Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Table 1 shows 13 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (five problems).


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette

The Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

My 1998 old Silhouette had intake manifold gasket replaced at 69, 000 miles and then 8 months at 73 000 mile my cam broke in half while I was driving at 25 to 30 mph unknown why or how much more damage is done at this time. Investigator is coming out to check what had happen .   Read details...

The Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

During wet road/weather conditions power assisted steering failed. Dealership installed a water deflector plate to prevent water from contacting power steering belt. However, while traveling at approximately 25 to 30 mph in a rain storm, power steering failed, and belt for alternator slipped   Read details...

The Engine Cooling System problem

Overheating/cooloing system/intake gasket failure on a 1998 oldmobile sillhoette van with a 3. 4 ltr v-6 engine. Low coolant light first came on about March 12th, 2003 during a long cross-country trip. Engine not overheating so I purchased some dex-cool to add to system. No visible leaks.   Read details...


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