# \#silhouette **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/silhouette/4373.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Rusty 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-2002-oldsmobile-silhouette/122037)
**Author:** [@TomTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomTaylor)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-2002-oldsmobile-silhouette/122037 "2018-09-04T01:27:27Z")
I have this 2002 Oldsmobile silhouette with 181,000 miles last week the inside of the rear wheel opening fell off now the stainless steel exhaust is starting to leak I thought the exhaust was supposed to last the life o… --- ## [Car stalled while driving, now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalled-while-driving-now-wont-start/122527)
**Author:** [@Ralph\_Torres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ralph_Torres)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalled-while-driving-now-wont-start/122527 "2018-08-09T02:00:32Z")
99 Oldsmobile silhouette I was driving down the highway and without notice my car stalled, when I looked down It seemed I was overheating. I pulled to the side of the road and check the coolant, it was full with no lea… --- ## [1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-silhouette-oil/120074)
**Author:** [@Markdennis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Markdennis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-silhouette-oil/120074 "2018-07-01T21:56:47Z")
98 Oldsmobile Silhouette engine oil keep going up each time put transmission oil in --- ## [1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-oldsmobile-silhouette-computer/119495)
**Author:** [@MartinMleynek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartinMleynek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-oldsmobile-silhouette-computer/119495 "2018-06-21T19:08:12Z")
Has anyone ever had their 1997 Olds Silouette Van computer flashed? --- ## [Can a 1998 Oldsmobile silhouette run without a thermo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-1998-oldsmobile-silhouette-run-without-a-thermo/117843)
**Author:** [@Ashley\_Silva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashley_Silva)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-1998-oldsmobile-silhouette-run-without-a-thermo/117843 "2018-05-22T23:51:47Z")
So I bypassed the thermostat in my 98 silhouette and it’s still overheating. I made it back home approx 60 miles before it overheated again though. Any advice on what the problem is? --- ## [Stuck Trottle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-trottle/113252)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-trottle/113252 "2018-03-07T13:55:36Z")
2003 Olds Silhouette, 180,000 miles, 3.4L. My wife had a high RPM incident a couple weeks ago. She has a second car and hasn’t driven the Olds much since then. She took her foot aff he accelerator but the RPMs remained … --- ## [My Olds converted itself to Metric. Does that mean I get better mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-olds-converted-itself-to-metric-does-that-mean-i-get-better-mileage/108061)
**Author:** [@Stunt\_Driver\_Mom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stunt_Driver_Mom)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2017, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-olds-converted-itself-to-metric-does-that-mean-i-get-better-mileage/108061 "2017-10-05T17:56:50Z")
Help, my car converted to metric, and tells me how many kilometers I have driven. Here is why this is important: The gas gauge gave out years ago. We were told it would cost $400 to fix the gas gauge, which we could … --- ## [01 Olds Silhouette Overheating g](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-olds-silhouette-overheating-g/100501)
**Author:** [@bbswashi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbswashi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 7:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-olds-silhouette-overheating-g/100501 "2017-02-27T07:10:59Z")
01 Olds Silhouette Van. Constantly overheating. We have replaced radiator, thermostat, radiator cap, has had a flush. Still overheats. Forces coolant into the reservoir and overheats in the process. Getting g really t… --- ## [Please help: '03 Olds Silhouette Coolant System Stop Leak Clogged Cooling System of Transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-03-olds-silhouette-coolant-system-stop-leak-clogged-cooling-system-of-transmission/85809)
**Author:** [@devontree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/devontree)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2014, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-03-olds-silhouette-coolant-system-stop-leak-clogged-cooling-system-of-transmission/85809 "2014-07-05T03:20:19Z")
Is it possible to use so much coolant system stop leak that you could clog the transmission cooling system? The fluid is burned and seems like I am having problems with gear shifting and power from the transmission. --- ## [MPG result changes depending upon level of tank at fill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-result-changes-depending-upon-level-of-tank-at-fill/84393)
**Author:** [@WanderingV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WanderingV)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2014, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-result-changes-depending-upon-level-of-tank-at-fill/84393 "2014-03-31T06:06:17Z")
1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette -This happened while I was taking a road trip and is all as highway mileage. When I drive until the tank is near to empty I get 18-19 miles per gallon. When I fill up after going only a hundr… --- ## [Silhouette with Intermittent Overheating, possibly thermostat or head gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silhouette-with-intermittent-overheating-possibly-thermostat-or-head-gasket/83996)
**Author:** [@emerz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emerz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2014, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silhouette-with-intermittent-overheating-possibly-thermostat-or-head-gasket/83996 "2014-03-03T00:56:09Z")
I have a Oldsmobile Silhouette with 190k miles. Here is a brief relevant history: 120k, radiator was dented. Slow leak. Topped off every couple oil changes, no issues. 188k: One time the temperature gauge spiked very… --- ## [2004 Olds Silhouette - Starter or Battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-olds-silhouette-starter-or-battery/76306)
**Author:** [@Nazcardan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nazcardan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 8:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-olds-silhouette-starter-or-battery/76306 "2012-12-27T08:12:49Z")
Okay, here's the situation... I have a 04 Olds Silhouette. Within the last 3 days I have noticed the following "symptoms".1. drivers side window rolls up and down a lot slower than before. 2. The fuel gauge has been acti… --- ## [Control arm bushing upside down?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-bushing-upside-down/74041)
**Author:** [@m551](https://community.cartalk.com/u/m551)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-bushing-upside-down/74041 "2012-08-13T03:22:40Z")
Car is 2001 Olds Silhouette 3.4 van- Just finished installing front, lower control arm bushing. The bushing ( Moog-K6712) is the one in front with the vertical, torx head bolt- the bushing is encased in metal with a flan… --- ## [What to do with those crickets in my A/C Pulley](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-those-crickets-in-my-a-c-pulley/69296)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 6:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-those-crickets-in-my-a-c-pulley/69296 "2011-12-09T06:31:10Z")
This is a 2000 Olds Silhouette with about 155K on it. The A/C works. I do have a squeaky cricket sound coming from my A/C pulley - 99.9% certain that's the one. (Why couldn't it have just been an idler pulley or some… --- ## [Change Spark Plugs on Olds Silhouette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-spark-plugs-on-olds-silhouette/68000)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2011, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-spark-plugs-on-olds-silhouette/68000 "2011-09-18T14:24:08Z")
2003, 3.4L V6 transverse mount, 120,000 miles It's time for another engine rotation. The Haynes manual says that I have to disconnect the accelerator cable and cruise control cable. Do I really have to? They seem to… --- ## [Olds van, replace engine computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-van-replace-engine-computer/63339)
**Author:** [@cjclark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjclark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-van-replace-engine-computer/63339 "2011-04-04T15:49:07Z")
I have an 94 olds silhouette van I inherited from my father. My mechanic told me the engine computer is going out and its very expensive to replace. I did some reach and found a rebuild one for 140.00. Do you think i… --- ## [Simple Battery Issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-battery-issue/63121)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2011, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-battery-issue/63121 "2011-03-29T16:09:44Z")
Hey folks. 2000 Olds Silhouette. (143K or so). I think I just happen to have a battery that had a sudden failure. I just haven't had one fail in quite this way before so I thought I'd run it by the board. First,… --- ## [Extreme Vibration during acceleration between 40 and 70 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-vibration-during-acceleration-between-40-and-70-mph/59667)
**Author:** [@clxr66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clxr66)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-vibration-during-acceleration-between-40-and-70-mph/59667 "2011-03-28T20:04:49Z")
My 2001 Silhouette started misfiring so I replaced plugs and wires about 7 months ago. Right after all was fine. But over the past 7 months the car has developed a vibration under heavy acceleration between 40 and 70 … --- ## [Ball Joint questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-questions/62196)
**Author:** [@Jeffmork](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffmork)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2011, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-questions/62196 "2011-03-04T20:07:07Z")
I just had a 100K service done at a Goodyear Service Center on my '97 Silhouette van. (Ended up costing about $1100). As prat of the service (my first in about 5 years), I asked them to do a general check, including s… --- ## [Dashboard lits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-lits/60299)
**Author:** [@brokalot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brokalot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2011, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-lits/60299 "2011-01-23T16:11:54Z")
1998 silhouette I need to replace my dashboard lites can DIY or not not to mechaical but I try --- ## [Transmission line spring clips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-line-spring-clips/59282)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2011, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-line-spring-clips/59282 "2011-01-05T22:19:36Z")
I need to replace the transmission cooler lines on my 2000 Olds Silhouette (4T65E, M15 transmission). The fittings appear to be spring clip quick connect of this type of design: http://sho...0-605.html The ends… --- ## [Mosquito sound in dashboard, 03 0lds silhouette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mosquito-sound-in-dashboard-03-0lds-silhouette/58791)
**Author:** [@harry\_poole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harry_poole)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2010, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mosquito-sound-in-dashboard-03-0lds-silhouette/58791 "2010-12-17T23:24:25Z")
after my car has been running 30 min. or better. there is a sound that comes from the area of the speedometer. the sound is like a very large mosquito buzzing in your ear. it is sporadic most of the time, but if i drive … --- ## [TCC lockup problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tcc-lockup-problem/55773)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tcc-lockup-problem/55773 "2010-10-27T18:07:29Z")
I'm fairly certain that my '00 Olds Silhouette is dropping in and out of TCC lockup in a herky jerky fashion - under steady throttle, very noticeable up over 45-50, it stammers with a characteristic 2-300 rpm change, and… --- ## [Upper radiator hose collapsing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upper-radiator-hose-collapsing/55762)
**Author:** [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upper-radiator-hose-collapsing/55762 "2010-09-29T23:51:43Z")
My neighbor has and older Olds Silhouette. A couple of days ago he came home and there was steam coming from under the hood. He had replaced a cracked t near where the heater hose meets the firewall. FF 3 days, In… --- ## [Oldsmobile silhoutte minivan battery replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-silhoutte-minivan-battery-replacement/54641)
**Author:** [@speberle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/speberle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-silhoutte-minivan-battery-replacement/54641 "2010-09-04T17:56:42Z")
I need to replace the battery but it is different from other cars, how do I do it? --- ## [Oldsmobile silhoutte minivan battery replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-silhoutte-minivan-battery-replacement/54613)
**Author:** [@speberle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/speberle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-silhoutte-minivan-battery-replacement/54613 "2010-09-03T21:48:15Z")
how do i change the battery, it is different from other cars? --- ## [Oldsmobile Door opening doesn't stop radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-door-opening-doesnt-stop-radio/53156)
**Author:** [@coldcuts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coldcuts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-door-opening-doesnt-stop-radio/53156 "2010-08-08T01:57:48Z")
I adjusted the drivers side door on my 2002 Oldsmobile silhouette today. Prior to the adjustment, opening the door would cause the dome light to activate. Now, no suck luck. I can't seem to find the sensor or switch fo… --- ## [Spring Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spring-replacement/51458)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2010, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spring-replacement/51458 "2010-07-08T00:36:15Z")
I need to put new rear springs into my '00 Silhouette (133K, new rear shocks went in at about 115K). They are coil springs and I have air leveling suspension. Part 1: I can get either constant or variable rate spri… --- ## [Olds 2000 Silhouette Van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-2000-silhouette-van/47170)
**Author:** [@LRAnastasi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LRAnastasi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-2000-silhouette-van/47170 "2010-07-03T03:37:34Z")
I have a 2000 Olds Silhouette VAN with @120,000 miles on it. Runs good - doesn't leak or burn a drop of oil. The transmission bang shifts (as if under lot) after the engine warms up. The transmission shifts smooth as … --- ## [Problem with ABS Light Off and On 1999 Silhouette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-abs-light-off-and-on-1999-silhouette/51081)
**Author:** [@campandrew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/campandrew)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-abs-light-off-and-on-1999-silhouette/51081 "2010-06-30T12:58:06Z")
Have a '99 Silhouette with 170,000 miles. All of a sudden been having trouble with ABS dash light coming on every once in a while...maybe once or twice a week, then it goes off. Any ideas what I should be looking at....… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/silhouette/4373.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=silhouette)