1995 OLDSMOBILE AURORA Owners Manual

How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge
Tank
If you haven't found a problem yet. but the coolant level
isn't at FULL COLD. add a SO/SO mixture of clecrn
c1*trreI- (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the
coolant surge tank, but be
SLIE the cooling system.
including the coolant surge tank pressure
cap, is cool
before
you do it. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for
more information about the proper coolant mix.)
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I NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core
and other parts. So
use the recommended coolant.
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1 . You can remove
the coolant surge
tank pressure cap
when the cooling
system, including
the coolant surge
tank pressure cap
and upper
r' d d' lator
hose, is no longer
hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly about one-quarter
turn to
the left and then stop.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means
there is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning
the pressure cap
slowly, and remove
it.
3. Fill the coolant
surge tank
with the
proper
mix, up to
FULL COLD.
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4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off', start the
engine and
let it run until YOLI can feel the upper r it d' lator
hose getting hot. Watch
out for the engine fans.
By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge
tank
may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of'the
proper mix
to the coolant surge tank until the level
reaches
FULL COLD.
5. Then replace the
pressure cap.
Be
sure the pressure
cap
is tight.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving.
especially
if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it‘s much more likely to leak out slowly.
But
if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fdils, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls
the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to a
stop well out
of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a
skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to go.
It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop, well off the road
if possible.
If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change
a flat tire safely.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard
warning flashers.
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The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.
The equipment you’ll need is
in the trunk.
Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of
the tire cover.
You can rest the cover near you for easy
reference while
you change the tire.
1. Turn the center retainer
bolt on the spare tire
cover counterclockwise
to remove
it, then lift the
tire cover.
2. The jack container is labeled PRESS SIDES LIFT
TOP. Do this, then remove the jack and wrench.
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3. Turn the spare tire
retainer bolt
counterclockwise
until
it’s loose and remove the
retainer assembly.
4. Remove the spare tire from the trunk. Place your
tire-changing equipment near the flat tire.
5. Insert the hooked end of the wlleel wrench in one of
the two small notches
in the center cover and pry the
cover off.
Do not drop the cover or lay it face down,
as
it could be scratched or damaged.
When replacing the cover after the wheel is
put back
on the vehicle, do not use a han~mer or mallet to
install the cover.
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4. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts. but
don't remove them.
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7. Turn the end of the jack
clockwise
by hand to
raise the jack head
a few
inches.
8. Near each wheel well is a notch on the frame to
position the jack head. The front notch
is I 1 inches
(28 cm) back from the front wheel well. The rear
notch
is 7.5 inches (1 9 cm) forward from the rear
wheel well. You'll find the word
JACK and an arrow
stamped into the plastic near each notch.
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