1995 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 224

If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don't want to when your vehicle stuck is do is to spin your wheels too The method known as fast. "rocking" can help youget out when you're stuck, but you must use caution. I NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. I For information about using tire chains your vehicle, on see "Tire Chains" in the Index. Rocking your vehicle to get it out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. your vehicle If has traction control, you should turn the system (See off. "Traction Control System" the Index.) Then shift in back and forth between REVERSE and a forward (R) gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle in gear. If is that doesn't get you after a few tries, you may need out to be towed out. If you need to be towed out, see do "Towing Your Vehicle''in the Index.