Pages 10–14 (5 pages)

Instruments and Hydra-Matic Drive

From the 1955 Oldsmobile Owners Manual

What the ammeter, fuel gauge, temperature gauge and oil pressure gauge (normal 30 to 60 pounds while driving) tell the driver, then how to drive with Hydra-Matic: the shift indicator, the N, DR, S, Lo and R ranges, passing gear below 65 mph, pushing to start, towing, rocking the car out of snow or mud, and the vacuum-assisted power brakes with their reserve tank.

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What this section covers

  • Ammeter, fuel, temperature and oil pressure gauges
  • Hydra-Matic indicator
  • Hydra-Matic selector ranges N, DR, S, Lo and R
  • Passing gear, pushing to start and towing
  • Rocking the car in snow or mud
  • Power brakes and vacuum reserve tank
Year
1955
Make
Oldsmobile
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
1955 Oldsmobile Rocket engine cars, Hydra-Matic or Syncro-Mesh; Holiday coupes and convertibles
Publication
567125
Pages
42

What’s inside

Owner manual

  1. Cover, Service Policy and Contentspp. 1–6
  2. Operational HintsUsing the combined ignition, starter and accessory switch, starting a cold or warm engine, the parking brake, the Syncro-Mesh H-pattern shift lever, and break-in speed limits of 50 mph for the first 500 miles and 65 mph for the next 500.pp. 7–9
  3. Instruments and Hydra-Matic Drivepp. 10–14
  4. Controlspp. 15–20
  5. Maintenance Recommendationspp. 21–32
  6. Accessoriespp. 33–38
  7. Technical DataCapacities (20-gallon fuel tank, crankcase, cooling system, transmissions and differential), 12-volt light bulb numbers, fuse types and locations, anti-freeze quantities, and tire sizes with 24 pounds front and 22 pounds rear inflation.pp. 39–39
  8. Safety Maintenance Schedule and WarrantyThe Oldsmobile Safety Maintenance Schedule chart for recording services from 1,000 to 25,000 miles, and the manufacturer's warranty of 90 days or 4,000 miles; the last page is blank.pp. 40–42

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