1995 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 189

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Your vehicle can tow a trailer it is equipped with if either the 3800 (L36) engine or the optional3800 If you do, here some important points. are Supercharged (L67) engine and proper trailer towing 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit equipment. To identify whatthe vehicle trailering restrictions, having to with trailering. Make sure do capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the your rig will legal, not only where you but be live information in "Weight the Trailer" that appears later of also where you'll be driving. good source for this A in this section. trailering is different thanjust But information can be state or provincial police. driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability, and economy. Successful, fuel Consider using a sway control. safe trailering takes correct equipment, and has to be it You can ask a hitch retailer about sway controls. used properly. 0 Don't tow a trailer all during the first at 1000 miles That's the reason for this part. In are many it (1 600 km) your new vehicle driven. Your engine, is time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. axle or other parts could be damaged. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers.So please read this section carefully 0 Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you before you pull a trailer. tow a trailer, don't drive over mph (80 km/h) and 50 don't make starts at full throttle. helps your This Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, engine and other parts your vehicle wear in at the of wheel assemblies, and tires forced to work harder are heavier loads. against the drag the added weight. of The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the Don't drive faster than the maximum posted speed trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing for trailers (orno more than55 mph (90 km/h)) to the pulling requirements. save wear on your vehicle's parts. 4-31