1993 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE engine

Service & Appeurunce Cure
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Fluids & Lubricants
ITEM
Antifreeze Coolant .............
Chassis Lubricant .............
(Ethylene Glycol Base)
(Grease Gun Insert)
Delco Supreme
1 l@ Brake Fluid ......
DEXRONE IIE Automatic
Transmission Fluid
................
Engine Oil .......................
GM Engine Oil Supplement .........
Lubriplate (White Grease) ...........
Windshield Washer Solvent. .........
Power Steering Fluid (Normal) .......
(E.O.S.)
Engine Oil
.......................
Power Steering Fluid (Cold Climate) . .
(System must be drained and refrlled.)
Silicone Grease
...................
Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Lubricant ...
....
....
APPLICATION
Year-round antifreeze for ....
General chassis lube, etc. ...
coolant mixtures
GM PART NUMBER
........ 1052753
SIZE
1 gal. (3.8 L)
........ 12346003 or
1052497
Brake System ..................... 1052535 14
oz. (397 g)
16 oz. (0.5 L)
Automatic Transaxles
.............. 12345881 32 oz. (1 .O L)
12345880 16 oz. (0.5 L)
Engine lubrication
................. See Engine Oil in this section.
See your dealer for advice
........... 1052367 16 oz. (0.5 L)
Sliding door tracks. ................ 1052349 (aerosol) 12 oz. (340.2 g)
Power Steering System
............. 1050017
Power Steering System ............. 12345867
Hood, liftgate and door hinges
Windshield washer fluid
1052884
12345866 32
oz. (1.0 L)
16 oz. (0.5 L)
32 oz. (1.0 L)
16 02. (0.5 L)
Weatherstrips.
.................... 12345579 1 oz. (28 g)
General purpose silicone lubricant .... 1052276 (aerosol) 4.5 oz. (127 g)
1052277 12 oz. (0.35 L)
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IMPORTANT
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
This part covers the maintenance
required for your Oldsmobile. Your
vehicle needs these services to retain
its safety, dependability and emission
control performance.
Have you purchased the
GM Protection Plan?
The Plan supplements your
new vehicle warranties.
See
your Oldsmobile dealer for details.
Part 7
Maintenance Schedule
Section
Introduction
A Word About Maintenance ............................. .276
Your Vehicle and the Environment.
........................ .276
How This Part is Organized. ............................. .277
A. Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedules ........................ .278
Selecting the Right Schedule
............................. .278
Schedule1
............................................ 280
Schedule11
........................................... 282
Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance Services ............. .284
B. Owner Checks & Services
AtEachFuelFill ....................................... 287
At Least Once a Month
................................. .287
At Least Once a Year
................................... .288
D. Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ........................ .291
E. MaintenanceRecord ...................................... 294
C. Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......................... .290
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Schedule I
Is any one of these true for your vehicle?
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in door-to-
door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic).
You operate your vehicle in dusty areas.
You tow a trailer.
If any one (or more) of these is true for your driving, follow
Schedule
I.
Schedule /I
Follow Schedule 11 only if none of the above conditions is
true.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance
280
Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is
MAINLY driven under one or more
of the following conditions:
When nmst trips are less than 4 miles
(6 km)*
When most trips are less than 10 miles
(16 km) and outside temperatures
remainbelow freezing.
When must trips. include extended
idling and/or fkpent low-speed
operation,
8s in stop-and-go traffic.
9 When towing a trailer.
0 When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should aIso be followed if
the vehicle is used for delivery sewice,
police,
taxi or other commercial
applications.
*An Emission Control Sewice.
*The US. Environmental Protection Agency
has determined that theJhilure to pe@m this
maintenance item will not nullifjl the emission
narrataty or limit rwxzll liability prior to the
completion
of vehicle us&l l@. General
Motors, however, urges that all recommended wzipltenance services
be pefomd at the
indicated intervals and the wlaintenunce be
raorded
irt Section E: M&ztmunce Record.
TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM ITEM NO. See L5phtion of Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers) or Months
Services following Schedules I and n. (whichever occursfiwt).
I 2 I Chassis Lubrication I Every 3W Miles (5 OOO km) or 12 Months.
Tm and Wheel Rotation & Inspection At 6,OOO Miles (loo00 km) and then every
15,000 Miles (25 000 km) or as n-sary. I
I Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km) or 24 Months.
I 8 I Spark Plug blacment* I Every 30,000 Miles. (50 OOO km).
I 10 I Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
I ’* I
Air Cleaner Inspection
(3.L Code D engine only)**
Engine-Timing and Distributor Check Every 60,000 Miles (lo0 OOO km) or 60 Months.
(3.L Code D &e only)*
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
282
Schedule I1
Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of
the driving conditions specified in
Schedule
I apply.
*An Emission Control Sem'ce.
fr The US. Environmental Protection Agency
has determined that the failure to peg5orm this
maintenance item
will not nullify the emission
warranty
or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of vehicle use&l l$e. General
Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance sem'ces be peg5ormed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance be
recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record.
TO BE SERVICED ITEM
Nom See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
following Schedules I and II.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever
occursfirst).
I I (3.5 Code D engine only)*
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
284
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I
and Schedule II.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
these. All parts should be replaced
and all necessary repairs
done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 Engine Oil and Filter Chang@-Always use SG
Energy Conserving
II oils of proper viscosity. The
“SG” designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” or
“SF, SG, CC,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g.,
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30), see the
Index under
Engine Oil.
2 Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate the transaxle shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage. Lubricate the front
suspension and steering linkage. NOTE:
To determine your engine’s displacement and code,
see the
Index under Engine IdentiJication.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
3 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque (3.a
Code D engine only) *-Check the torque of the
mounting bolts and/or nuts.
4 Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection-For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your
tires following the instructions
in this manual. See
the
Index under Eres, Inspection & Rotation.
Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If you
see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel
alignment. Check for damaged wheels
also.
* An Emission Control Senice.
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ITEM
NO.
5
6
7
SERVICE
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection-
Inspect the drive belt for cracks, hying, wear and
proper tension. Replace as needed.
Cooling
System Service*-Drain, flush and refill
the system with new or approved recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification 1825M. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture as specified. See the
Index under Coolant. This provides proper freeze
protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace if they
are cracked,
swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose
clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and
neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we recornmend a
pressure test of both the cooling system
and the
pressure cap.
Transaxle Service-Change both the fluid and
filter every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle
is mainly driven under one or more
of these
conditions:
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
In heavy city traffic where the outside tem-
perature 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 car or delivery
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change both the fluid and filter
every
100,OOO miles (160 000 km).
with the proper type. See the Index under
Replacement Parts.
9 Spark Plug Wire Inspection*-Inspect for burns,
cracks
or other damage. Check the boot fit at the
distributor or coils and at the spark plugs. Replace
wires as needed. service.
8 Spark Plug
Replacement*-Replace spark plugs
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Maintenance Schedule
286
ITEM
NO.
10 11
12
SERVICE
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
Inspection
(3.C Code D engine only)*-Conduct
the
EGR system service as described in the service
manual.
To purchase a service manual, see the
Index under Sewice Publications.
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*-Replace every
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or more often under
dusty conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper
replacement intervals for your driving conditions.
Air Cleaner Inspection
(3.C Code D engine
only)* +-Inspect all hoses and ducts for proper
hookup. Make sure the valve works properly.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
13 F’uel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection*-
Inspect fuel
tank, cap and lines for damage or
leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck
imprint or any damage. Replace parts as needed.
Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not
required.
Code
D engine only)*-Adjust the timing to the
underhood label specifications. Inspect the inside
and outside of the distributor cap and rotor for
cracks, carbon tracking and corrosion. Clean or
replace as needed.
14 Engine Timing and Distributor Check (3.a
*An Emission Control Service.
The
US. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to pelform this maintenance item will not nullifL the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to the completion
of vehicle use@ l$e. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended mainten\
ance services be
pelformed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be rec\
orded
in Section E: Maintenance Record.
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