1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS wheel torque

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11. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a criss-cross
sequence, as shown. I NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation .and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repair.., evenly tighten the
wheel nuts in the proper sequenee~ and to the
proper torque specification.
Don’t try to put a wheel cover on YQU~ comp:act spare
tire.
It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover and wheel^ nut
caps in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired
or replaced.
I NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare.
If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
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When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 Ea).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve
stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10
000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear,
rotate your tires
as soon as possible and check wheel
alignment.
Also check for darnaged tires or wheels. See
“When It’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel
Replacement” later
in this section for more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for
dl tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important.
See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare
tire in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
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Replacement Bulbs
High-Beam Headlamp .................... 9005
Outside Lamps Bulb
Low-Beam Headlamp .................... 9006
Front
Park/Turn ...................... 3 157 NA
Back-up
............................... 3057
Rear Turn Signal
........................ 3357
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL) ... 921
TaiUStoplarnp
........................... 3057
Inside Lamps Bulb
Dome .................................. 561
Capacities and Specificatio,ns
Cooling System ............. 13.6 quarts (12.9 L)
Engine Crankcase ............ 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Refrigerant, Air Conditioning ..... See refrigerant
charge label under the hood.
Fuel Tank ................ ._ 15.2 gallons (57.5 L)
Tire Pressures, Sizes ........... See Tire-Loading
Information label on the driver’s
side rear passenger door.
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended
in
this manual.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in
the Index.
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Tires (Continued) Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-33
Temperature
................................. 6-38
Traction
.................................... 6-37
Treadwear
................................... 6-37
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-37
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-39
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-35
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-38
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-35
TopStrap
..................................... 1-37
TorqueLock
................................... 2-23
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-29. 6-57
Towing
From the Front
................................ 4-28
FromtheRear
............................... 4-30
Recreational Vehicle
.......................... 4-28
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-32
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-8
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front
............... 4-28
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear
................ 4-30
Trailer
Backing Up with
............................. 4-37
Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Driving
on Grades ............................ 4-38
Drivingwitha
............................... 4-36
Following Distance
with ....................... 4-37
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
MakingTums
................................ 4-38
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-39
Passingwith
................................. 4-37 SafetyChains
................................ 4-36
Tongueweight
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-35
Towing
..................................... 4-32
Turnsignals
................................. 4-38
Weight ..................................... 4-34
Automatic
................................... 6-16
Ignition Lock Check
.......................... 7-40
Transmitters. Remote Lock Control
.................. 2-6
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-49
Transaxle
Trunk
........................................ 2-10
Lamp
...................................... 2-38
Release Lockout. Remote
...................... 2-10
Release. Remote
.............................. 2-10
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-28
Turn Signal On Chime
........................... 2-28
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-28
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-38
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-40
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-57
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-6
Damagewarnings
.............................. iv
Dimensions
................................. 6-58
Identification Number
......................... 6-49
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Storage
..................................... 6-26
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Ventilation System ............................... 3-6
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-43
Visors. Sun
..................................... 2-43
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
............... 2-50
Warranty Information
............................... 8-8
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-21
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-45
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-44
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-38
Nut Torque
.............................. 5-29. 6-57
Replacement
................ ................ 6-38
Used Replacement
............................ 6-39
Wrench
..................................... 5-22 Windows
..................................... 2-26
Auto-Down
................................. 2-27
Lock Out Switch
............................. 2-27
Power
...................................... 2-26
Windshield Washer
............................. 2-31
Fluid .................................. 2-31, 6-21
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-37
Windshield Wipers
......................... 2-30, 6-50
Bladecheck
................................. 7-38
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-32
Winter Driving.
................................. 4-24
Wiring, Headlamp
.............................. 6-50
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-8
Wrench, Wheel
................................. 5-22
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