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I ' f you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, If your engine mightnot performproperly. NOTICE: Your engine is lower than 15 seconds a t , a time will cause your battery to be drained muchsooner. If you of this time keep the pedal down for ...the underbody your vehicle. Never drive through water that how to have your vehicle towed, see the part of f can damage your starter motor. 2. I you ever have to doit tells without damaging your vehicle. engine. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for five or six seconds. Wait about15 seconds between each ...
I ' f you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, If your engine mightnot performproperly. NOTICE: Your engine is lower than 15 seconds a t , a time will cause your battery to be drained muchsooner. If you of this time keep the pedal down for ...the underbody your vehicle. Never drive through water that how to have your vehicle towed, see the part of f can damage your starter motor. 2. I you ever have to doit tells without damaging your vehicle. engine. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for five or six seconds. Wait about15 seconds between each ...
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After you've used the coolmt heater, bestme to store the cord it was beforetokeep itaway as from moving engine parts.If you don't, it could be damaged.
After you've used the coolmt heater, bestme to store the cord it was beforetokeep itaway as from moving engine parts.If you don't, it could be damaged.
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...comes on , you don't have it fixed so it will be ready to reset the system. When this part. is on, the system will come on , you still have brakes, but you don'thave anti-lock ...brakes and there's a problem with your traction be ready to warn you start the engine. If the light still stays on, or comes on , turn ignition off . See "Brake System Warning ... the light stays on again while you if there's a problem. Then start the engine again to warn you 're driving, your Oldsmobile needs service. Or, if the light the comes on brieflyas you 're driving, ...
...comes on , you don't have it fixed so it will be ready to reset the system. When this part. is on, the system will come on , you still have brakes, but you don'thave anti-lock ...brakes and there's a problem with your traction be ready to warn you start the engine. If the light still stays on, or comes on , turn ignition off . See "Brake System Warning ... the light stays on again while you if there's a problem. Then start the engine again to warn you 're driving, your Oldsmobile needs service. Or, if the light the comes on brieflyas you 're driving, ...
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... brakes.you will use it . But even in3/4 of Avoid needless heavy braking. And, of distance in spurts -- and the condition your engine stops, you do alcohol, drugs and frustration. This is about 3/4 of or gravel); Braking Braking actioninvolves perception time and reaction time. First,... braking -- But you keep pace with traffic. That's perception time. That's reaction time. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination,' and eyesight all play a part.So do , the If pedal mayget harder to bring up , it 's pavement of a second. of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (...
... brakes.you will use it . But even in3/4 of Avoid needless heavy braking. And, of distance in spurts -- and the condition your engine stops, you do alcohol, drugs and frustration. This is about 3/4 of or gravel); Braking Braking actioninvolves perception time and reaction time. First,... braking -- But you keep pace with traffic. That's perception time. That's reaction time. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination,' and eyesight all play a part.So do , the If pedal mayget harder to bring up , it 's pavement of a second. of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (...
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... to yoursense of the journey. If you 'll find experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile retail facilities all across North America. The exit speed is usually posted. Tires: They are... vitally important to the recommended pressure? don't plan tomake too many miles that part first of motion. The exit ramp can easilydrive in. Are the tires all M a t e d... do not, under any distance at night. Wiper Blades: Are they all working? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you allow areasonable following distance. Try to the proper lane well ...
... to yoursense of the journey. If you 'll find experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile retail facilities all across North America. The exit speed is usually posted. Tires: They are... vitally important to the recommended pressure? don't plan tomake too many miles that part first of motion. The exit ramp can easilydrive in. Are the tires all M a t e d... do not, under any distance at night. Wiper Blades: Are they all working? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you allow areasonable following distance. Try to the proper lane well ...
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These parts can work hard on mountain roads. 0 Know how to THIRD(3). Shift down to go down hills. Be ... long hill. 0 Know how togo uphill. You may see highway signs on roads in hills ormountains. This will help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Stay in your... area, or winding roads. If you drive regularly in steep country, orif you're planning to know is this: let your engine do some tips that let of you stay in your own lane. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling...
These parts can work hard on mountain roads. 0 Know how to THIRD(3). Shift down to go down hills. Be ... long hill. 0 Know how togo uphill. You may see highway signs on roads in hills ormountains. This will help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Stay in your... area, or winding roads. If you drive regularly in steep country, orif you're planning to know is this: let your engine do some tips that let of you stay in your own lane. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling...
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... at relatively higher speeds and under 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. are Supercharged (L67) engine and proper trailer towing 0 There are important for this part. Trailering means changes in "Weight the Trailer" that you before you 'll be state or provincial police. What...reason for your safety and that of your This Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, engine and other parts could be live information in handling, durability, and economy. Your engine, is equipped with trailering. save wear on your vehicle by itself. axle or other...
... at relatively higher speeds and under 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. are Supercharged (L67) engine and proper trailer towing 0 There are important for this part. Trailering means changes in "Weight the Trailer" that you before you 'll be state or provincial police. What...reason for your safety and that of your This Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, engine and other parts could be live information in handling, durability, and economy. Your engine, is equipped with trailering. save wear on your vehicle by itself. axle or other...
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The vehicles couldbe damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you could get ashort that the jumper cables don'thave loose or missing insulation.If they do, you should know. Positive(+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to (-) or you'll get a shock. Don't connect(+) to negative (-) or a metal engine part. 5. Check that would damage battery and maybe other the parts, too.
The vehicles couldbe damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you could get ashort that the jumper cables don'thave loose or missing insulation.If they do, you should know. Positive(+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to (-) or you'll get a shock. Don't connect(+) to negative (-) or a metal engine part. 5. Check that would damage battery and maybe other the parts, too.
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... the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle hasone. 7. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to a heavy unpainted It metal part on the engine of the vehicle withthe dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect the...
... the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle hasone. 7. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to a heavy unpainted It metal part on the engine of the vehicle withthe dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect the...
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Try to start after a few tries, it the won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. -j += GOOD BAlTERY DEAD BATTERY 9. Remove the cablesin reverse order to battery is 12. Attach the cable at least inches (45 cm) away ... of the electrical shorting.Take.care that move. each otheror any other metal. 10. The electrical connection is as good there, just but not near engine parts that they don't touch much less. If it probably needs service. Now start the vehicle with dead battery.
Try to start after a few tries, it the won't start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. -j += GOOD BAlTERY DEAD BATTERY 9. Remove the cablesin reverse order to battery is 12. Attach the cable at least inches (45 cm) away ... of the electrical shorting.Take.care that move. each otheror any other metal. 10. The electrical connection is as good there, just but not near engine parts that they don't touch much less. If it probably needs service. Now start the vehicle with dead battery.
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Use the recommended coolant. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't atFULL COLD, add a50150 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant"in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Use the recommended coolant. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't atFULL COLD, add a50150 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant"in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix.) NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
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...no more than 87, you should meet specifications ASTMD4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. WTBE is bad for your engine. What about gasoline with blending materials that is more than methanol is "methyl tertiary-butyl ether."Fuel that means you still hear heavy ... will find the VIN at 87 octane or higher and you have aproblem. of gasoline (unleaded). Fuel 3800 Series I Engine (CodeK) I it's bad enough, it can corrode metal parts in your vehicle'sfiller neck. That's normal, and you don't have to addanything to help avoid these problems. If ...
...no more than 87, you should meet specifications ASTMD4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. WTBE is bad for your engine. What about gasoline with blending materials that is more than methanol is "methyl tertiary-butyl ether."Fuel that means you still hear heavy ... will find the VIN at 87 octane or higher and you have aproblem. of gasoline (unleaded). Fuel 3800 Series I Engine (CodeK) I it's bad enough, it can corrode metal parts in your vehicle'sfiller neck. That's normal, and you don't have to addanything to help avoid these problems. If ...
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... 1) The 8th digitof your vehicle identification number (VIN) shows the code letter your engine.You will help clean air, especially in those the parts of the country that you use reformulated gasoline. By gasolines, but your instrument panel. You'll see of designed to the ... addition,some gasoline suppliers are specially get a heavy knocking noise when gasolines contain deposit control additives and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine. These gasolines are .now producing In the United States and Canada, it can help prevent deposits from forming in the Index.) Use premium...
... 1) The 8th digitof your vehicle identification number (VIN) shows the code letter your engine.You will help clean air, especially in those the parts of the country that you use reformulated gasoline. By gasolines, but your instrument panel. You'll see of designed to the ... addition,some gasoline suppliers are specially get a heavy knocking noise when gasolines contain deposit control additives and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine. These gasolines are .now producing In the United States and Canada, it can help prevent deposits from forming in the Index.) Use premium...
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... the front of capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications"in your vehiclecan be sure you must usethe right kind.This part explains what kind oil to Use Oils of the proper qualityfor your gasoline engine. You should also use .For crankcase of the oil container. When to Add Oil If the oil is...
... the front of capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications"in your vehiclecan be sure you must usethe right kind.This part explains what kind oil to Use Oils of the proper qualityfor your gasoline engine. You should also use .For crankcase of the oil container. When to Add Oil If the oil is...
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... be a little difficult, you have to change your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. While pulling a trailer. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to 88 lb-in the Index. The oil level is 180°F to 200°F (82°... temperatures are r) above 90°F (32°C). If it just reaches the bottom of the fluid could get a false reading on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. I NOTICE: Too much can mean that some of the threadsof the inspection hole. 5. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to...
... be a little difficult, you have to change your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. While pulling a trailer. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to 88 lb-in the Index. The oil level is 180°F to 200°F (82°... temperatures are r) above 90°F (32°C). If it just reaches the bottom of the fluid could get a false reading on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. I NOTICE: Too much can mean that some of the threadsof the inspection hole. 5. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to...
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... enough of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets "GM Specification 1825M," which won't damage aluminum parts. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-III,because fluid with anycomplete coolant flush and refill.If you use .See "Recommended Fluids.... Damage caused by fluid other than a pint (OSL). Help keep the proper engine temperature. What to Use Use amixture of the proper fluid to add coolant when is not covered by your Oldsmobile will: Give freezing protectiondown to Check." a When the correct fluid levelis obtained, ...
... enough of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets "GM Specification 1825M," which won't damage aluminum parts. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-III,because fluid with anycomplete coolant flush and refill.If you use .See "Recommended Fluids.... Damage caused by fluid other than a pint (OSL). Help keep the proper engine temperature. What to Use Use amixture of the proper fluid to add coolant when is not covered by your Oldsmobile will: Give freezing protectiondown to Check." a When the correct fluid levelis obtained, ...
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When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be FULL COLD or a little higher. To Check Coolant When your engine is warm, the level should at be to FULL HOT or alittle up higher. 6-24 Too much waterin the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Adding Coolant NOTICE: If you use an improper coolantmix, your engine could overheat and be covered your by warranty. The repair cost wouldn't be badly damaged.
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be FULL COLD or a little higher. To Check Coolant When your engine is warm, the level should at be to FULL HOT or alittle up higher. 6-24 Too much waterin the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Adding Coolant NOTICE: If you use an improper coolantmix, your engine could overheat and be covered your by warranty. The repair cost wouldn't be badly damaged.
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...remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when workis done on . Brake fluid can damage brake system parts so badly thatthey'll have your brake system fixed,since a leak means that fluid is , you...your linings worn, then are you'll havetoo much fluid when you try to your vehicle. such as engine i oil, n your brake system can damage paint,so be careful not tospill brake fluidon your brake...L NOTICE: Don't let someone put in thewrong kind of mineral-based oil, such as Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 1052535). So, it isn't a good idea "top off immediately. A chime will sound if you new...
...remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when workis done on . Brake fluid can damage brake system parts so badly thatthey'll have your brake system fixed,since a leak means that fluid is , you...your linings worn, then are you'll havetoo much fluid when you try to your vehicle. such as engine i oil, n your brake system can damage paint,so be careful not tospill brake fluidon your brake...L NOTICE: Don't let someone put in thewrong kind of mineral-based oil, such as Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 1052535). So, it isn't a good idea "top off immediately. A chime will sound if you new...
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...not removed this label is: your Oldsmobile, see it if you ever need to your Oldsmobile unless you identify your Oldsmobile.It for appears on the driver's side. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You'll findthis label ...on electrical equipment can keep other components from working they should. I ENGINE YEAR MODEL CODE / 'gg5 \ ASSEMBLY PLANT 0 I NOTICE: Engine...
...not removed this label is: your Oldsmobile, see it if you ever need to your Oldsmobile unless you identify your Oldsmobile.It for appears on the driver's side. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You'll findthis label ...on electrical equipment can keep other components from working they should. I ENGINE YEAR MODEL CODE / 'gg5 \ ASSEMBLY PLANT 0 I NOTICE: Engine...
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... linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index for... what to use. Replacefilter more often under dusty conditions. Replace parts as needed . T DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL f SERVICED BY: An Emission Control Service. 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or - See "Engine Coolant" in this section.An Emission Control Service. An Emission ...
... linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index for... what to use. Replacefilter more often under dusty conditions. Replace parts as needed . T DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL f SERVICED BY: An Emission Control Service. 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or - See "Engine Coolant" in this section.An Emission Control Service. An Emission ...