Oldsmobile 1996 88 - Engine Overheating; If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine

Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning
light about a hot engine on your Oldsmobile’s
instrument panel. See “Coolant Temperature Gage”
or “Coolant Temperature Light” in the Index.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you
badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam coming
from it. Just turn
it off and get everyone away
from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there
is no sign of steam or coolant before you
open the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is
overheated, the liquids in
it can catch fire. You or
others could be badly burned. Stop your engine
if
it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the
engine
is cool.
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If your engine catches fire because you keep
driving with no coolant,,your vehicle can be
badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be
covered
by your warranty.
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