1994 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE maintenance

How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind of transaxle fluid
to use. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
in the Index.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough
of the proper fluid to bring the level into
the cross-hatched area
on the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel: add
enough fluid at the dipstick hole to
bring it to the proper level.
It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less
than a pint
(OSL). Don’t overfill. We
recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRONo-I11 or DEXRON@-IIE,
because fluids with that label are made
especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than
DEXRONo-I11 or DEXRONB-IIE is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid
level as described under
How to
Check.
obtained, push the dipstick back in all
the way.
When the correct fluid level is
3100 V6: Adding Automatic Transaxle
Fluid
3800 V6: Adding Automatic Transaxle
Fluid
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling
system and how to add coolant when it
is
low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see
Engine
Overheating
in the Index.
The proper coolant for your Oldsmobile
will:
Give freezing protection down to-34”F
Give boiling protection up to 262°F
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine
Let the warning lights work as they
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water
(preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification
1825-M:” which won’t damage
aluminum parts.
You can also use a
recycled coolant conforming to
GM
Specification 1825-M with a complete
coolant flush and refill.
If you use this
mixture,
you don’t need to add anything
else.
(-37°C).
( 12SoC).
temperature. should.
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What to Add
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind of fluid to use. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
in the Index.
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3100 V6: Checking Power Steering
Fluid
NOTICE:
When adding power steering fluid
or malting a complete fluid change,
always use the proper fluid. Failure
to use the proper fluid can cause
leaks and damage hoses and seals.
Windshield Washer Fluid
To Add
Open the cap labeled WASHER
FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until
the bottle
is full.
3800 V6: Checking Power Steering
Fluid
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Inflation-Tire Pressure
The CertificatiodTire label which is on
the rear edge of the driver’s door shows
the correct inflation pressures for your
tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means
your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than a mile.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that
underinflation
or overinflation is all
right. It’s not. If your tires don’t
have enough air (underinflation)
you can get:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air
(overinflation) you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road
hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It
should be at
60 psi (420 1tPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to
check tire pressure. Simply loolting at
the tires will not tell you the pressure,
especially
if you have radial tires -
which may look properly inflated even if
they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to
put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have
them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule. See
Scheduled
Maintenance Services
in the Index.
Use this rotation pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and rear inflation pressure as
shown on the CertificationlTire label.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See
Wheel Nut
Toque in the Index.
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Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow
removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody.
If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust)
can occur on the underbody parts such
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these
materials from the underbody with
plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt
packed in closed areas of the frame
should be loosened before being
flushed. Your dealer or an underbody
vehicle washing system can do this for
you.
I Collision Repair
Your vehicle was built with composite
SMC (Sheet Molded Compound)
fiberglass body panels and molded
RIM
(Reaction Injection Molded) front
fenders and bumper covers. These
panels require different collision repair
procedures than metal-paneled vehicles.
See your Oldsmobile dealer for
information on collision repair.
I Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric
conditions can create
a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.
This damage can take two forms:
blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations,
and small irregular dark spots etched
into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job
causes this, Oldsmobile will repair, at
no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within 12 months or 12,000
miles (20
000 ltm) of purchase,
whichever comes first.
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Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code ...........................................
Type ................................................................
Displacement ..................................................
Compression Ratio .......... ....... .. .. .. ..... .............
Firing Order ...................... .. ....................... ... ..
Thermostat Temperature Specification . . . . . . . . .
31 00 V6 Engine
D
V6
3.1 Liters
8.5:1
1-2-3-4-5-6
195°F (91°C)
3800 V6 Engine
1
V6
3.8 Liters
9.0:
1
1-6-5-4-3-2
195°F (91°C)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element ....................................... AC Type A-773C AC Type A-974C
Engine
Oil Filter ............................................. AC Type PF-51 AC Type PF-47
PCV Valve
................. .. ................... .... ... . . . ...... AC Type CV-789C AC Type CV-892C
Spark Plugs
...... . , . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type oR43TS AC Type 41-600
Remote Lock Control Batteries (2)
............... DL 2016 DL 2016
Gap: 0.045
inch (1.14
mm) Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
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This part covers the maintenance
required for
your Oldsmobile. Your
vehicle needs these services to retain
its safety, dependability and emission
control performance.
I-
I 1 4 zP/an
Protection
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 ................................................................... 232
Your Vehicle and the Environment
........................................................ 232
How This Part is Organized ................................................................... 232
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
........................................................ 233
Selecting the Right Schedule
.................................................................. 233
Schedule
I ........................................................................\
........................ 234
Schedule
I1 ........................................................................\
....................... 236
Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance Services .................................. 238
At Each Fuel Fill
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.............. 240
At Least Once a Month
........................................................................\
... 240
At Least Once a Year
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...... 241
C. Periodic Maintenance Inspections .............................................................. 243
D. Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ............................................................ 244
E. Maintenance Record ........................................................................\
............. 246
A. Scheduled Maintenance Services
B. Owner Checks
& Services
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Introduction
A Word About Maintenance
We at General Motors want to help you
keep your vehicle in good working
condition. But we don’t lmow exactly
how you’ll drive it. You may drive very
short distances only a few times a week.
Or you may drive long distances all the
time in very hot, dusty weather.
You
may use your vehicle in malting
deliveries. Or
you may drive it to work,
to do errands or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people
use their GM vehicles, maintenance
needs vary.
You may even need more
frequent checks and replacements than
you will find in the schedules in this
part.
So please read this part and note
how you drive. If you have any
questions on how to keep your vehicle
in good condition, see your Oldsmobile
dealer, the place many GM owners
choose to have their maintenance work
done. Your dealer can be relied upon to
use proper parts and practices.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only
helps to keep your vehicle in good
working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended
maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the
removal of important components can
significantly affect the quality
of the air
we breathe. Improper fluid levels or
even the wrong tire inflation can
increase the level of emissions from
your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and to help keep your
vehicle in good condition, please
maintain your vehicle properly.
How This Part is Organized
The remainder of this part is divided
into five sections:
Section
A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services shows what to have done and
how often. Some of these services can
be complex,
so unless you are technically
qualified and have the necessary
equipment, you should let your dealer’s
service department or another qualified
service center do these jobs. If
you are skulled enough to do some
work on your vehicle, you will probably
want to get the service information GM
publishes. You will find a list of
publications and how to get them in
this manual. See
Service Publications
in the Index.
Section B: Owner Checks and Services
tells you what should be checked
whenever you stop for fuel. It also
explains what you can easily do to help
keep your vehicle in good condition.
Section
C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections explains important
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inspections that your Oldsmobile
dealer’s service department or another
qualified service center should perform.
Section
D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants lists some products
GM
recommends to help keep your vehicle
properly maintained. These products, or
their equivalents, should be used
whether you do the work yourself or
have
it done.
Section
E: Maintenance Record
provides
a place for you to record the
maintenance performed on your vehicle.
Whenever any maintenance is
performed, be sure to write
it down in
this section. This will help you
determine when your next maintenance
should be done. In addition, it is
a good
idea to keep your maintenance receipts.
They may be needed to qualify your
vehicle for warranty repairs.
Section A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance
Schedule
This section tells you the maintenance
services you should have done and
when you should schedule them. Your
Oldsmobile dealer knows your vehicle
best and wants you to be happy with it.
If
you go to your dealer for your service
needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and
supported service people will perform
the work using genuine
GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits.
You will find
these limits on your vehicle’s
CertificatiodTire label. See
Loading
Your Vehicle in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
use the recommended unleaded fuel.
See
Fuel in the Index.
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the
two schedules is right for your vehicle.
Here’s how to decide which schedule to
follow:
Schedule I
Is any one of these true for your
vehicle?
Most trips are less than 4 miles
Most trips are less than 10 miles
(6 ltm) .
(16 ltm) 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).
areas.
You operate your vehicle in dusty
You tow a trailer.
If any one (or more) of these is true for
your driving, follow Schedule
I.
Schedule I1
Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the
above conditions is true.
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