1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manuals

Page 321 of 432

Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999  Owners Manuals yellowblue     
6-19
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is 180F to 200F 
(82C to 93C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
(24 km)

Page 322 of 432

Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999  Owners Manuals yellowblue     
6-20
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the 
lower level. The fluid level must be in the
cross
-hatched area.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dips

Page 323 of 432

Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999  Owners Manuals yellowblue     
6-21
Radiator Pressure Cap
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 over

Page 324 of 432

Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999  Owners Manuals yellowblue     
6-22
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you use
only DEX
-COOL (silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the
system, premature engine, heater

Page 325 of 432

Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999  Owners Manuals yellowblue     
6-23
NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mixture, your
engine could overheat and be badly damaged.
The repair cost wouldnt be covered by your
warranty. Too much water in the mixtur

Page 326 of 432

Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999  Owners Manuals yellowblue     
6-24
United States Canada
If this light comes on and stays on, it means youre low
on engine coolant.
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX
-COOL
coolant mixture

Page 327 of 432

Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999  Owners Manuals yellowblue     
6-25
Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid reservoir is located to the right
of the windshield washer fluid reservoir, at the back of
the engine compartment.
When to Check Powe

Page 328 of 432

Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999  Owners Manuals yellowblue     
6-26
Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturers instructions before use. If you will be
operating your vehicle in an