cooling OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998 Owner's Manual

Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should
let your retailer’s service
department or other qualified service center do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed
at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or
lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears
or leakage. Replace
seals
if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system.
Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts
as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which could
cause
a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in
the Index.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace
as needed. Clean the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To help
ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap is recommended at least once
a year.
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Ignition Positions
.................................... 2-12
Transmission Lock Check
...................... 7-42
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-34
Inflation. Tire
............................. 6.38. 7.39
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-35
Inspections
Brakesystem
................................ 7-44
Drive Axle
.................................. 7-44
Engine Cooling System
........................ 7-43
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-43
Front Drive Axle Boot
......................... 7-43
Steering
.................................... 7-43
Throttle System
.............................. 7-44
Transfer Case
................................ 7-44
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-50
Cleaning
.................................... 6-47
Cluster
..................................... 2-51
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-34
Suspension
.................................. 7-43
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-55
Jacking Equipment
............................. 5-23
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Keyless Entry System
Operation
.................................... 2-7
Remote Panic Alarm
........................... 2-7
Resynchronization
............................. 2-8
Keys
.......................................... 2-2 Labels
Certification/Tire
............................. 4-42
Fuse
.................................. 6.55. 6.57
Safety Belt
.................................. 1-51
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-53
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-53
Lamps
........................................ 2-32
Dome
...................................... 2-34
Front Reading
........................... 2-34, 2-37
Interior
..................................... 2-34
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-21
Liftgate OnReminder
................................ 2-33
ManualRelease
............................... 2-9
Lighter
....................................... 2-44
Remote Release
.............................. 2-10
Lights Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-57, 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-56
Charging System
............................. 2-54
Gate Ajar
................................... 2-62
LowFuel
................................... 2-63
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-8, 2-53
Security Warning
............................. 2-61
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-58
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-42
Locking Rear Axle
.............................. 2-24
Lockout Prevention
.............................. 2-5
CheckGages
................................ 2-62
Service4WD
................................ 2-61
LockoutSwitch
................................ 2-25
9-5
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