Pages 1–6 (6 pages)

Cover, Service Policy and Contents

From the 1955 Oldsmobile Owners Manual

The cover, the dealer's 1,000-mile adjustment coupon (distributor point gap .016 inch, ignition timing, idle speed of 400 rpm in Drive with Hydra-Matic or 425 rpm with Syncro-Mesh, belt tension, Hydra-Matic bands, brakes, body bolts, alignment and road test), the owner service policy on delivery, warranty, inspections and tourist privileges, the title and copyright pages, and the contents list.

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What this section covers

  • 1,000-mile adjustment services coupon
  • Owner service policy
  • Title page and copyright, Part No. 567125
  • Contents
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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