1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme wheel

Problems on the Road
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Compact Spare Tire (CONT.)
YBTICE
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice
or Snow
What you don’t want to do when your
vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels.
The method laown as “rocking” can
help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
Don’t use your compact spare
on some
other vehicle.
And don’t mix your compact spare or
wheel with other wheels
or tires. They
won’t fit. Keep your spare and its wheel
together.

CAUTION I
A
If you let your tires spin at
high speed, they can explode
and you or others could be injured.
And, the transaxle or other parts of
the vehicle can overheat. That
could cause an engine compartment
fire or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels as little as
possible. Don’t spin the wheels
above
35 mph (56 lun/h) as shown
on the speedometer.
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and
right. That will clez the area around
your front wheels. Then shift back and
forth between
R (Reverse) and a
forward gear, spinning the wheels as
little as possible. Release the accelerator
pedal while you shift, and press lightly
on the accelerator pedal when the
transaxle
is in gear. If that doesn’t get
you
out after a few tries, you may need
to be towed out. If you do need to be
towed out, see the
Index under Towing
Your Oldsmobile.
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Service & Appearance Care
254
Tire Inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have
them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule. See the
Index
under Scheduled Maintenance
Services.
Use this rotation pattern. After
the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and rear inflation pressure as
shown on the Tire-Loading Information
label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See the
Index
under Wheel Nut Torque.
A
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
the parts to which it is
fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The
wheel could come
off and cause an
accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, you
can use a cloth or a paper towel to
do this; but be sure to use a scraper
or wire brush later, if you need to,
to get all the rust or dirt
off. (See
the
Index under Changing a Flat
Tire. 1

Sewice & Appearance Care
256
1 Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
The following information relates to the
system developed by the United States
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature
performance. (This applies only to
vehicles sold in the United States.)
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and a half (1%)
times as well on the government course
as a tire graded
100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions
of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations
in driving habits,
service practices and dif€erences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction-A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest are:
A, B, and C. They represent
the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked
C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned
to this tire is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature-A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest),
B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No.
109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.

Warning: The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately
or
in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Those grades are molded on the
sidewalls of passenger car tires.
While the tires available as standard or
optional equipment on General Motors
vehicles may vary with respect to these
grades, all such tires meet General
Motors performance standards and
have been approved for use on General
Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P Metric) tires must conform to
Federal safety requirements in addition
to these grades.
Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have
your wheels aligned again. However, if
you notice unusual tire wear
or your
vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset.
If you
notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked
or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep
coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced. If
the wheel leaks air out, replace it
(except some aluminum wheels, which
can sometimes be repaired). See your
Oldsmobile dealer if any of these
conditions exist. Your dealer will know
the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have
the same
load carrying capacity, diameter, width,
offset, and be mounted the same way as
the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them only with new GM
original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure to have the right wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your
Oldsmobile model.
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!
A
Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
nuts
on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the
bralcing and handling
of your
vehicle, make your tires lose
air and
male you lose control. You could
have a collision
in which you or
others could be injured. Always use
the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts for replacement.
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I

Cleaning the Outside of Your
Oldsmobile
The paint finish on your vehicle
provides beauty, depth of color,
gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s
finish is to keep it clean by washing it
often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct
rays of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps
or chemical detergents.
Use liquid hand,
dish or car washing (non-detergent)
soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that
contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning
agents should be flushed promptly and
not allowed to dry on the surface, or
they could stain.
Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton
towel to avoid surface scratches and
water spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may
cause water to enter your vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of
your Oldsmobile may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish.
You can get
GM approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See the
Index under Appearance Care.)
Your Oldsmobile has a “basecoat/
clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat
gives more depth and gloss to the
colored basecoat.
Aluminum Wheels (IF so EQUIPPED)
Your aluminum wheels have a
protective coating similar to the painted
surface of your Oldsmobile. Don’t use
strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
or other abrasive cleaners on them
because you could damage this coating.
After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be
applied.
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Cooling System
3.1L V6 With 3-Speed Automatic Transaxle
......................................... 12.7 quarts
With 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle
......................................... 12.5 quarts
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6
With 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle
......................................... 12.7 quarts 12.0
L
11.8 L
12.0 L -
Refrigerant, Air Conditioning ......................................................... See refrigerant charge label
under hood.
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
Oldsmobile
dealer.
Fuel Tank.. ........................................................................\
................. 16.5 gallons
Power Steering
Wheel Nut Torque
........................................................................\
.... 100 lb. ft.
Battery Size
3.1L V6 ........................................................................\
................... 525 CCA
Twin Dual Cam
(DOHC) 3.4L V6 ................................................ 690 CCA
Pump Only
........................................................................\
............. 2 pints
62.0
L
.925 L
(140 Nem)