1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE change wheel

If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving,
especially
if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot
off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel
firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a
skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle
to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop
-- well off the road if possible.
If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.
Air Inflator (Option)
Your vehicle may have an air inflator used to bring tires
up to the proper pressure. See “Accessory Inflator
System” in the Index for more details. If
a tire goes
flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place.
Turn on your hazard
warning flashers.
/:1 CAUTION-
Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over you
or other
people. You and they could be badly injured.
Find
a level place to change your tire. To help
prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. lhrn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move,
you can put blocks at the front and rear of the
tire farthest away from the one being changed.
That would be the tire on the other side of the
vehicle,
at the opposite end.
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8. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which
it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When you change
a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, you can use a cloth or
a paper towel
to
do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later,
if you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.
1 A CAUTION:
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Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could
fall
off, causing a serious accident.
9. Install the spare tire and replace the wheel nuts with
the rounded end
of the nuts toward the wheel.
Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held
against the hub.
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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 crheck for damaged 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 all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation
is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
1
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
CertificatiodTire label. Make certain that all wheel
nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”
in the Index.
Rust or dirt on
a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after
a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change
a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use
a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure
to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to,
to get all the rust or dirt off. (See
“Changing
a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Headlamps ......................... 9004-HBI
Signal Lamps
.......... .3 157 NA or 3 157 NAK
Front Sidemarker Lamps ................... 194
Stop/Tail (Top)
.......................... 3057
Signal (2nd from top)
..................... 3 156
Tail (Bottom) ........................... 3057
Front Parking/Turn
Back-up Lamps (3rd from top)
............. 3156
Capacities and Specifications
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 (7.5 L)
With A/C
................... 9.6 quarts (9.1 L)
Cooling System
With Rear Climate Control
or Rear Heater
............ 1 1.9 quarts (1 1.3 L)
Engine Crankcase - Oil and
Fuel Capacity Filter Change
............... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Standard/Regular .............. 20 gallons (76 L)
OptionalExtended
............ 25 gallons (95 L)
Refrigerant,
Air Conditioning*
.......... See the Refrigerant
Label under the hood.
Tire Pressures, Sizes ........... See Tire-Loading
Information label
on driver’s door.
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
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.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code ........................... E
Firing Order
...................... 1-2-3-4-5-6
EngineType
.............................. V6
Horsepower
............................. 180
Thermostat Temperature Specification
................... 195°F (91°C)
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Idator System ....................... 2-78
Accessory Power Outlets
......................... 2-81
Adding Equipment to the Outside Of Your Vehicle
...... 6-3
Adjusting the Bucket Seats
....................... 1-16
Adjusting the Split Bench Seat
..................... 1-9
AirBag
....................................... 1-38
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-44
Howitworks
................................ 1-41
Location
.................................... 1-41
Readiness Light
......................... 1.40. 2.87
Servicing
................................... 1-46
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-43
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-44
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-42
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-65
Air Filter Replacement, Passenger Compartment ...... 6-16
Airhflator
.................................... 2-78
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-45
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-52
Antenna, Integrated Windshield
.................... 3-27
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-21
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-89, 4-7
Appearancecare
............................... 6-47
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-54
AirConditioning
................................ 3-3
hti-LOck Ashtray
....... ........... a.......i.. .. .i-...<.:..i.. 2-77
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Automatic
Door Locks ............................ 2-6
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-32
Automatic Transaxle Check
....................... 7-30
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
........................ 6-18
HowtoAdd
................................. 6-20
How to Check
............................... 6-18
When to Check and Change
..................... 6-18
Automatic Transaxle Operation
.................... 2-30
Shifting
..................................... 2-30
Automatic Transaxle
Park Mechanism Check ......... 7-32
Battery
...................................... 6-30
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
BatterySaver .................................. 2-64
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Before Leaving on a Long
Trip .................... 4-23
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
Blizzard
...................................... 4-28
Brake Warnings
................................ 5.3. 5.5
Adjustment
.................................. 6-30
Fluid
....................................... 6-27
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-27
Parking
..................................... 2-34
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Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-57
Gage
....................................... 2-98
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-92
Fuel
....................................... 2-98
Speedometer
................................. 2-85
Tachometer
.................................. 2-86
Garage Door Opener Compartment
................. 2-67
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-30
GloveBox
.................................... 2-65
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide en Francais
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GAWR ....................................... 4-31
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-31
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-59
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-3 1
On Reminder ................................ 2-59
Wiring
..................................... 6-56
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-53
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-53 Hill
and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-36
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Prop
........................................ 6-9
Release
...................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-51
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-26
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-61
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
................... 2-78
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-40
Inflator. Air
................................... 2-78
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-64
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-33
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-33
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-33
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-33
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-33
Steering
.................................... 7-33
Suspension
.................................. 7-33
Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-33
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-82
Cleaning
.................................... 6-49
Cluster
..................................... 2-84
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-57
Light Intensity Control
......................... 2-61
Instrument Panel
S witchbank ...................... 2-13
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-61
Control
..................................... 2-61
OverrideSwitch
.............................. 2-61
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Theft ......................................... 2-22
Theft-Deterrent Feature, CD Player
................ 3-21
THEFI'LOCK
.................................. 3-21
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
ThirdGear
.................................... 2-32
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-52
Time, Setting the
................................ 3-9
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-46
TireLoading
................................... 4-30
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 6-39
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-45
BuyingNew
................................. 6-42
Chains
..................................... 6-46
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-24
Compact Spare
............................... 5-34
Inflation
.................................... 6-40
Inflation Check
............................... 7-29
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-41
Cleaning
.................................... 6-52
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-40
Storing a Flat or Spare
......................... 5-33
Temperature
................................. 6-44
Traction
.................................... 6-44
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-44
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-43
Used Wheel Replacement
...................... 6-46
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-42
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-45
When It's Time for New
....................... 6-42
TopStrap
..................................... 1-76
TorqueLock
................................... 2-37 Torque.
Wheel Nut
......................... 5.32. 6.64
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-33
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-7
Traction Control System
.......................... 4-9
Traction Control System Warning Light
........ 2.90. 4.10
Trailer
Brakes
..................................... 4-37
Hitches
..................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-39
Drivingwith
................................. 4-37
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-40
Safety Chains
................................ 4-37
Tongueweight
............................... 4-35
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-36
Towing
..................................... 4-33
Turnsignals
................................. 4-39
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Transaxle Fluid, Automatic
....................... 6-18
Transmitters, Remote Lock Control
.................. 2-8
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip Computer
................................ 2-101
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-85
TTY Users
...................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-53
Turn Signal Reminder Chime
..................... 2-53
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-52
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-39
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-32
Underhood Fuse and Relay Center
................. 6-61
UnderhoodLamp
............................... 6-11
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-53
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