1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 185

' Your vehicle can tow a traileritif equipped with the is proper trailer towing equipment. identify what the To is vehicle trailering capacity for your vehicle, you should readthe information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later this section. But trailering is in different than driving your vehicle by itself. just Trailering means changes handling, durability and in fuel economy. Successful,safe trailering takes correct equipment, andit has to be used properly. That's the reason this part. In it are many for time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. are of Many of these important for your safety and that your passengers. So please readthis section carefully before you pull a trailer. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here some important points: are 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but A also where you'll be driving. good sourcefor this information can be state or provincial police. Consider using a sway control. can ask a hitch You dealer about sway controls. Don't tow a trailer all during the first 1,000 miles at (1 600 km) your new vehicle driven. Your engine, is axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you 50 and tow a trailer, don't drive over mph (80 M) full don't make starts at throttle. This helps your engine and other parts your vehicle wear at the of in heavier 0 0 0 Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight. The engine is required to operate at relatively loads. speeds and under higher greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing 0 the pulling requirements. ? Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. Don't drive faster than the maximum posted speed 55 ) for trailers (or no more than mph (90 a to ) save wear on your vehicle's parts.