coolant OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1996 Owner's Manual

If this light comes on, it
means you’re low on
engine coolant.
LOW
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the
coolant recovery tank.
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
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
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.
Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid reservoir is located to the right
of the engine coolant reservoir, at the back of the
engine compartment.
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
99,000 Miles (165 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
d
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BV:
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
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 Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
A11 Emission Control Service.
(Continued)
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qng Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
, ; ., ‘:, ;: .
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom
of movement and lubricate
if required.
100,000 Miles (166 000 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 Ernission Corztrol Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Ernission Control Service.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified
to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pevforrn these underhood checks at each fixelfill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in
the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a - -011
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index
for further details.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM retailer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity.
To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean wateL
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM or
Havoline@ DEX-COOL’”
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze conforming
to GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders GM
Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
(GM Part No.
1052535 or
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pt.,
1050017
- l qt., or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
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Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-48
Built-in Child Restraint
........................ 6-45
Fabric
...................................... 6-43
Glass ....................................... 6-46
Inside
of Your Oldsmobile ...................... 6-43
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-45
Leather
..................................... 6-45
Outside
of Your Oldsmobile .................... 6-46
Stains
...................................... 6-44
Tires
....................................... 6-48
Vinyl
....................................... 6-45
Wheels
..................................... 6-48
Special Problems
............................. 6-44
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-46
Climate Control System
........................... 3- 1
Clock, Setting the ................................ 3-9
Comfort Controls ................................ 3- 1
Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-24
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3- I6
Compact Disc Player Errors ....................... 3- I8
Compact Overhead Console ...................... 2-57
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-32
Compass Calibration ............................ 2-56
Compass, Electronic
............................ 2-55
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-61
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-53
Coinholder
.................................... 2-59 Coolant
....................................... 6-18
Adding
..................................... 6-21
Checking
................................... 6-20
Heater, Engine
............................... 2-26
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-16
Whattouse
................................. 6-19
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-5
Cruise Control ................................. 2-44
Cupholders
............................... 2-58, 2-61
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ......... 8-3
Customer Assistance Information ................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-1
Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-6
Damage,
Finish ............................... 6-48
Defects, Reporting Safety
......................... 8-7
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-1
Defogger, Rear Window .......................... 3-9
Defrosting
..................................... 3-8
Delco
LOC II@ ................................. 3-19
Dimensions, Vehicle ............................ 6-60
Dome Lamps .................................. 2-50
Defogging ..................................... 3-8
Door
Front
........................................ 2-3
Locks ....................................... 2-4
Power Sliding
................................ 2-13
Resetting
the Power Sliding ..................... 2-17
Sliding ..................................... 2-12
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Driver Position ................................. I . 17
Driving City
........................................ 4-18
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-19
In
a Blizzard ................................. 4-25
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-3
In the Rain
.................................. 4- 15
Night ...................................... 4-13
OnCurves
................................... 4-8
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-36
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-21
On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-23
Throughwater
............................... 4- 17
WetRoads
.................................. 4-15
Winter
...................................... 4-23
With a Trailer
................................ 4-34
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Dump and Stow Feature
........................... 1-6
Electrical Equipment. Adding
............... 3-23. 6-52
Electrical System
............................... 6-52
Electronic Compass
............................. 2-55
Electronic Level Control
......................... 4-28
Engine
........................................ 6-8
Coolant
..................................... 6-18
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-26
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-34 Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-76
Cooling System
.............................. 6-59
Exhaust ..................................... 2-36
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-34
Overheating
................................. 5-12
Running While Parked
......................... 2-36
Specifications
................................ 6-60
Starting Your
................................ 2-24
Engine Oil
................................ 2-80. 6-9
Adding
..................................... 6-10
Additives
................................... 6-12
Checking
................................... 6-10
Pressure Indicator
............................. 2-80
Used
....................................... 6-13
WhattoUse
................................. 6-11
Whentochange
.............................. 6-13
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-36
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-43
Fan Lever. Climate Control System
.................. 3-2
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-4
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-14
Finish Care
.................................... 6-47
Finish Damage
................................. 6-48
First Gear
..................................... 2-31
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-22
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-59
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-39
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FogLamps .................................... 2-49
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-3
Four-Way Manual Seat
........................... 1 - I
FrontDoor ..................................... 2-3
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
........... 6-30
FrontTowing
................................... 5-9
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
.......... 6-30
Fuel
.......................................... 6-2
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-4
Gage
....................................... 2-83
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-3
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-53
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-76
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-80
Fuel
....................................... 2-83
Speedometer
................................. 2-71
Tachometer
.................................. 2-71
Voltmeter
................................... 2-74
Garage Door Opener
............................ 2-54
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-27
GloveBox
.................................... 2-57
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-27
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-27
GAWR
....................................... 4-27
GVWR
....................................... 4-27 Halogen
Bulbs
................................ 6-29
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-4
Headlamps
.................................... 2-48
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-29
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-40
OnReminder
................................ 2-48
Wiring
..................................... 6-52
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Heating
........................................ 3-3
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-40
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-21
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-33
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Prop
........................................ 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-6
Horn ......................................... 2-38
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-17
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-23
Illuminated Entry
.......................... 2- 1 1. 2-50
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-36
Inflator. Air
................................... 2-66
Injector Fuse
................................... 6-57
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-52
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Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-38
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-38
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-38
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-38
Steering
.................................... 7-38
Suspension
.................................. 7-38
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-38
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-68
Cleaning
.................................... 6-45
Cluster
..................................... 2-70
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-53
Light Intensity Control
......................... 2-49
Exhaust
Systems
............................. 7-38
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-49
Interior Lights Control
........................... 2-49
Interior Lights Override Switch
.................... 2-49
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-25
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-35
Key Reminder Warning
.......................... 2-21
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels CertificatiodTire
............................. 4-27
Identification
................................ 6-5 I
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-5 1
Tire-Loading Information ...................... 4-27
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-51
Lamps ........................................ 2-48
Dome
...................................... 2-50
Interior
..................................... 2-49
On Reminder
................................ 2-48
Underhood
................................... 6-9
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-34
License Plate Lamp Bulb Replacement
.............. 6-31
Liftgate
....................................... 2-19
Liftgate Ajar Light
.............................. 2-82
LiftgateLock
.................................. 2-21
Lighter
....................................... 2-58
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-26, 2-73
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-75, 4-6
Brake System Warning
.................... 2-74, 6-26
Interior
..................................... 2-49
Interior Lights Override Switch
.................. 2-49
Liftgate Ajar
................................. 2-82
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-77
Power Sliding Door Warning
.................... 2-81
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1 - 13, 2-73
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-77
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-27
LowFuel
................................... 2-84
LowOil
.................................... 2-81
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