1996 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE fuel

Maintenance Schedule
I Short Trip/City Definition I
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
0 Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.
0 If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if
you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil to break
down sooner:
Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication
(or
6 months, whichever occurs first).
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) -- Then Every
12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection,
if driving in dusty conditions.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner
Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspection (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
These intervals only sunzmnrize maintenmxe services.
Be sure
to follow the complete maintenance schedule
on the following pages.
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Maintenance Schedule
I Long Tripmighway Definition
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Schedule is true.
Driving n vehicle with n fidly wnrnzed engine under
lziglzwny conditions causes engine oil to brecrk
down slowe~
Im Long Tripmighway Intervals
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every
I2 months, whichever
occurs first).
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) -- Then Every
15,000 Miles
(25 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner
Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspection (or every
60 months, whichever
occurs first).
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Tlwse intervals only surntnnrize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenarzce sch,edule on
the jollowing pages.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
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r Short TripfCity Maintenance Schedule I
57,000 Miles (95 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
AII Elnissior.7 Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 6 months, whichever occ
0 Inspect engine accessory drive be
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An EInission Control Service.
:urs first).
It.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel
cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts
as needed.
An Emission Corltrol Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: . ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement and lubricate
if required.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs fiist).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. 3-
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified
to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pevforrn these underhood checks at each fixelfill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in
the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a - -011
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index
for further details.
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USAGE
Chassis
Lubrication
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor
and Release Pawl
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
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USAGE
Hood and Door
Hinges, Rear
Folding Seat,
Fuel Door
Hinge, Rear Compartment
Lid Hinges
Sliding Door
Track
Weatherstrip Conditioning:
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@
(GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol
(GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts”
in the Index for recommended
replacement filters and spark plugs.
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FogLamps .................................... 2-49
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-3
Four-Way Manual Seat
........................... 1 - I
FrontDoor ..................................... 2-3
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
........... 6-30
FrontTowing
................................... 5-9
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
.......... 6-30
Fuel
.......................................... 6-2
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-4
Gage
....................................... 2-83
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-3
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-53
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-76
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-80
Fuel
....................................... 2-83
Speedometer
................................. 2-71
Tachometer
.................................. 2-71
Voltmeter
................................... 2-74
Garage Door Opener
............................ 2-54
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-27
GloveBox
.................................... 2-57
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-27
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-27
GAWR
....................................... 4-27
GVWR
....................................... 4-27 Halogen
Bulbs
................................ 6-29
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-4
Headlamps
.................................... 2-48
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-29
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-40
OnReminder
................................ 2-48
Wiring
..................................... 6-52
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Heating
........................................ 3-3
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-40
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-21
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-33
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Prop
........................................ 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-6
Horn ......................................... 2-38
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-17
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-23
Illuminated Entry
.......................... 2- 1 1. 2-50
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-36
Inflator. Air
................................... 2-66
Injector Fuse
................................... 6-57
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-52
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Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-38
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-38
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-38
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-38
Steering
.................................... 7-38
Suspension
.................................. 7-38
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-38
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-68
Cleaning
.................................... 6-45
Cluster
..................................... 2-70
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-53
Light Intensity Control
......................... 2-49
Exhaust
Systems
............................. 7-38
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-49
Interior Lights Control
........................... 2-49
Interior Lights Override Switch
.................... 2-49
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-25
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-35
Key Reminder Warning
.......................... 2-21
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels CertificatiodTire
............................. 4-27
Identification
................................ 6-5 I
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-5 1
Tire-Loading Information ...................... 4-27
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-51
Lamps ........................................ 2-48
Dome
...................................... 2-50
Interior
..................................... 2-49
On Reminder
................................ 2-48
Underhood
................................... 6-9
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-34
License Plate Lamp Bulb Replacement
.............. 6-31
Liftgate
....................................... 2-19
Liftgate Ajar Light
.............................. 2-82
LiftgateLock
.................................. 2-21
Lighter
....................................... 2-58
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-26, 2-73
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-75, 4-6
Brake System Warning
.................... 2-74, 6-26
Interior
..................................... 2-49
Interior Lights Override Switch
.................. 2-49
Liftgate Ajar
................................. 2-82
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-77
Power Sliding Door Warning
.................... 2-81
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1 - 13, 2-73
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-77
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-27
LowFuel
................................... 2-84
LowOil
.................................... 2-81
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