1993 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE wheel alignment

Service & Appearance Care
252
Temperature-A, B, C (CONT)
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 you have the right wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Oldsmobile model.
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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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Sound Equipment. Adding ........ 121
Spare Tire. Compact
............. 212
Speedometer
& Odometer ........ 103
Stains. Removing
............... 257
Starting the Engine
............... 61
Sound Systems (see
Audio
Systems)
Specifications and Capacities ..... $269
Speed Control (see
Cruise Control)
Starting Your Vehicle if the Battery
is “Dead” (see
Jump Starting)
Steering
In Emergencies ............... 155
Off-Road Recovery
........... -156
Power ...................... 153
Tips
........................ 154
Steering Wheel. Tilt
.............. 73
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
.... 134
Stereo Sound Systems
(see Audio Systems)
Storing Your Vehicle ............ 242
Compartment
................. 88
Cup Holder .................. 94
Storage
Compact Overhead Console
...... 99
Convenience Net .............. 96
Garage Door Opener ........... 85
Glove Box .................... 93
Locking Bin
.................. 95
Luggage Carrier
............... 97
Overhead Console
............. 85
Rear Compartment ............. 95
Sunglasses ................... 88
Stuck, If You Are ............... 213
Sunroof
....................... 99
SunVisors ..................... 93
Tachometer
................... 103
Taillights
..................... 244
Tape Player (see Audio
Systems)
Technical Facts & Specifications
Bulbs
...................... 273
Capacities and Specifications
.... 269
Electrical Equipment, Circuit
BreakerdRelays
........ 267
Add-on
........... .63, 121, 263
Engine
...................... 271
Fluids
& Lubricants ........... 272
Fuses
............. .264, 265, 266
Replacement Parts
............. 271
Label
..................... 263
Service
Parts Identification Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
.................... 262
Temperature Display
............. 87
Temperature Warning
............ 108
Theft ......................... 53
Thermostat .................... 238
Tilt Steering Wheel
.............. 73
Time, Setting the
............... 122
Tire Loading
.................. 245
Tires
......................... 247
“Blow Out”
................. 203
Buying New
................. 250
Chains
................. .2l2. 253
Flat. Changing
............... 204
Inflation
............... .212, 248
Inflator
................. .90, 203
Inspection
& Rotation .......... 249
Loading
.................... 245
Pressure
.................... 248
Quality Grading
.............. 250
Spare, Compact ............... 212
Wear Indicators
.............. 249
Wheel Alignment
&
Tire Balance ............... 252
Wheel Nut Torque
........ .210. 270
Wheel Replacement
........... 252
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Top Strap ...................... 36
Torque Lock
................... 173
Towing
a Trailer ................ 177
Traffic Lights
.................. 142
Trailer Towing
................. 177
Brakes
...................... 180
Maintenance ................. 183
Safety Chains
................ 180
(see Automatic Transaxle)
(see Automatic Transaxle)
Towing Your Oldsmobile ......... 191
Transaxle, Automatic
Transmission, Automatic
Trip Odometer
................. 104
Turn Signal Indicator
............. 74
Turn Signal/Headlight Beam
Lever
....................... 74
Cruise Control
................ 75
Headlight High-Low
Turn and Lane Change Indicator
................... 74
Turn Signal Indicator
........... 74
. Beam Changer .............. 80
Underhood Light .............. 225
Unleaded Gasoline
.............. 217
Upholstery Care
........... .255, 256
Urban Driving
................. 165
vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ...................... 262
Vehicle Loading
............ .99, 245
Vehicle Storage
................ 242
Ventilation
.................... EO
VIN ......................... 262
Visor Vanity Mirror
.............. 93
Voltmeter
..................... 107
Warning Flashers. Hazard
....... 186
Warning Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System
....... -109
Brake
...................... 108
Gate Ajar
................ .59. 110
Low Fuel
................... 105
Service Engine Soon
........... 110
Sliding Door Ajar ......... .58. 111
Warning. Used
Oil .............. 230
Washer. Windshield
.............. 83
Weatherstrips
................. -260 Weight
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GAWR)
.................. 245
(GVWR)
................. -245
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
. 252
WheelNuts
................... 206
Wheel Nut Torque
......... .210. 270
Windows
...................... 73
Windows. Power
................ 74
Windshield Washer
.............. 83
Fluid
.................. .239. 292
Windshield Wipers
......... .82. 268
Wheel Replacement
............. 252
Blade Replacement
............ 245
Pulse Delay
.................. 82
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard .... 175
Deep Snow
............ .176. 213
Snow or Ice. Driving On
....... 174
WipedWasher. Rear Window
....... 84
Cleaning the Outside
of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
. . 259
Rear
........................ 84
Winter Driving
................. 173
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in
Wrecker Towing
................ 191
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