service schedule Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999 s Owner's Guide

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
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52,500 Miles (87 500 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Replace passenger compartment air filter.

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.

Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.

Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
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Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
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67,500 Miles (112 500 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Replace passenger compartment air filter.

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
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90,000 Miles (150 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Replace passenger compartment air filter.

Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
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100,000 Miles (166 000 km)

Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.

Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.

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
F (32
C) or higher.
± In hilly or mountainous terrain.
± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you haven't used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed
previously and, therefore, haven't changed your automatic transaxle fluid,
change both the fluid and filter.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See ªEngine Coolantº 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 Emission Control Service.
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Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the
boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from ªOwner Checks and Servicesº or
ªPeriodic Maintenanceº can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
DATEODOMETER
READINGSERVICED BYMAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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8-8 Plan Ahead When Possible
When your vehicle requires warranty service, you
should contact your dealer and request an appointment.
By scheduling a service appointment and advising your
service consultant of your transportation needs, your
dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If it is
determined that your vehicle cannot be scheduled into
the service department immediately and is still
operative, you are encouraged to drive the vehicle until
scheduling can be accomplished.
If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle
off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the
work day as possible to allow for same day repair.
Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you
wait. However, if you are unable to wait Oldsmobile
helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several
transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,
your dealer can offer you one of the following:
Shuttle Service
Participating dealerships can provide you with shuttle service
to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of
your daily schedule. This includes a one way shuttle ride to a
destination up to 10 miles from the dealership.Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs,
reimbursement up to $30 per day (five days maximum)
may be available for the use of public transportation
such as taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange
transportation through a friend or relative,
reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses up to
$10 per day (five day maximum) may be available.
Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be
supported by original receipts.
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight
warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you
with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental
vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of
$30.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that
you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state,
local and rental vehicle provider requirements.
Requirements vary and may include minimum age
requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are
responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be
responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage
or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair.
Generally it is not possible to provide a like
-vehicle as a
courtesy rental.

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CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1999 OLDSMOBILE
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE
UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1999 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle.OWNER'S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $15.00
Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past
model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please
specify year and model name of the vehicle.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM ± 6:00 PM Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA±MasterCard±Discover)
1999 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)

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Locks
Automatic Door 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canceling the Sliding Door Security 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinders 7-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Transaxle Check 7-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinder Service 7-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Last Door Closed Locking 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lockout Deterrent 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding Door 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding Door Child Security 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding Door Delayed Locking 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss of Control 4-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning Light 2-95, 6-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Fuel Warning Light 2-101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Oil Level Light 2-100, 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Traction Light 2-93, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricants and Fluids 7-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication Service, Body 7-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage Carrier 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lumbar Control 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Record 7-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule 7-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How This Section is Organized 7-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Trip/Highway Definition 7-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Trip/Highway Intervals 7-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scheduled Maintenance Services 7
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short Trip/City Definition 7-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short Trip/City Intervals 7-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Underbody 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2-95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convex Outside 2-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Outside 2-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Day/Night Rearview 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Remote Control 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visor Vanity 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain Roads 4-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices 2-13 . . . . .
Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft
-Deterrent System 2-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Door Locks 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Content Theft-Deterrent System 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering Programming Mode 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exiting Programming Mode 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention 2-16 . . . .
Remote Driver's Unlock Control 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation 2-18 . . . . . . . . . . .
Multifunction Lever 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net, Convenience 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NEUTRAL(N) 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Night Vision 4-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Safety Belts (Continued)
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1-47 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Passengers 1-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing After a Crash 1-89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Smaller Children and Babies 1-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use During Pregnancy 1-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why They Work 1-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Defects, Reporting 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Warnings and Symbols iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Controls 1-2, 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatback
Folding 1
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats
Controls 1
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver's Four-Way Manual 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flip and Fold Feature 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lumbar Control 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Front Passenger 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraint Systems 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Controls 1-2, 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Row Safety Belt Stowage 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing a Child Restraint 1-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECOND (2) Gear 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulletins, Ordering 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Soon Light 2-95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manuals, Ordering 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts Identification Label 6
-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Ordering 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work, Doing Your Own 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Appearance Care 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Owner Publications 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Owner Publications, Ordering in Canada 8-11 . . . .
Service Publications 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle 1-46 . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheet Metal Damage 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle 2
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Into PARK (P) 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Out of PARK (P) 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side Ashtrays 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side Convenience Net 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signaling Turns 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skidding 4-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding Door Delayed Locking 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare Tire, Compact 5-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications and Capacities 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications, Engine 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Split Bench Seat 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting 1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding or Reclining the Seatback 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing 1-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains, Cleaning 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter Switch Check 7-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your Engine 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steam 5-10, 5-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .