width OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1997 Owners Manual

&= What’s wrong with this?
A: The belt is twisted across the body.
You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In
a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the
belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted,
make it straight
so it can work properly, or ask
your retailer to
fix it.
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Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted
the
same way as the one it replaces.
11 yo^- -1eed to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for your
Oldsmobile model.
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling
of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have a
collision in which you
or others could be injured.
Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and
wheel nuts
for replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer
or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing
a Flat Tire” in the Index for
more information.
Used Replacement Wheels
Putting
a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or
how
far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident.
If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
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Engine Specifications
Engine VTN Code ........................... E
EngineType .............................. V6
Firing Order
...................... 1-2-3-4-5-6
Horsepower
............................. I85
Thermostat Temperature
Specification
................... 195°F (91 “C)
Vehicle Dimensions - Long Wheel Base
Length ...................... 201.3” (51 1.5 cm)
Width
........................ 72.0” (1 83.0 cm)
Height
........................ 68.1’’ (1 73.1 cm)
Wheelbase
.................... 120” (304.7 cm)
Front Tread Width
............. 6 1.5” ( 1 56.2 cm)
Rear Tread Width
............. 63.3” ( 160.8 cm)
Vehicle Dimensions - Short Wheel Base
Length ...................... 187.4” (475.9 cm)
Width
........................ 72.0” (1 83.0 cm)
Height
........................ 67.4” (171.2 cm)
Wheelbase
.................... 1 12” (284.5 cm)
Front Tread Width
............. 6 1 Sf‘ ( 156.2 cm)
Rear Tread Width ............. 63.3” ( 160.8 cm)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter .............. AC Type A-974C
Pollen Filter
(2) ..................... 52470574
Engine
Oil Filter ........................ PF47
Spark Plugs
................... AC Type 41-940
Gap: 0.060 ” (1.52 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades Length
........................ 24” (600 mm)
Type ......................... Shepard’s Hook
Length ........................ 16” (406 mm)
Type
......................... Shepard’s Hook
Backglass Wiper
Blade
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