1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE Owners Manual

Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as
soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside
of Your Oldsmobile” in the Index.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise.
While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door.
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When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until
you hear a clicking noise.
Checking Things Under the Hood
Hood Release
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your retailer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit or have proper
venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system
might be damaged.
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To open the hood, first pull the hood release handle
inside the vehicle.
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Go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the outside
hood release.
Lift the hood. The
hood prop rod may be hot due to increased engine
temperatures under the hood,
so be careful when
handling it. Use your hood prop sleeve when handling
the prop.
Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its
storage clip. Put the end
of the hood prop into the slot in
the underside of the hood.
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Before cldsing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly, Lift the hood tu relieve the pressure dn the
hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the
hood and return the prop to its retainer. Let the haad
down and close it fdy.
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3.1L V6 Engine
1. Engine Coolant Reservoir
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
3. Air Cleaner
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir
5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
6. Battery
7. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Engine Oil Fill Cap
IO. Radiator Cap
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3800 V6 Engine
1. Engine Coolant Reservoir 6. Battery
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7. Air Cleaner
3. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 8. Engine Oil Dipstick
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir 9. Engine Oil Fill Cap
5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 10. Radiator Cap
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Underhood Lamp
Your underhood lamp will go on when you open the
hood.
Engine Oil
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick is located at the front of the
engine compartment, near the center.
The dipstick
handle has
a bright, yellow loop design for easier
identification.
Turn off
the engine and give the oil a few minutes to
drain back into the
oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show
the actual level.
To Check Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push
it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
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3.1L V6: Checking Engine Oil
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When Eo Add Oil
E the ail is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need
to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This
part explains what kind of oil to use, For crankcase
capacity, see “Capacities and Speciflcatians” in the
Index.
NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. I€ your engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the
cfoss-hakhed
area that shows the proper
operating range., your engine could be damaged.
3.1L V6: Adding Engine Oil
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