coolant OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1997 Owner's Manual

Air Cleaner
The air cleaner is located at the front of the engine
compartment (on the left side
of the vehicle), under the
engine coolant reservoir.
Checking or Replacing the Air Cleaner
1.
2.
3.
4.
Unlatch the two hooks on top of the air
cleaner housing.
Turn back the air inlet panel and rest it on top of the
housing. The air intake tube is designed to flex back;
you do not need to disconnect it.
After replacing the air cleaner filter, seat the tabs on
the bottom
of the panel into the slots at the bottom.
Latch the hooks to secure the panel in place.
If the
panel moves easily, check that the tabs
are seated
correctly in the slots.
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Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can
cause you
or others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air,
it stops flame if the engine
backfires.
If it isn’t there, and the engine
backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with
it off, and be careful working on the engine with
the air cleaner off.
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How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in
the Index.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid to bring
the level into the cross-hatched area on
the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole
to bring it to the proper level.
It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than one pint
(0.5 L). Don% overfill. We recommend you use only
fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label
is made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-111
is
not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to Check.”
4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way. The cooling
system in your vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL
TM (silicate-free) engine coolant. This
coolant
is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years
or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first.
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for
your Oldsmobile will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
0 Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
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NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you
use
DEX-COOL TM (silicate-free) coolant.
If
silicated coolant is added to the system,
premature engine, heater core or radiator
corrosion may result. In addition, the engine
coolant will require change sooner
-- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL
TM (silicate-free)
antifreeze which won’t damage aluminum parts. Use
GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) (GM Part
No. 3634621) with any complete coolant change. If you
use
this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else.
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning
system is set for the proper coolant mix. With
plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could
get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or
others could be burned. Use
a 50/50 mix of clean
water and
DEX-COOL TM (silicate-free) antifreeze.
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I NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your retailer check your cooling system.
NOTICE:
If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which claim
to
improve the system. These can be harmful.
Checking Coolant
The engine coolant reservoir is located on the urlver s
side of the vehicle, above the air cleaner.
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be
at
FULL COLD, or a little higher. When your engine is
warm, the level should be up to FULL HOT, or a
little higher.
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If this light comes on, it
means you're low on
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL"
mix ut the coolant recovery tmk.
A CAUTION:
Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and burn
you badly.
With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost
never have to add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure cap
-- even a
little
-- when the engine and radiator are hot.
Add coolant
mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not
to spill
it.
I A CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don't spill coolant on
a hot engine.
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Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid
NOTICE:
Your
radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant
loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC@
cap is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow
of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat
is recommended. The power steering fluid reservoir
is located
to the right
of the windshield washer fluid reservoir, at the back of
the engine compartment.
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Underhood Fuse and Relay Center
This fuse and relay center is located in the engine
compartment, in front
of the windshield washer
fluid reservoir.
The fuses marked spare are available
if a replacement
fuse is needed.
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17j
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Maxi Fuse
I -COOL FAN 2 . . . Coolant Fans
3-HEADLAMPS
. . Circuit Breakers: FRT HVAC HI
BLWR, and HEADLAMP Fuses
(VP): HAZARD and STOPLAMP
SEAT/PSD. Fuses (UP): ELC
and RR DEFOG
4-BATT MAIN
2 . . Circuit Breaker: PWR
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Maxi Fuse
5-IGN MAIN 1 . . . Ignition Switch to Fuses (UP):
ABS/TCS IGN, CRUISE, DRL,
ELEC PRNDL, IGN
1, PSD,
SIR, T/SIG and PCM [IGN
MAIN Relay (Underhood
Electrical Center Fuses: A/C
INJ, TCC)]
CLU,
ELEK
IGN, IGN 1-U/H,
6-COOL FAN
I . . . Coolant Fans
7-BATT MAIN
1 . . Fuses (IP): ABS MDL
BATT, CIGARIDLC, CTSY
LAMP, FRT PWR SCKT,
PWR LOCK, PWR MIRROR
and RR PWR SCKT
Mini Fuse
18-INJ . . . . . . . . . .
21-IGNI-UH . . . . . .
25-ELEK IGN . . .
Fuel Injectors 1-6
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Purge Valve, EVAP
Canister Vacuum Switch, Heated
Oxygen Sensors
#1 and #2,
Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) Valve, Mass Air Flow
(MAF) Sensor and Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)
Ignition Control (IC) Module
Mini Fuse
27-B/U LAMP . . . . Transaxle Range Switch to
Back-up Lamps
28-A/C CLU
, . . . . A/C CLU to A/C Compressor
Clutch
Oil
29-RADIO . . . . . , , Driver Information Display,
Heater A/C Control, Radio,
Rear Side Door Actuator Motor,
Remote Control Door Lock
Receiver (RCDLR), Security
Indicator Lamp and Theft
Deterrent Shock Sensor
30-ALT SENSE
. . . Generator
3
1 -TCC . . . . . . . . . Automatic Transaxle (Torque
Converter Clutch Solenoids)
Stoplamp Switch to PCM
32-FUEL PUMP
. . Fuel Pump Relay
33-ECM SENSE
. . Powertrain Control
35-FOG
LP . . . . . . Fog Lamp Relay
36-HORN
. . . . . . . . Horn Relay
37-PARK LP
. . . . . Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) Control Module,
Headlamps Switch Theft
Deterrent Relay to Headlamps
Module
(PCM)
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
100,000 Miles (I 66 000 km) (Continued)
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
lf you do not use your vehicle under my of
these conditions, the fluid and jilter do not
require changing.
delivery service.
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE
1
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant”
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Elnission Control Service.
I 1
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Long TripEIighway Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (I 66 000 km) (Continued)
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use pour vehicle under any of
these corzditions, the- fluid and filter do not
require clznrzgirzg.
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant”
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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