maintenance schedule OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1994 User Guide

Muintenunce Schedule
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Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is
MAINLY driven under one or more of
the following conditions:
When most trips are less than 4 miles
When most trips are less than 10
(6
ltm)
.
miles (16 ltrn) and outside
temperatures remain below freezing.
When most trips include extended
idling and/or frequent low-speed
operation, as in stop-and-go traffic.
When towing a trailer.
When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should also be followed if
the vehicle is used for delivery service,
police, taxi
or other commercial
applications.
::: = An Emission Control Service.
j- = The U.S. Emiyonmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure
to pelform this
maintenance item will
not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
prior
to the completion of vehicle useful life.
General Motors, however, urges that all
recommended maintenance services be
pelformed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded in “Section
E:
Maintenance Record.”
ITEM TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM
No* See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Miles (Kilometers) or Months
Services
following Schedules I and 11. (whichever occurs firsl).
1 Engine Oil Change & Oil Filter Change* Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) or 3 Montl~s..
2 Chassis Lubrication Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 lm) or 12 Months.
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Schedule I1
Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of
* = An Emission Control Service.
t = The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item will
not nullify the
emission warranty
or limit recall liability
prior
to the completion of vehicle useful life.
General Motors, however, urges that
all
recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded in “Section
E:
Maintenance Record.”
ITEM TO BE SERVICED
No’ See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
following Schedules I and 11.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs first). 1
I 2 I Chassis Lubrication 1 Evew 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) or 12 Months. 11
I 4 I Engine Accessorv Drive GDection I Everv 60.000 Miles (100 000 la) or 60 Months. 11
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I I
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Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Following are explanations of the
services listed in Schedule I and
Schedule 11.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use
are listed in Section D. Make sure
whoever services your vehicle uses
these. All parts should be replaced and
all necessary repairs done before you or
anyone else drives the vehicle.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1. Engine Oil and Filter Change* -
Always use SH or SG Energy
Conserving
I1 oils of proper viscosity.
The
“SH” or “SG” designation may
be shown alone
or in combination
with others, such as “SH/CD,”
“SH,
SG, CD,” “SG/CD,” etc. To
determine the preferred viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine (e.g.,
SAE 5W-
30 or SAE 10W-30), see
Engine Oil
in the Index.
2. Chassis Lubrication - Lubricate
suspension and steering linkage.
Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage,
and parking brake cable guides,
underbody contact points and
linkage.
3. Tire and Wheel Rotation and
Inspection
- For proper wear and
maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions in this
manual. See
Tires, Inspection E.
Rotation in the Index. Check the
tires for uneven wear
or damage. If
you see irregular or premature wear,
check the wheel alignment. Check for
damaged wheels also.
Engine Accessory Drive Inspection
- Inspect the drive belt for cracks,
fraying, wear and proper tension.
Replace as needed.
I
Cooling System Servicee - Drain,
flush and refill the system with new
or approved recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification
I
1825M. Keep coolant at the proper 1
mixture as specified. See Coolant in
the
Index. This provides proper
freeze and boil protection, corrosion
I
inhibitor level and maintains proper ’
engine operating temperature.
Inspect hoses
and replace if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated.
Tighten screw-type hose clamps.
Clean the outside of the radiator and
air conditioning condenser. Wash tht
pressure cap and neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we
recommend
a pressure test of both the
cooling system and the pressure cap.
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I At Least Once a Year (CONT.)
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CHECK
Parking Bralte
and Automatic
Transaxle
P (Park)
Mechanism Check
Underbody Flushing
WHAT TO DO
CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others
could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front
of your
vehicle in case it begins to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in N (Neutral), slowly
remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.
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Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM
dealer.
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine Oil API service
SH or SG Energy Conserving I1
oils of the proper viscosity. The “SH”or “SG” designation
may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SH/CD,” “SH,SG,CD,” “SG/CD,”\

etc. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see
Engine OiZ in the Index.
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming
to GM Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M.
Hydraulic Brake Svstem
I Delco Supreme 1 lo Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Guides
Power Steering
System I
I GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or equivalent)
Automatic Transaxle DEXRONo-I11 or DEXRONo-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid.
ICey oil or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No.
12345120), synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine
Automatic Transaxle
Shift Linkage
Engine oil.
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Section E: Maintenance Record Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule I or
Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all
odometer reading and who performed the service in the
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a
columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance
convenient place
to store them.
I 1 READING
ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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DATE ODOMETER READlNG SERVlCED BY MAlNTENANCE PERFORMED
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Remote Control ................................ 48 .. Sliding Door ..................................... 52
Long Distance Driving
..................... 146
Low Battery
...................................... 158
Low Fuel Warning ............................ 101
Low Oil Pressure Warning
............... 102
Low Traction Light
........................... 105
Lubricants and Fluids ...................... 227
Luggage Carrier
.................................. 92
Maintenance Record
..................... 246
Maintenance Schedule
..................... 234
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
........... 106
Manual Front Seat
............................. 12
Manual Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
..... 23
Methanol in Gasoline
....................... 183
Mileage Indicator
Mirrors (see
Odometer G. Speedometer)
Inside
Manual Day/Night ............... 86
Outside Convex
............................... 87
Power Remote Control
.................... 87
Mountain Driving
............................ 147
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Night Driving
................................... 142
Night Vision
..................................... 142
Visor Vanity
..................................... 88
Requirements ........................... 57.
152 Octane
Requirements
(see
Fuel Requirements)
Odometer & Speedometer ................. 99
Oil. Engine
........................................ 190
Pressure Gage
................................ 102
Pressure Indicator
......................... 101
Quality
........................................... 19 1
Thickness ....................................... 192
Used Oil
......................................... 194
When to Change
............................ 193
Oil Warning
...................................... 101
Outside Rearview Mirrors ................. 87
Overhead Console
........................ 79. 95
Overheated Engine
........................... 165
Warnings ................ 166. 187. 198. 199
Owner Checks
& Services ............... 240
Rrk. Shifting Into
............................. 66
Parking Over Things That Burn
................... 67
Parking Brake
..................................... 65
Passenger Belts (see
Safety Belts)
Passing .............................................. 140
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.. 243
Polishing and Waxing
With
the Engine Running
........... 67. 68
Payload
............................................. 206
(see
Appearance Care )
Power (Anti-Lock) Brakes ............... 135 Power
Door Locks
............................. 46
Power Mirrors
.................................... 87
Power Outlet. Accessory
.................... 84
Power Seat Controls
.......................... 13
Power Sliding Door .................... 52. 107
Power Steering
................................. 138
Power Steering Fluid ....... 199.225. 227
Power Windows
......................... 70. 223
During
.............................................. 30
Problems on the Road
...................... 157
Publications
...................................... 254
Pregnancy.
Use
of Safety Belts
Radiator Overheating
(see
Overheated Engine )
Radiator Pressure Cap ..................... 199
Radio (see
Audio Systems)
Reading Lights .................................... 80
Rear Climate Control
....................... 113
Rear Interior Lights ............................ 84
Rear Seats
........................................... 15
Removing ......................................... 16
Replacing
......................................... 18
Third Row Entry .............................. 15
Rear Window Defogger .................... 115
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
...... 79
Rearview Mirror
................................. 86
Reclining Seatbaclts
........................... 13
.. Ad~ustmg .......................................... 17
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Index
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
....................................... 244
Reminder Light
.................................. 75
Remote Lock Control
......................... 48
Removing Rear Bucket Seats
............. 16
Replacement Fuses
........................... 220
Replacement Parts
........................... 226
Replacing Brake System Parts ......... 203
Replacing Bulbs
........................ 228, 229
Replacing Safety Belts
........................ 41
Replacing Tires
................................. 209
Replacing Windshield Wipers
.......... 205
Restraint, Head
.................................. 14
Restraints, Child ................................. 35
Roadside Assistance ......................... 253
Replacement
Bulbs
.................. 228. 229
Replacing Rear Bucket Seats
............. 18
Replacing Wheels ............................. 2 11
Roads, Hill and Mountain ............... 147
Rocking Your Vehicle
...................... 179
Rotation, Tire
................................... 208
S afety Belts ....................................... 18
Adults ............................................... 22
Center Passenger Position
.............. 31
Checking .......................................... 41
Children
...................................... 34, 39
Child Restraints ............................... 35
Cleaning
......................................... 2 14
Driver Position
................................ 22 Extender
........................................... 41
How to
Wear .................................... 22
Lap-Shoulder Belt
........................... 23
Passenger Belts
................................ 30
Pregnancy. Use During
................... 30
Questions & Answers ... 21.24. 40. 42
Rear Safety Belts
............................. 30
Reminder Light
................................ 22
Replacement
.................................... 41
Right Front. Adult Passenger
.......... 30
Smaller Children and Babies
........... 34
Top Strap
......................................... 36
Torn
.................................................. 42
Twisted
............................................. 26
Why
You Should Wear
Safety Belts
................................... 18
Safety Belt Extender .......................... 41
Safety Belt Reminder Light
................. 22
Safety Defects, Reporting
................ 252
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.... 233
Seat Adjustment
........................... 12, 17
Seat Belts (see
Safety Belts)
Seat Controls ...................................... 12
Head Restraint ................................. 14
Manual Front Seat
........................... 12
Manual Reclining Seatback ............. 13
Manual Seat, Four-Way .................. 12
Power Seat, Six-Way
....................... 13
Rear Seats ........................................ 15
Adjusting ....................................... 17 Removing
...................................... 15
Replacing ....................................... 18
Third Row Entry ........................... 15
Reclining
Seatback .......................... 13
“Service Engine Soon” Light ........... 106
Service Information ......................... 182
Service Parts Identification Label
... 218
Service Publications
......................... 254
Service Station Information
............ 272
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Oldsmobile
........................................ 29
Setting the Clock
.............................. 117
Setting the Trip Odometer
................. 99
Shifting Into
P (Park) ........................ 66
Shifting the Automatic Transaxle
..... 62
Signaling Turns
.......................... 71, 155
Six-Way Power Seat ........................... 13
Skidding ............................................ 141
Sliding Door
....................................... 51
Sliding Door Ajar Warning Light ..... 107
Snowstorm, If You’re Caught in a ... 149
Sound Equipment, Adding
.............. 117
Sound Systems (see
Audio Systems)
Spare Tire, Compact ........................ 178
Specifications
& Capacities ............. 224
Speed Control (see
Cruise Control)
Speedometer & Odometer ................. 99
Stains, Removing
............................. 213
Starting Your Engine
......................... 58
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