SYLVANIA bulbs are designed to perform to all relevant safety standards set for the lighting application.
• TRUSTED BRAND: SYLVANIA is a trusted OEM automotive lighting manufacturer, with over 100 years of superior optical engineering experience

ACDelco GM Original Equipment Spark Plug Heat Shields help protect the spark plug insulator and plug wire boot from the heat of the exhaust manifold, and are GM-recommended replacements for your vehicle’s original components. These original equipment heat shields have been manufactured to fit your GM vehicle, providing the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors.

Product Features:

• Helps protect spark plug boot from cracking and deteriorating from heat
• GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle’s original factory component
• Offering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE
• Manufactured to GM OE specification for fit, form, and function

ACDelco GM Original Equipment Distributor Cap is a GM-recommended replacement component for one or more of the following vehicle systems: cooling, hvac, ignition, starting and charging, body-electrical and lighting, wiper and washer, and/or engine fuel management. This original equipment cap will provide the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors.

Product Features:

• GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle’s original factory component
• Offering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE
• Manufactured to GM OE specification for fit, form, and function

These ACCEL wire sets are a true performance upgrade replacement for OE types. Efficient delivery of spark energy for a good price. Silicone boots with black wire contain zinc-plated steel terminals. Noise suppression core. Set contains 8 plug wires with coil lead.

Product Features:

• 7mm And 8mm High Gloss Silicone Jacket
• 450° F Rated Silicone Jacket
• Stainless Steel Plug Terminals
• RFI Suppression For Street Driven Applications
• Custom-fit Universal And Import Coverage
• High-strength Fiberglass Braid Construction

The traditional ACCEL combination of yellow wire and red spark plug boots has been added to these SuperStock Spiral Core 5000 Series wire sets, which feature color-matched wire and spark plug boots in blue, black, and red. With only 500 ohms/ft. of resistance, more ignition energy can reach the spark plug, producing a longer-lasting, hotter spark flame kernel. The results is higher performance through improved efficiency, quicker throttle response, and reduced emissions. This 8mm wire’s double silicone construction is rated to 550 degrees F. The high-gloss wire jacket resists moisture, chemicals, and heat extremes for longer life and great looks. The fiberglass braid adds greater pull strength and terminal retention, while the stainless steel spark plug terminals provide excellent long life, electrical conductivity, and corrosion resistance. Both universal and custom-fit applications are available for early and late model cars and trucks.

Product Features:

• 500 Ohms/ft Of Resistance
• 550 F Rated Silicone Jacket
• Stainless Steel Plug Terminals
• High RFI Suppression For Street And Strip Use
• Universal And Import Coverage
• High-strength Fiberglass Braid Construction
• Pre And Post HEI Vehicles
• 8mm High Gloss Silicone Jacket

The distributor is just one piece of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.

Product Features:

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
• Where applicable, robust circuit board design increases durability due to heat, shock, and random electro-magnetic pulses (EMP) and power spikes.
• Magnet size and strength optimized for precise signal output.
• Precision-wound coated copper windings increase signal output and increase longevity.
• Tailored magnetic circuit programming enhances timing accuracy between the reluctor wheel and circuit output.
• 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure accurate signal output providing product reliability, every time.

This spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation on specified vehicles to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage. It is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage on specified vehicles
• Ideal solution – this non-fouler preserves spark plug life and is a reliable replacement for an original non-fouler that has failed due to corrosion
• Durable construction – made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
• Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution to the original problem is made. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system fault.

Product Features:

• Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• WVE electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
• OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function

Delphi’s history is one of OE heritage and quality. Our global technical requirements include design specifications and validation testing based on over 100 years of OE experience. Our material selections, material thickness, and material types are built from OE specifications to exceed aftermarket expectations. We put in place strict manufacturing processes to ensure quality control in every part we make. Delphi’s pioneering spirit delivers innovative solutions designed to support the aftermarket in servicing the vehicles of today, and tomorrow.

Product Features:

• Delphi coils provide OE performance, durability and electromagnetic capacity level requirements
• OE quality replacement parts for the right fit, form and function
• Delphi OE technology ignition products are validated to match the vehicles system

Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution to the original problem is made. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system fault.

Product Features:

• Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• WVE electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
• OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function

An ACDelco GM Original Equipment Ignition Coil is a GM-recommended replacement for your vehicle’s original component, and undergoes more stringent testing than aftermarket products. It increases electrical system voltage to help ignite the air/fuel mixture as the starting and charging system starts the engine, maintains the battery’s charge, and provides power to the electrical accessories while the engine is running. An ACDelco GM OE Ignition Coil uses pure copper windings to improve durability and provide higher resistance to internal shorts and dielectric breakdown. Because the number and shape of the laminations determine the output characteristics of an ignition coil, ACDelco ensures that the silicone steel plates surrounding the coil correctly match the original part size and number. Since steel laminations work best when they are new, shiny, and clean, ACDelco laminations are coated to hinder corrosion and many feature molded plastic protection to help ensure that nothing is exposed. This original equipment ignition coil has been manufactured to fit your GM vehicle, providing the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors.

Product Features:

• High quality coated windings to improve durability and provide protection against internal shorts and dielectric breakdown
• Silicone steel plates surrounding the ignition coil correctly match the original part size and number exactly
• Laminations are coated to hinder corrosion and many feature molded plastic protection to help ensure that nothing is exposed
• GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle’s original factory component
• Offering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE
• Manufactured to GM OE specification for fit, form, and function

The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.

Product Features:

• All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Cap terminal conductor wires formed with precision guided machines to ensure precise final location in the final housing assembly.
• Terminal inserts manufactured to precise tolerances to ensure a guaranteed electrical connection between the cap conductor wires and spark plug wire terminals.
• Distributor rotor blade coated with RFI coating to prevent electrical magnetic interference with the vehicles electrical system.
• Distributor and rotor housings manufactured using the latest plastic technologies to guarantee di-electric strength and long life cycle.

The Ignition Coil Cover may be used as a visual improvement device but could also be intended to prevent EMP’s, or electrical magnetic pulses from emitting for the coil. EMP’s are known to cause radio inference as well as interfere with other sensitive electrical devices.

Product Features:

• Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.

The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.

Product Features:

• All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Cap terminal conductor wires formed with precision guided machines to ensure precise final location in the final housing assembly.
• Terminal inserts manufactured to precise tolerances to ensure a guaranteed electrical connection between the cap conductor wires and spark plug wire terminals.
• Distributor rotor blade coated with RFI coating to prevent electrical magnetic interference with the vehicles electrical system.
• Distributor and rotor housings manufactured using the latest plastic technologies to guarantee di-electric strength and long life cycle.

All ignition system accessories are application matched components designed to restore your original ignition system to like new condition.

Product Features:

• Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.

CARQUEST Ignition Modules are built by an ignition systems manufacturer with expertise in the entire vehicle spark system.

Product Features:

• CARQUEST Ignition Modules creates and refines the timing of the engine using various sensors and readings throughout the spark system in order to create an efficiently running engine.
• CARQUEST Ignition Modules use current and voltage limiting circuitry in order to prevent the ignition coil from over voltage/current. Over voltages can allow for coils to create excessive heat which can damage to the ignition module resulting in check eng
• CARQUEST Ignition Modules are 100% individually tested for all product functionalities including over voltage, timing and dwell.

The traditional ACCEL combination of yellow wire and red spark plug boots has been added to these SuperStock Spiral Core 5000 Series wire sets, which feature color-matched wire and spark plug boots in blue, black, and red. With only 500 ohms/ft. of resistance, more ignition energy can reach the spark plug, producing a longer-lasting, hotter spark flame kernel. The results is higher performance through improved efficiency, quicker throttle response, and reduced emissions. This 8mm wire’s double silicone construction is rated to 550 degrees F. The high-gloss wire jacket resists moisture, chemicals, and heat extremes for longer life and great looks. The fiberglass braid adds greater pull strength and terminal retention, while the stainless steel spark plug terminals provide excellent long life, electrical conductivity, and corrosion resistance. Both universal and custom-fit applications are available for early and late model cars and trucks.

Product Features:

• 500 Ohms/ft Of Resistance
• 550 F Rated Silicone Jacket
• Stainless Steel Plug Terminals
• High RFI Suppression For Street And Strip Use
• Universal And Import Coverage
• High-strength Fiberglass Braid Construction
• Pre And Post HEI Vehicles
• 8mm High Gloss Silicone Jacket

This rack and sector gear kit is designed to match the original components required to repair the steering column gear on specified vehicles. Made of quality components, this kit is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this rack and sector gear kit is designed to match the original components required to repair the steering column gear on specified vehicles
• Ideal solution – this kit is a reliable replacement for original components that are damaged or have failed due to wear
• Durable construction – this kit is made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
• Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

Carquest Knock Sensors respond to a wide range of engine knock frequencies providing accurate engine condition to the ECM for optimal ignition timing. Highest quality piezoceramic element manufactured to tight tolerances for increased durability. All Carquest Knock Sensors are designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications at our ISO TS16949 manufacturing facilities.

Product Features:

• Precision piezoceramic element ensures accurate response to a wide range of engine vibrations
• Manufactured using the highest quality OEM materials to ensure optimal performance and rugged durability
• Designed to meet or exceed all OEM specifications in fit, form & function
• Extensive product testing includes salt spray, high/low temperature impact, thermal cycling, vibration, drop among other tests, to ensure all sensors meet or exceed OEM specifications.

Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution to the original problem is made. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system fault.

Product Features:

• Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• WVE electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
• OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function

High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:

• Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
• Copper alloy conductors ensure superior electrical conductivity with low resistive losses
• Our parts are 100% tested to verify both mechanical and electrical switching performance
• Robust design and high grade materials meet the stringent demands of today’s service professional
• BWD is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, complete quality control is maintained through the manufacturing process from componentry to finished product

The U-Groove Spark Plug features a patented U-groove ground electrode design that enhances ignitability, allowing your engine to fire leaner mixtures for improved efficiency and performance. Crafted with precision machine-rolled threads, it minimizes the risk of seizing or cross-threading in delicate aluminum heads, ensuring a hassle-free installation. Built with a nickel center electrode tip and a tapered seat type, this spark plug is engineered for durability and optimal conductivity. It boasts a lifespan twice as long as most conventional plugs, making it a reliable and cost-effective choice for your vehicle. With a wide range of part numbers available, it fits thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars. Each plug is 100 percent pre-fired to guarantee dependable operation, delivering OE-level performance and long-lasting quality.

Product Features:

• Patented U-groove ground electrode design fires leaner mixtures than conventional plugs
• Precision machine-rolled threads reduce seizing and cross-threading in delicate aluminum heads
• Wide range of part numbers for thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars
• Lasts twice as long as most conventional plugs
• 100 percent pre-fired to assure reliable operation
• U-Groove Conventional

ACDelco Professional Conventional Spark Plugs are designed for reliability and efficient performance, and are a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. Their high-quality copper cores and outstanding suppression characteristics deliver reliable performance. They are also available for Marine applications. These premium aftermarket replacement spark plugs are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:

• Black Onyx coating helps reduce corrosion
• Copper core provides great heat transfer and helps maximize plug durability
• Ribbed suppressor seal extends resistance and helps prevent spark ‘flash over’ and misfires
• Nickel-chrome alloy sheathing helps prevent corrosion on center electrode
• Available for use in Marine applications
• Some ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts may have formerly appeared as GM Genuine Parts (OE) or ACDelco Professional
• ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors
• GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle
• GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies