1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE oil type

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes,
or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned after every 50 hours
of use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a
known, good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player
is at fault.
If this other cassette has no improvement in
sound quality, clean the tape player.
Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action,
non-abrasive, cleaning cassette. This system uses a
cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as
the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. It
is normal for the
cartridge to eject while cleaning. Insert the cassette at
least three times to ensure thorough cleaning. A
scrubbing action, cleaning cassette
is available through
your Oldsmobile retail facility. You
may also choose
a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean
the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not
eject. It may not clean as thoroughly
as the scrubbing
type cleaner.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always make sure that
the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and keep them away from
direct sunlight and dust. If the surface
of a disc is soiled,
dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent
solution and clean it (wiping from the center to the
edge).
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
edge
of the hole and the outer edge.
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Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
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Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean
a whole trim panel or section. Mask
surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the
directions
on the container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge
to remove the suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel
or cloth.
Dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp.
NOTICE:
Be careful. A blow dryer or a heat lamp may
scorch the fabric.
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Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some spots and stains will clean off better with just
water and mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
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Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths (preferably
cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of
the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep
changing
to a clean section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry
the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning
ring. (See the previous NOTICE.)
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Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be removed as follows:
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Follow the solvent-type instructions described
earlier.
0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if
left on
a vehicle’s seat fabric. They should be
removed as soon as possible. Be careful, because the
cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to
spread.
Non-Greasy Stains
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit
juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can
be removed as follows:
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
soiled area with cool water.
0 If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
described earlier.
0 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,
treat the area with
a waterhaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with
If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
cool
water and allow to dry.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do it more than once.
0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
a solvent-type vinyl cleaner.
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Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . .
Type .............................................
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firingorder .......................................
Thermostat Temperature Specification . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . .
3.1L V6 Engine
D
V6
3.1 Liters
8.5:
1
1-2-3-4-5-6
195
OF (91OC)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . AC Type A-773C
Engine Oil Filter.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type PF-47
PCVValve
........................................ ACTypeCV-789C
Spark Plugs
, . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type oR43TS
Remote Lock Control Battery (1)
. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CR2032
Gap: 0.045 inch
(1.14
mm)
3800 V6 Engine
1
V6
3.8 Liters
9.0:
1
1-6-5-4-3-2
195°F (91 "C)
AC Type A-974C AC Type PF-47
AC Type CV-892C AC Type 41-601
Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
CR2032
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