Oldsmobile Silhouette

The heater generates heat by blowing air over a small radiator type device (heater core) under your dashboard. The device runs hot coolant through it continuously. If you have a blown head gasket, your coolant is being evaporated trough the firing chambers and tailpipe. When the coolant level is low due to evaporation, there is no water to flow through the heater core.

Keep in mind if you are not certain that this is a blown head gasket, these models were notorious for a defective lower manifold gasket leak that caused it to lose coolant the same way a head gasket would.

how i went about it was completely removing the wiper assembly. motor,arms and all which allowed you to rotate the alt around and fish it out! not easy and a lot of 1/16th inch turns on a wrench but it beat rolling the engine forward if you don't have the tools!

I had to replace my thermostat. I moved the throttle head out of the way. I removed the air cleaner assy. I then removed the two bolts from the housing area and pulled out the thermostat. The tools I used were the 10mm/ 13mm/ flathead screw driver to remove air cleaner, and I also loosened four bolts on the aluminum covering below the throttle head. It took some time ( 2 hours) and patience. It helps if the vehicle is on ramps lifting up the front end of the vehicle. Thats how I did it.

If your asking about the side door windows there are little latches at the bottom of the window that you pull up on and push the window out about 2-3 iinches. If you are speaking about the rear side windows, they are electric and you'll find the switch on the overhead control panel. If they don't work, you have a sticky window from non use, a bad attenuator, or a short.

I have a series II 3.8 liter. The MAF sensor is located under the plastic cover for the engin. You have to take the oil fill cap and neck off to lift the cover off. Once the cover is removed, the MAF sensor can be seen at the top and to the left of the engin. it is a small square box that has a three wire plug in and two vacume lines going to it. Ceck to see if the wire connections are ok before you replace the sensor. Good luck.

The spare tire on an Oldsmobile Silhouette is located in the very back, under a carpet piece. The tire is mounted in a flat position.

it is located in the upper housing of the air filter.

This depends on year and engine

Basically follow the upper radiator hose from the radiator to the engine and the thermostat is inside that casing.

Go to your local GM dealer and if your real nice, one of the tech's will let you make a copy of the wiring diagram from his tech manual. The Hayne's manuals that you can buy on e bay or auto zone also have electrical schematics but from my experience are not always accurate. The heated seats in the Silhouette were prone to failure from side seat flexing. Your's probably doesn't work because the heating element itself is damaged. The new replacement elements do not cover the side seat area, do not flex, and therefore will not have this failure. I have been told that the upper heating elements are OK but are wired in series with the bottom element. If one open's the circuit then neither one will heat. Good luck. Go to your local GM dealer and if your real nice, one of the tech's will let you make a copy of the wiring diagram from his tech manual. The Hayne's manuals that you can buy on e bay or auto zone also have electrical schematics but from my experience are not always accurate. The heated seats in the Silhouette were prone to failure from side seat flexing. Your's probably doesn't work because the heating element itself is damaged. The new replacement elements do not cover the side seat area, do not flex, and therefore will not have this failure. I have been told that the upper heating elements are OK but are wired in series with the bottom element. If one open's the circuit then neither one will heat. Good luck.

what is the year of this van 2002 or 1992?

Change your spark plugs, your wires, cap distributor and rotor. I'm pretty sure your problem is there.

This just happened to me. Before you change your plugs, wires, and cap, try this first. Pull the cowling (engine cover) off, locate the 'ignition coil' and try to start the engine. Look at the coil and check for arcing. Race the engine a little to see an arc. I replaced the coil, and the problem was solved.

I had this exact problem with my 98 Astro Van, for a number of years. When it was very damp outside (lots of dew or condensation) the Van wouldn't start. When it was dry, it would start well. --> Eventually I found the problem. The ignition coil was defective, i.e. it had a crack in the coil case. When it was damp out, the coil case would become wet, and the electricity would short (arc) to the coil frame. Hence, no electricity would flow into the distributor, or plugs, etc... When it is dry, it is harder for it to short to ground, so the cracked coil will work (somewhat). To check for this, try the following when it won't start. Lift your engine cover off and locate the coil. Make sure the wire (coil to the distributor) is firmly connected at both ends. Turn the key and watch the coil. If you see blue-white electrical arcing, you have a bad coil. I changed mine over a year ago, I have never had this problem since. Note: For this specific problem, change your coil before you spend money on plugs, wires, etc...

The firing order of a 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette with the 3.4L V6 (VIN code "E") is: 1-6-5-4-3-2

There are actually two oxygen sensors on a 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette. There is one located in the exhaust system just before the catalytic converter. There is also another oxygen sensor in the air intake tube leading from the air filter.

I think the negative terminal is under the fuse box to the left; you can barely get to it. However to jump from or to the Silhouette, you don't need the negative terminal. To jump the Silhouette, just attach the negative cable to metal, preferably of the engine block. To jump from the Silhouette, attach the negative cable to the large bolt about 10 inches to the right of the battery.

Dexcool

They use a serpentine belt.

To replace the condenser on a 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, start by disconnecting the battery and removing the front grille and bumper for access. Next, detach the AC lines from the condenser, being careful to catch any refrigerant in a recovery system. Remove the mounting bolts and lift the old condenser out. Install the new condenser by reversing the steps, ensuring all connections are secure and checking for leaks before reassembling the front end.

Fill van with several pounds of high explosives in the center of the vehicle, near the middle rear seat. clear everyone from the area and detonate. The door should fly off.

One of two ways from underneath the car or by taking out the front motor mount bolt putting the car in reverse backing up a pinch to rock the motor forward, this should give just enough clearance to get to the back three.

Silhouette can refer to a visual representation or an artistic technique. In design, it involves creating an outline or shape of a subject, typically filled with a solid color, to emphasize its form without detailing. In photography, using silhouette involves positioning subjects against a bright background, often during sunrise or sunset, to create striking contrasts. This technique highlights the subject's outline while obscuring internal details, producing a dramatic effect.

1998, 1999, 2000 are interchangeable as well as the same parts from a Venture and a Montana. Same thing, different vehicle.

standing at front of vehicle look straight to the back top of motor,

One good sign is you slowly have to add anti freeze and you wonder where it is going cause you don't see any leaks.

Look in glove box for button, if none then refer to owners manual

Depress the trip reset until it reaches the oil % display - push and hold until it displays 0% - usually 5-6 sec