1997 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE wheel size

NOTE: INSTALL OF BAG - BOTTOM FIRST
TOOL STORAGE
BAG & TOOLS
Replace all jacking tools as they were stored in the jack
storage compartment and replace the compartment
cover.
To replace the cover, line up the tabs on the right
of the cover with
the slots in the cover opening. Push the
cover in place and push down the tab
so that it rests in
the groove. This secures the cover in place. Unless
you have
the plastic “bolt-on” wheel covers, be
sure to also store the nylon
nut caps and the center cap.
When
you replace the compact spare with a full-size
tire, replace the bolt-on wheel covers or
the nylon nut
caps and
the center cap. Tighten them “hand tight” over
the
wheel nuts, using the folding wrench.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated
when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420
kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle,
you should stop
as soon as possible and make sure
your spare
tire is correctly inflated. The compact
spare is made to perform well at speeds up to
65 mph
(105 km/h) for distances
up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km),
so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire
repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best
to replace your spare
with a full-size tire as soon as you
can. Your spare will last longer and be
in good shape in
case you need it again.
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Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on all wheels.
It’s
all right to drive with your compact spare,
though. It was developed
for use on your vehicle.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles sold
in the United States.) The
grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not
apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters
oC 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades,
they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on
a specified government test course. For
example,
a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half
( 1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
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Tire Chains
I
I NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and only when
you must.
Use only SAE Class “S” type chains
that are the proper size for your tires. Install
them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten
them. If the contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels
with chains
on will damage your vehicle.
Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous if you breathe their fumes
in a closed space.
When you
use anything from a container to clean your
Oldsmobile, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions. And always open your doors
or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline
Benzene
Naphtha
0 Carbon Tetrachloride
0 Acetone
0 Paint Thinner
Turpentine
0 Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
-- some more than
others
-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.
Don’t use any of these unless this manual
says you can.
In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:
Alcohol
0 Laundry Soap
0 Bleach
0 Reducing Agents
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Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART NUMBER
I IO50 17:
I 10501 73
I 1050 174
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SIZE DESCRIPTION I USAGE
23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth - Wax Treated Exterior Polish
2.75
sq. ft. Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching
16 oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil Remover Also removes old waxes and polishes
16
oz. (0.473 L)
Exterior cleaner and polish
Magic
Mirror Cleaner Polish 1 gal. (3.785 L) Removes
soil and black marks White Sidewall Tire
Cleaner
16 oz. (0.473 L)
Removes rust and corrosion
Chrome Cleaner and Polish
32
oz. (0.946 L) I Vinyl Cleaner
Spot and stain removal
1050427
Exterior wash Wash and
Wax Concentrate
16 oz. (0.473 L) 1052870 Cleans grease,
grime and smoke film
Glass Cleaner 23 02. (0.680 L)
1052918""
Cleans
vinyl, cloth, tires and mats
Multi-Purpose
Powdered Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1052925 Protects
vinyl, leather and rubber Armor All TM Protector
8 oz. (0.237 L)
I 1052929 I 16 OZ. (0.473 L) I Wheel Cleaner I Spray on wheel cleaner I
1052930
Cleans
vinyl, leather and rubber Armor All TM Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473 L) 12345002"" Attracts and
absorbs soils Capture
Dry Spot Remover
8
oz. (0.237 L)
I 12345725 I 12 02. (0.354
L) I Silicone Tire Shine I
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Shines tires I I I I
t 12377964 I 16 oz. (0.473 L) I Cleaning Wax I Protects finish and removes fine scratches I
I 12377966 I 16 oz. (0.473 L) I Finish Enhancer I SDot cleans paint and gives high luster I ~
See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. 'i':kNo\
t recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
See "Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Headlamps ......................... 9004-HBI
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps
........... 3 157NA or 3 IS7 NAK
Stopmail (Top) .......................... 3057
Signal (2nd from top)
..................... 3 156
Back-up Lamps (3rd from top) ............. 3 1 S6
Tail (Bottom) ........................... 3057
Front Sidemarker
Lamps
................... 194
Capacities and Specifications
(Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and Metric conversions.
Please refer
to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement ..... 8 quarts (7.6 L)
Cooling System
With A/C ................. 1 1.75 quarts (1 1.25 L)
With Rear Climate Control or
Rear Heater
.............. 13.5 quarts ( 12.75 L)
Engine Crankcase - Oil and
Filter Change
.................... 4.5 (3.75 L)
Fuel Capacity
Standard (SWB) ................ 20 gallons (76 L)
Optional (LWB) ................ 25 gallons (95 L)
Refrigerant,
Air Conditioning*
........ See Refrigerant Label
under the hood.
Tire Pressures, Sizes ........... See Tire-Loading
Information
label on driver’s door.
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 Nem)
Windshield Washer Fluid ....... 1 gallon (0.37 L)
*See Air Conditioning Refrigerants later in this section.
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to fill
to the appropriate level, as recommended in
this manual.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
rcfr-igerant,
be sure the proper refrigerunt is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Oldsmobile retailel:
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