1993 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 186

Then, during the first500 miles (800 km) that you tow atrailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wearin at the heavier loads. T r e important considerations have he to do with weight: Weight of the Trailer How heavy can atrailer safely be? lO 0 It should never weigh more than, 0 pounds (450 k )unless you have the g special optional3,000pound (1360 kg) towing package. But even that can be too heavy.It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your to l vehicle is used pull a trailerare a l important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909 In Canada, writeto: iie General Motorsof Canada L m t d Customer Assistance Center 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8W 185