20 Most Recent 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette - Page 7 Questions & Answers

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What engine size 3.4,is under throttle body,on right side on the middle engine.Follow radiator house.

It should be on the engine

Remove top front eng. strut and hook ratchet strap to top of eng and pull it forward, this rocks the eng. up and forward which gives you room to get alt. out of there. make sure it is hooked good cause you don't want it giving out when your hands are in there !

Only proper testing with answer that

Sell it- would be the best ideaGo to You Tube Video first & see allthe engine issues there Your going to put twice the amount intothe motor, than the vehicle is worth

Our Ford Expedition & an Olds Silhouette Premier & both did the same thing. Someone online said to spray the inside door where the metal connects with the frame & sensors are there with WD-40. We did & it fixed the problem. Maybe this will work for yours.

Sounds more like the fuel filter,underneath just in front of rear axle.

Check your manual

I have friend 2002 Montana same problem can not fix,

You need to check your fuel pressure

left front,wheel speed sensor.could be bad.

Time for Intake Gaskets and possibly head gaskets, very common problem with these, the intake gaskets go bad and the coolant actually burns in the cylinder and of course the cylinder pumps air into the coolant system because of intake gaskets being bad. :-(

try on the motor itself under the hood

remove whatever is in the way. Welcome to the wonderful world of mechanics.

You have a blown head gasket.

-Fill to level. start your car and pump 6 to 7 times.Q: Any presure?A: Not at all or only little.Turn car off/ Check under the car any leaking brake fluid?A: Yes . Found the leaking.>> Repalce it.A: No don't see any leak.Okay the leak is Inside the Wheel Cylinder at rear wheels. or possibly front brake caliper piston.If so Replace new one.Mai Lor

test wiring and fuse then fan by wiring direct ,if working fault on heat sensor????mick

check transmission fluid level.if transmission fluid level okay have vechicle code scan look for faulty transmission fluid pressure switch or faulty transmission range switch.faulty transmission control module.if all is good make sure transmission manual shift linkage not out of adjustment or shift cable broken if all is good possible transmission just failed.

what engine type if you have the 3.4 engine you need a engine lift or engine support fixture you have to remove engine mount and engine mount bracket.also 3.8 engine you need engine lift to raise engine to remove engine mounting bolts.