1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 244

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire fully inflated was when your vehicle was new, it can lose air aftertime. a Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare your vehicle, you on should stopas soon as possible and make sure your spare tireis correctly inflated.The compact spareis made to perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it's best to replace your sparewith a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longerand be in good shape in case you need it again. Replace all jacking tools they were stored in the as storage compartment and replace compartment the cover. Be sure to also store the nylon nut caps. When you replace the compact spare tire a full-size with tire, replace the nylon nut caps over the wheel nuts. Tighten them "hand tight" using the folding wrench. ' NOTICE: When the compact spare installed, don't take is your vehicle through an automatic vehicle wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts your vehicle. of 5-32