gear
lubricant. With 5 -speed manual
transmissions,
use
DEXRON®
II
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
ENGINE
COOLING
SYSTEM
The coolant recovery system is standard on
all Oldsmobiles. The coolant in the radiator
expands with heat and the overflow
is
collected in the recovery tank.
When
the
system cools down, the coolant
is
drawn
back into the radiator.
The cooling system has been filled at the
factory with a quality coolant that
prevents corrosion and
can
be
used all year.
It
meets the standards
of
General Motors
Specification
1899-M. This coolant
solution provides freezing protection
to
_35°F
(-~7°C)
and it has been made
to
be
used without replacement for two years or
30,000 miles (48 000 kilometres). After
two years or
30
,000 miles (48 000
kilometres), the coolant should be drained
and replaced
to
prevent corrosion.
COOLING
SYSTEM
CARE
Do
not remove radiator cap
to
check
coolant level. Instead, check
by
looking at
the
"see through" coolant recovery tank.
The
level
should be at the "FULL
COlD"
mark on the recovery tank when the
system is cold
and
2
to
3 inches (50
to
75
millimetres) above
the
"FULL
COlD"
mark when the engine
is
hot. Add a 50/50
mixture
of
a good quality ethylene glycol
antifreeze
and
water to the recovery tank
when more coolant
is
needed.
If
frequent
additions
are
needed,
see
your dealer for a
cooling system check.
NOTICE:
If
the proper quality antifreeze
is
used, there
is
no need to add extra inhibitors
or additives that claim to improve the
system.
They may be harmful
to
the proper operation
of
the system, and are
an
unnecessary
expense.
The cooling system should be serviced each
year
as
follows:
1.
Wash
radiator
cap
and filler neck with
clean water.
2.
Check coolant
level
and have tested for
freeze protection.
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3.
Have
system and radiator cap tested for
proper pressure holding capacity,
15
psi
(lOS kPa).
If
replacement cap
is
needed,
use
a cap designed by
AC
for coolant
recovery systems and specified for your
model.
4. Tighten hose clamps and inspect all
hoses.
Replace hoses if swollen,
"checked" or otherwise deteriorated.
5.
Clean
frontal area
of
radiator core and
air conditioner condenser.
Every two years or
30,000 miles (48 000
kilometres), whichever occurs first, the
cooling system should be flushed and
refilled
as
follows:
1.
Remove radiator cap when engine
is
cool:
• Turn cap slowly counterclockwise
until it reaches a
"stop". Do not
press down while
rotating_
•
Wait
until pressure (indicated by a
hiSSing
sound)
is
relieved; then press
down on cap and continue
to
turn
counterclockwise.
CAUTION: To help avoid the danger of
being burned, do not remove the
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