1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 197

Engine Overheating 3.Attach a separate safety chain around the end of each axle inboard of the spring. 4. Be certain your vehicle is towedno faster than 35 mph (56 km/h) and no farther than 50 miles (80 km) to avoid damage to your transaxle. You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Oldsmobile'sinstrument panel. See the Index under Coolant Temperature Gage. Steamfrom Coming Ifis A Your Engine damaging avehicle luring a tow over rough surfaces, Install a towing dolly beneaththe wheels that would otherwise be on the ground during the tow. This will increase clearance between the wheel lift equipment and the underbody of the towed vehicle. I Steam from an overheated r - n engine can bum you badly, even if you just open thehood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam comingfrom it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle untilit cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening hood. the If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. 195