1996 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 280

Cleaning the Outside the of Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using windshield the washer, orif the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sapor other materialmay be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of windshield with Windshield the GM Cleaner, Bon Powder (non-scratching glass cleaning powder),GM Part No. 1050011. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when youitrinse with water. A m i @ Cleaning the Outsideof Your Oldsmobile The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle's finish is to keep it clean by washingit often with lukewarm or cold water. Don't wash your vehicle in the direct rays sun. of the Don't use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps Don't use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or Grirne from the windshield stick to the wiper blades and will that contain acid abrasives. All cleaning agents or afkct their performance. Clean the blade by wiping should be flushed promptly and not allowed toon dry vigorously witha cloth soaked in full-strength windshield the surface, or they could stain. Dryfinish with a the washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. soft, clean chamois or all-cotton towel to avoid an Check the wiper blades and clean themnecessary; as surface scratches and water spotting. replace blades that look worn. High pressure car washes cause water to enter may your vehicle. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last Cleaning ExteriorLampsLenses longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone Use lukewarm cold water, a soft cloth and a liquid or grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. hand, dish or vehicle washing (mild detergent) soap to During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See "Recommended Fluids clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle." and Lubricants" in the Index.) 6-48