coolant reservoir OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1998 Owners Manual

When you lift the hood, you'll see these items:
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A.
B.
C. Underhood Fuse and
D.
Relay Center E.
Remote Positive (+) Terminal E
Windshield
Washer G.
Fluid Reservoir Radiator
Pressure Cap
H. Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
I. Brake Master Cylinder
Engine
Oil Fill Location J. Air Cleaner
Engine Oil Dipstick
IS. Engine Coolant Reservoir
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If none of them is true, use the long triphighway
maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever
occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed
engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to
break down slower.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your
skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of
oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil.
If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your retailer, a service station or a local recycling
center for help.
Air Cleaner
The air cleaner is located at the front of the engine
compartment (on the driver’s side of the vehicle), under
the engine coolant reservoir.
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Checking Coolant
The engine coolant reservoir is located on the driver’s
side
of the vehicle, above the air cleaner.
When your engine
is cold, the coolant level should be
at
FULL COLD, or a little higher. When your engine
is warm, the level should be above the
FULL COLD
mark, or a little higher.
Adding Coolant
If this light comes on, it
means you’re low on
engine coolant.
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank.
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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.
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Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will
be
operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer
fluid reservoir is located on
the passenger’s side
of the
vehicle, near the fuse and
relay center.
NOTICE:
Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add
washer fluid until the tank
is full.
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When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and
other parts of the washer system.
Also,
water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when it’s very cold.
This allows
for expansion if freezing occurs,
which could damage the tank if it is
completely full.
Don’t use engine coolant (antifreeze) in
your windshield washer. It can damage
your washer system and paint.
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Underhood Fuse and Relay Center
This fuse and relay center is located in the engine
compartment, in front
of the windshield washer
fluid reservoir.
The fuses marked spare are available
if a replacement
fuse is needed.
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Maxi Fuse
1 -COOL FAN 2
3-HEADLAMPS
4-BATT MAIN
2
Coolant Fans
Circuit Breakers: FRT HVAC
HI BLWR, and HEADLAMP
Fuses (UP): HAZARD and
STOPLAMP
Circuit Breaker: PWR
SEATPSD. Fuses
(UP): ELC
and
RR DEFOG
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