capacities and specifications Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999 Owner's Manuals

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6
-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel
6
-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
6
-8 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
-11 Engine Oil
6
-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6
-16 Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Replacement
6
-18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
6
-21 Radiator Pressure Cap
6
-21 Thermostat
6
-21 Engine Coolant
6
-25 Power Steering Fluid
6
-26 Windshield Washer Fluid
6
-27 Brakes
6
-30 Battery6
-31 Bulb Replacement
6
-38 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
6
-39 Tires
6
-47 Appearance Care
6
-47 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
-51 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
-53 Underbody Maintenance
6
-53 Chemical Paint Spotting
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-54 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
-55 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-56 Electrical System
6
-63 Replacement Bulbs
6
-63 Capacities and Specifications
6
-64 Air Conditioning Refrigerants
6
-65 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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6-12 Checking Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you'll need
to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the
right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For
crankcase capacity, see ªCapacities and Specificationsº
in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don't add too much oil. If your engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross
-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could be damaged.
The engine oil fill cap is
located just behind the
engine oil dipstick.
Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you're through.

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Mini Fuse Usage
30
-ALT SENSE Generator
31
-TCC Automatic Transaxle (Torque
Converter Clutch Solenoids)
Stoplamp Switch to PCM
32
-FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Relay
33
-ECM SENSE Powertrain Control Module
(PCM)
34 Not Used
35
-FOG LP Fog Lamp Relay
36
-HORN Horn Relay
37
-PARK LP Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Control Module, Headlamps and
Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch
Theft
-Deterrent Relay
to Headlamps
38 Not Used
39
-Spare Not Used
40 Mini Fuse Puller
Replacement Bulbs
Headlamps 9004-HBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Turn Signal/
Parking Lamps 3157 NA or 3157 NAK. . . . . . . . . .
Front Sidemarker Lamps 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop/Taillamps (Top) 3057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal Lamps (2nd from Top) 3156. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back
-Up Lamps (3rd from Top) 3156. . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillamps (Bottom) 3057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions.
Please refer to ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement 8.0 quarts (7.5 L). . .
Cooling System
With A/C 9.6 quarts (9.1 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With Rear Climate Control 11.9 quarts (11.3 L). . . . .

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Engine Crankcase - Oil
and Filter Change4.5 quarts (4.3 L) . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Capacity
Standard/Regular 19.8 gallons (75.0 L). . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional/Extended 24.3 gallons (92.0 L). . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerant,
Air Conditioning*See the Refrigerant . . . . . . . .
Label under the hood.
Tire Pressures,
SizesSee Tire
-Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information label on driver's door.
Wheel Nut Torque100 lb
-ft (140 N´m) . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer Fluid1 gallon (0.37 L) . . . . . . .
*See Air Conditioning Refrigerants later
in this section.
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in
this manual.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Type V6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order 1
-2-3-4-5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower 185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Temperature
Specification 195
F (91
C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you're not sure, ask your dealer.

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Brake
Adjustment 6-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedal Travel 6-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing System Parts 6-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Warning Light 2-90, 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check 7-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear 6-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes, Anti-Lock 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking in Emergencies 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-In, New Vehicle 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI Check 7-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bucket Seats 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting 1-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding or Reclining the Seatback 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing 1-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing 1-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canada, Ordering Service and Owner Publications 8-11 . . .
Canadian Roadside Assistance 8-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Captain's Chairs 1-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing 1-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing 1-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide 2-52, 4-28, 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassette
Deck Service 7
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player Care 3-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD Adapter Kits 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Rear Passenger Position
Bench Seat 1
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bucket Seat 1-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification/Tire Label 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains
Safety 4
-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 5-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Indicator Light 2-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Your Restraint Systems 1-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical Paint Spotting 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Restraints 1-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Built-in 1-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Built-in 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing from a Built-in 1-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in a Built-in 1-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1-76 . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Center Seat Position (Bucket Seat) 1-80 . . . . .
Securing in the Center Seat Position
(Third Row Bench Seat) 1
-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1-82 . . . . . . . . . .
Storing a Built-in 1-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to Put 1-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaner, Air 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .