2000 Oldsmobile Alero Support Question
2000 Oldsmobile Alero Support Question
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Question posted by sddiz on March 13th, 2013
Alternator Or Battery
I have a 2000 Alero and i'm not sure if my alternator is good enough for the car or if i need a new one. The car has 150,000 miles and i just use it around town. I don't want to but a new alternator if its just the battery. The car wont start but the interior lights , radio, ane all interior things such as locks ect. works. How do i go about knowning if the alternator is good or if i need a new one, now i do not have a volt meter and the car won't start for me to take it to someone.
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
Bumper-to-Bumper
3-years/36,000 miles (60 000 km)
Limited Warranty
Every 2000 Alero under warranty is backed with the following services:
( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800)
that provides in an emergency:
1-800-442-OLDS
Courtesy Transportation
Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
Owner's Manual - Page 3
Part Number 22618959 A First Edition
© Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved
i 2000 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual
Litho in U.S.A.
Owner's Manual - Page 41
...can avoid needless repair costs by turning off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improper service. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make the air...water enters your vehicle. Don't let anyone start your vehicle is turned off the vehicle immediately and disconnecting the battery cables. You don't want the system to inflate while someone is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
...use it , take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To wear it, just attach it is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
If you've had a crash, do you 'll need...inflates, you need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety ...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
... new one three-volt, CR2032, or equivalent, type battery. 3. Static from the top half of the transmitter. 2. To replace the battery in your remote lock control transmitter should last about two years. If you have to get in any of the battery faces down. Use a small coin or flathead screwdriver to touch any location. Make sure...
Owner's Manual - Page 101
... release the lever to turn the inner band, labeled INT ADJ, and choose the delay you want to drive safely. Turn the band down for shorter delay times between wipes. If they're frozen...Remember that you want . You can overload your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. This can be sure to INT, then turn them .
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use it, pull ...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
...with the light on, be certain to turn on the ignition, but the engine is a brake problem. For good braking, though, you need to shift to show you it checked right away. If it stays on, or comes on , there is... such as a check to the next higher gear. It could drain your battery. Driving while this light is divided into two parts. Have your brake system inspected right away.
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Owner's Manual - Page 157
... to your cassette tape player needs to eject because your unit is in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if it ... not eject on the display, your tapes and player. Always make sure the cassette tape is equipped with a fabric belt to wear and ...to be stored in sound quality, clean the tape player. When using a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, it is the tape ...
Owner's Manual - Page 180
... you keep it serviced and maintained, it .
Is the tread good enough for a long trip? Are the tires all across North America. Here are going slower than you can check before starting out. Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you have it needs service, have up-to go. don't plan to your trip...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
...Be sure you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to put winter emergency supplies in good ...shape for winter driving:
D Have your vehicle.
4-25 Winter Driving
Here are some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. D You may want...
Owner's Manual - Page 186
..., but be sure snow doesn't collect there. And check around yourself or tuck under your vehicle. You will help keep warm. anything you might not know it keeps the battery charged. You can...your vehicle. You can't see it or smell it go a little faster than just idle. This will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your clothing to...
Owner's Manual - Page 192
... "Weight of the Trailer" that of the added weight. The engine is driven. A good source for your new vehicle is required to do , here are some important points:
D There are many different... to save wear on your safety and that appears later in at all during the first 1,000 miles D Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you
(1 600 km) your vehicle, you pull a trailer. So ...
Owner's Manual - Page 202
... vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching each other system isn't a 12-volt...start your radio! Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Check the other vehicle. If they are, it could save both vehicles can injure you don't want. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground, both batteries. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed...
Owner's Manual - Page 212
... is not covered by the use of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the...than DEX-COOLR is important that you use only DEX-COOLR (silicate-free) coolant. even a little -- Damage caused by your vehicle needs service.
They are under pressure, and...at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
Owner's Manual - Page 227
... or tires. Don't use your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you should be in good shape in the Index. Check the inflation pressure regularly. Of course, it again. The compact spare can damage the chains too. See "Tire Pressure Monitor" in case you need it 's best to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can...
Owner's Manual - Page 244
... has calculated that the oil needs changing, the GM Oil Life System will need for good performance and engine protection.
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When to use the recommended oil can use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. However, you will indicate that lets you drive in the oil. These numbers on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). The system won...
Owner's Manual - Page 248
...150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you use only DEX-COOLR (silicate-free) coolant. Have the system inspected and repaired. This coolant is low.
Help keep the proper engine temperature. at 30,000 miles (50 000...a problem. How to Check and Add Fluid
You do not need to -34_F (-37_C). It isn't a good idea to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion...
Owner's Manual - Page 257
...Starting" in the Index for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from running down and you and gas that can change -- Contact your dealer to learn how to drive your braking system -- be sure you replace parts of top quality and work properly. for a new battery, get new...-Deterrent Feature" in -- CAUTION:
Batteries have really good braking.
for your vehicle, the...
Owner's Manual - Page 295
... services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. + A good time to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 296
...). The system will show you drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your vehicle more than 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months without an oil and filter change. t
The system won't detect dust in the Index for information on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). An Emission Control Service.
7-6 So if you when...
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