power steering fluid OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1998 Owners Manual

When you lift the hood, you'll see these items:
T
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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Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid reservoir is located to the right
of the windshield washer fluid reservoir, at the back of
the engine compartment.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless
you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise.
A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
How To Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and
the top
of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten
it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
When the engine compartment is hot,
the level should
be at the
“H” mark. When it’s cold, the level should be
at the
“C” mark. If the fluid is at the ADD mark, you
should add fluid.
What to Use
To determine what lund of fluid to use, see
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
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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 retailer.
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine Oil
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.
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
USAGE ~
Hydraulic Brake
System
-
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI
# 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
10500 17 - 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement ....... 6-16
Passenger Position
.................... 1.38.1.53. 1.54
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-33
Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-81
DoorLocks ................................... 2-5
Option Fuses ................................ 6-56
Rear Quarter Windows
......................... 2-51
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-64
Sliding Door Light
............................ 2-97
Power Steering Fluid
............................ 6-25
How to Check ............................... 6-25
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-37
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
................... 8-10
Passing
....................................... 4-13
Power
Seat
......................................... l-3
Steering .................................... 4-11
Windows
................................... 2-50
Whattouse
................................. 6-25
Whentocheck
............................... 6-25
..................................... Radiator 5-21
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-25
Radios, Steering Wheel Controls
................... 3-24
Rain, Driving In
................................ 4- 18
Cargo Lamp
................................. 2-63
Radios
....................................... 3-10
ReadingLamps
................................ 2-63
Rear AirVents
.................................... 3-8
............................... Climate Control 3-6
Comfort Controls .............................. 3-7
Fancontrol .................................. 3-6
Outside Seat Position .......................... 1-46
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-50
SeatAudio
.................................. 3-18
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-47
Seats
.........,.............................. l-6
Storage ..................................... 2-71
Towing
..................................... 5-12
Window Defogger ............................. 3-5
Windshield Washer
........................... 2-55
Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight
................. 2-64
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recovery
Tank, Coolant .......................... 5-18
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning .................... 6-65
Compact Disc Player
.......................... 3-20
Operation
of the Power Sliding Door ............. 2-10
Remote Lock Control
............................. 2-8
Operaton
..................................... 2-9
Battery Replacement .......................... 2-11
Resynchronizing
............................. 2-12
Captain’s Chairs
.............................. 1-22
Remote
Removing Bucketseats ................................. l-16
SplitBenchSeat 1-10 .............................. Replacement
Bulbs
...................................... 6-a
Parts
....................................... 6-65
Wheel
...................................... 6-45
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