1997 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE coolant

If this light comes on, it
means you're low on
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL"
mix ut the coolant recovery tmk.
A CAUTION:
Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and burn
you badly.
With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost
never have to add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure cap
-- even a
little
-- when the engine and radiator are hot.
Add coolant
mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not
to spill
it.
I A CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don't spill coolant on
a hot engine.
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Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid
NOTICE:
Your
radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant
loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC@
cap is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow
of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat
is recommended. The power steering fluid reservoir
is located
to the right
of the windshield washer fluid reservoir, at the back of
the engine compartment.
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Underhood Fuse and Relay Center
This fuse and relay center is located in the engine
compartment, in front
of the windshield washer
fluid reservoir.
The fuses marked spare are available
if a replacement
fuse is needed.
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17j
EL AUX B
Maxi Fuse
I -COOL FAN 2 . . . Coolant Fans
3-HEADLAMPS
. . Circuit Breakers: FRT HVAC HI
BLWR, and HEADLAMP Fuses
(VP): HAZARD and STOPLAMP
SEAT/PSD. Fuses (UP): ELC
and RR DEFOG
4-BATT MAIN
2 . . Circuit Breaker: PWR
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Maxi Fuse
5-IGN MAIN 1 . . . Ignition Switch to Fuses (UP):
ABS/TCS IGN, CRUISE, DRL,
ELEC PRNDL, IGN
1, PSD,
SIR, T/SIG and PCM [IGN
MAIN Relay (Underhood
Electrical Center Fuses: A/C
INJ, TCC)]
CLU,
ELEK
IGN, IGN 1-U/H,
6-COOL FAN
I . . . Coolant Fans
7-BATT MAIN
1 . . Fuses (IP): ABS MDL
BATT, CIGARIDLC, CTSY
LAMP, FRT PWR SCKT,
PWR LOCK, PWR MIRROR
and RR PWR SCKT
Mini Fuse
18-INJ . . . . . . . . . .
21-IGNI-UH . . . . . .
25-ELEK IGN . . .
Fuel Injectors 1-6
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Purge Valve, EVAP
Canister Vacuum Switch, Heated
Oxygen Sensors
#1 and #2,
Linear Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) Valve, Mass Air Flow
(MAF) Sensor and Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)
Ignition Control (IC) Module
Mini Fuse
27-B/U LAMP . . . . Transaxle Range Switch to
Back-up Lamps
28-A/C CLU
, . . . . A/C CLU to A/C Compressor
Clutch
Oil
29-RADIO . . . . . , , Driver Information Display,
Heater A/C Control, Radio,
Rear Side Door Actuator Motor,
Remote Control Door Lock
Receiver (RCDLR), Security
Indicator Lamp and Theft
Deterrent Shock Sensor
30-ALT SENSE
. . . Generator
3
1 -TCC . . . . . . . . . Automatic Transaxle (Torque
Converter Clutch Solenoids)
Stoplamp Switch to PCM
32-FUEL PUMP
. . Fuel Pump Relay
33-ECM SENSE
. . Powertrain Control
35-FOG
LP . . . . . . Fog Lamp Relay
36-HORN
. . . . . . . . Horn Relay
37-PARK LP
. . . . . Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) Control Module,
Headlamps Switch Theft
Deterrent Relay to Headlamps
Module
(PCM)
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
100,000 Miles (I 66 000 km) (Continued)
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
lf you do not use your vehicle under my of
these conditions, the fluid and jilter do not
require changing.
delivery service.
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE
1
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant”
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Elnission Control Service.
I 1
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Long TripEIighway Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (I 66 000 km) (Continued)
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use pour vehicle under any of
these corzditions, the- fluid and filter do not
require clznrzgirzg.
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
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 Emission Control Service.
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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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 importunt.for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuelfill.
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 Month
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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Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM retailer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@
DEX-COOL” or
Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM
(silicate-free) antifreeze. See
“Engine Coolant”
in the Index.
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Coolant GM Part No. 3634621 or
Supplement equivalent with a complete flush
Sealer and refill.
Hydraulic Brake Delco
Supreme
1 I @ Brake Fluid
System (GM
Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
Power Steering
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
System Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
Automatic DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transaxle Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock Multi-Pur ose lubricant,
Cy
I i nders Superlube (GM Part
10500 17 - 1 quart, or equivalent).
i)
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Windshield GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 105 15 15) or
equivalent.
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