spark plugs replace OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1996 Owners Manual

Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code ........................... E
Type
.................................... V6
Firing Order ...................... 1-2-3-4-5-6
Thermostat Temperature Displacement
............................ 3.4L
Specification
.................. 195 "F (9 1 O C)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Engine Oil Filter ................ AC Type PF-47
Air
Cleaner Element
........... AC Type A-974C
PCV Valve
.................. AC Type CV-892C
Spark Plugs
................... AC Type 4 1-940
Gap: 0.060 inch
(1 -52 mm)
Remote Lock Control Battery (1)
........ CR 2032
Dimensions
Wheelbase ............... 109.8 inches 2788 mm
Tread Width
Front
................... 59.2 inches 1503 mm
Rear .................... 61.4 inches 1559 mm
Width .................... 73.9 inches 1878 mm
Length
.................. 194.7 inches
4946 mm
Height. ................... 65.7 inches 1670 mrn
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
1 ~ 1,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Cont ued)
7 Replace spark plugs.
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32°C) or higher.
An Emission Control Service.
- 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 your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
0 Replace spark plugs.
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if the vehicle
is mainly driven under one or
more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where me outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32°C) or higher.
An Emission Control Service.
- 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 your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid
andfilter do not require changing
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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USAGE
Chassis
Lubrication
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor
and Release Pawl
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
~
USAGE
Hood and Door
Hinges, Rear
Folding Seat,
Fuel Door
Hinge, Rear Compartment
Lid Hinges
Sliding Door
Track
Weatherstrip Conditioning:
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@
(GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol
(GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts”
in the Index for recommended
replacement filters and spark plugs.
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