1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE steering

Power Steering Fluid
3.1L V6: Checking the Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid reservoir for the 3.1L V6
engine is located toward the back of the engine
compartment, to the
left of the circular air cleaner.
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3800 V6: Checking the Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid reservoir for the 3800 V6
engine is located to the right of the engine coolant
reservoir, at the very back
of the engine compartment.
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How To Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap
and wipe the dipstick with
a clean rag. Replace the cap
and completely tighten
it. Then remove the cap again
and look at the fluid level
on the dipstick.
The level should be at the
FULL COLD mark. Add
enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark.
A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
What to Add
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of fluid to use. See ‘‘Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in the Index.
Windshield Washer Fluid
To Add
NOTICE:
When adding power steering fluid or making a
complete fluid change, always use the proper
fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause
leaks and damage hoses and seals.
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located on the
driver’s side of the vehicle, toward the front
of the
engine compartment.
Open the cap labeled
WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add
washer fluid
until the tank is full.
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Capacities and Specifications (Continued)
FuelTank ..................................................
Power Steering
3.1L V6 Engine
PumpOnly ..............................................
Complete System .........................................
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Complete System .........................................
Tire Pressures, Sizes ..........................................
WheelNutTorque ...........................................
3800 V6 Engine
20 gallons
1 pint
I 1/4 pints
76.00 L
0.50 L
0.60 L
1 pint 0.50 L
1 1/2 pints 0.70 L
See CertificatiodTire label on driver’s door.
100 lb-ft 140 Nom
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
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I Maintenance Schedule I I
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage (or every
6 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I
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12,000 Miles '(20 000 km)
0 Change engine uil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever ocars. first).
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
An Emission Control Sewice.
linkage, transaurle shift Wage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
pohts and linkage (or evev 6 months,
whichever occurs first).
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occws first).
An Emission Control Service.
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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1 Maintenance Schedule I 1
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage (or every
6 months,
whichever occurs
first).
17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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I Maintenance Schedule I I
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
An Emission Control Service.
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage (or every
6 months,
whichever occurs first).
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27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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Maintenance Schedule I
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
An Emission Control Service.
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage (or every
6 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what
to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Elnissiou Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
Service.
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Sen)ice.
17 Rotate tires. See “Tire inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I
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