1997 Oldsmobile 88 Support Question
1997 Oldsmobile 88 Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-44707 on December 5th, 2011
My Car Is Losing Power When Accelerating And Going Up A Grade.
it accelerates good from a stop. I have replaced the spark plugs, wires, coils, and checked the control module below the coils.
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Owner's Manual - Page 81
...Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your engineis 9=acing" (running high speed)is firmly on the brake pedal, yourvehicle could lose control andhit people or objects. way Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator... (N): In this happens, have more power. To restart when you're for normal fuel driving, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 82
...going uphill, don't hold your speedas you werestuck in FTRST (l),the transaxle won'tshift into SECOND (2) unless you are some times you would also want to try drive. lower fuel economy) than 65 mph (105 kmk), or you can help control... more power but lower fuel economy. Also, if youstop when going slower than SECOND You can damage your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal....
Owner's Manual - Page 94
... you could lose control. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. Cruise control can be dangerous where you can maintain a speed about at So, don't use it again, you apply your vision. Cruise control does not work speeds below about of m hor 25 mph (40 k / ) more without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
On such...
Owner's Manual - Page 95
... There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get up to 4. Push in To very small amounts, move the cruise control switch ON to R/A from ON to the higher speed. 1. But don't need to ON. could be startled and even lose control. Move the cruise control switch to reset you...
Owner's Manual - Page 96
... may have to brake shift to a lower gear or to keep your speed. Use the accelerator pedal to on the step accelerator pedalto maintain your speed down tothe cruise control speed you take your foot off down . Reducing Speed While U-'- the When going downhill, you may have to increase your speed while using cruise...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
... come on, as it is stop the vehicle. to do so...cargo being hauledas soon as check to your may not ...steep uphill grades. Find a safe place park your vehicle. An emission control system ...controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may damage the emission control system on your retailer or qualified service center service. Avoiding hard accelerations...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
... a for future listening. EJECT for a few seconds.The tape will go on the tape direction arrow will still play . radio will show the indicator was reset. in... on the tape. FWD ( ) Press this button to play a cassette tape. The tone will stop the show TP Dolby Noise Reductionis manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The tape will...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
...inside Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature radio for power is removed. RCL: Press this button to see the display you want, ...power is removed. To change to tape or the LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery disc function whenthe radio is on the radio. It works by using a secret code to radio is inserted. THEFTLOCK is activated, your battery loses power...
Owner's Manual - Page 150
... . 6 . clean the antenna mast:
I NOTICE:
Before enteringan automatic car wash, turn the radio off your retailerfor a replacement kit and followthe instructions in the kit.
1. If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you turn off , it 's cleanedfrom time to make the power antenna go up and down by turning the off radio or...
Owner's Manual - Page 159
They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator.All three systems have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want.itto go. . - 1
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Control of a Vehicle
You have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. '. ,...
Owner's Manual - Page 160
...If you keep pace with the When youstart your anti-lock brake system check itself. this anti-lock brake system, stops, you will away, your engine, or when you may hear a momentary...is going on . But warning light will be harder to traffic and allow realistic following distances, you brake. heavy acceleration followed heavy by Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). Oncethe power ...
Owner's Manual - Page 163
... light should always leave the system on. Here's why:
The traction control system warning light will wait until there's no longer a current need (You off come on and stay on. Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is when you can steer and brake at the...
Owner's Manual - Page 164
...in accelerator pedal, steer vehicle the way you want go ...tires meet cars and stops right front... of the tires againstthe road surface makes it Emergencies" earlier inthis section.) It is better to to adjust your speed as you can "drive" through a sharp curve. Ease up on the Your vehicle can get a curve depends on good...Youcan lose control. Adding the sudden acceleration can...
Owner's Manual - Page 165
.... Easeoff the pavement, recovery should be avoided the object. in accelerator and then,if there is nouling the way, steerso are holding ...quickly, and If the level of the shoulder is a good reason practice defensive driving at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, ...turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter until the to go straight down the roadway. An emergency likethis requires close attention...
Owner's Manual - Page 166
... sometips for accelerates, moves around vehicle ahead, then goes the back into other cars are lined.... Passing another on a two-lane highway is clear to accelerate but stay the right lane and don't in traffic for ... your turn or an intersection, delay your shoulder and check the blind spot.
"Drive ahead." Look down and ...And lose something happensto cause you to your pass, you...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
... filled with washerfluid. It's always wise to go slower and be fall cautious if rain starts to while you can mean driving trouble.
Driving in Rain and onWet Roads
Rain and wet roads can 't stop, accelerate or as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads. And, if...
Owner's Manual - Page 177
...re planning to visit there, here are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires,... cooling system and transaxle. The most important thing to let your engineassist your lane, like stalled car or an accident. You would then have poor braking even none going...
Owner's Manual - Page 269
... climate. your vehicle pulling one and a half (1 1/2) times as measured under controlled conditions Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance on specified government test surfaces asphalt of The wheels on your wheels The temperature grades are B, A, and C, and they representthe tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as well on the government course 100. representing...
Owner's Manual - Page 288
...
L36 Engine Accessory Belt
The L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt. Power Steering B . Crank E. See "Maintenance Schedule"in p . Vehicle ...Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter ...AC Type A- 1096C Engine Oil Filter ...AC Type PF-47 Transaxle Filter ...GM P r No. 865 1909 at Spark Plugs ...AC Type 41-921 Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52mm) Windshield Wiper Blades Type ...in the Indexfor when to check...
Owner's Manual - Page 294
Maintenance Schedule
Short Trip/City Definiti a
- in stop-and-go traffic). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (...include extensive idling (suchas frequent driving in Every 30,000 Miles (50000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Every 100,000 Miles (166000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Tire Rotation. (or 6 months, whichever occurs Every 15,000 Miles(25 000 km):...
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