Expert Answers about Oldsmobile

• How to carry cargo on a 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora without a hitch
• Hey there! To put it bluntly, there are not any trailer hitches for your 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora. That said, if you are planning to haul bikes then you can use a trunk-mount bike rack like Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier # HRE3. If you have other cargo you want to carry then you can install a universal roof rack with the reliable SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack # 298-SX6000B. Then you can add a cargo carrier such as Flint Hill Goods Roof Cargo Basket # FHG74ZR. I understand this...
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• Troubleshooting Non-Working Exterior Lights on Refurbished 1965 Trailblazer Camper
• I agree that a grounding issue seems the most-likely cause for your refurbished 1965 Trailblazer camper's lighting issue. If the camper was stored for a time after you re-worked the ground wire it is possible that corrosion has developed. We often suggest applying dielectric grease # 11755 at the grounding point both before and after securing the ground wire ring terminal to the trailer frame. The grease blocks moisture and grime that can lead to corrosion. You should not need a second...
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• Recommended Towing Mirrors for a 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
• I recommend using the K-Source Universal Towing Mirror # KS3891 for your 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada. It clips on over your existing side mirrors and has a ratcheting strap system to keep the mirror nice and secure. This univeral fit mirror is designed to fit most mirrors that are between 4-1/2 to 11-1/2 inches tall. You can use it on either side of your vehicle so if you are wanting a mirror on both sides make sure you order two! The great thing about these mirrors is that since they are universal...
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• Will Thule Passage Mount Bike Carrier Fit a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
• The Thule passage, # TH910XT, is listed as a fit for your 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. If you will be carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using the Bike Adapter Bar, # TH982XT, to carry the bikes more level. I have included a link to a video demonstrating how the adapter works.
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• Why Does My Blue Ox Ascent Tow Bar Need To Be Level
• The reason for this comes down to safety and the additional pressures that would be exerted on the components when your Blue Ox Ascent # BX4370 tow bar is not level. The additional force that is put on these components ultimately makes it more likely that there is a catastrophic malfunction while towing your vehicle. I'll also add that while you may not see much binding currently since you're on a flat surface, it's more likely to happen over time with maneuvering around corners and up...
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• Hitch & Bike Rack Compatibility for 1992 Oldsmobile 98 with Class II Hitch
• Only 1-1/4-inch Class II hitches are offered for the 1992 Oldsmobile 98. The reason no higher capacity 2-inch hitches are made for your car is that the frame itself does not have the strength to support more tongue weight or trailer weight. You can use a hitch adapter like # HTAD to allow you to install your 2-inch bike rack, but note that all such adapters cause you to lose 50-percent of the hitch's rated capacity. So if you have a hitch rated for 300-lbs of tongue weight, when you use...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Brakes That Voltage Makes it to the Assemblies But They Don't Work
• Sounds like the problem is the ground wire of your brake assemblies. If you have power to the assemblies but the ground wire isn't connected to a clean metal surface of the trailer frame then you would have the problems you described. Also check the condition of the main trailer ground that goes from the trailer connector to the frame of the trailer.
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• Can 4-Way Trailer Connector Be Routed through 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Cargo Area Outside the Van
• When installing the Curt wiring harness, # C55355, on a 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette, the 4-Way is meant to be stowed inside the rear cargo area and pulled out when in use. The hatch door can be closed on the wiring and the weather stripping will protect it. Take a look at the video I have linked as an example. If you wanted to route it through the bottom of the van interior and to the bottom, you may be able to find a grommet at the very bottom of the cargo area through which you can route...
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• Is Derale Radiator Fan D17319 Standard or Reverse Rotation
• The Derale Radiator Fan part # D17319 is standard rotation. If you need reverse rotation the part # D17419 is same fan but opposite direction.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
• For your 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class II Frame Receiver Hitch # 36288. This hitch is custom-fit for your vehicle and will provide a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening with a 300 pound tongue weight and 3,500 pound towing weight capacity. I also recommend checking the towing capacity of your vehicle as listed in the owner's manual, as this will likely be the limiting factor. No drilling is required for installation and all the necessary hardware is included. I have attached...
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• Can 2 Kayaks be carried Side by Side on the Roof of a 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette w/Factory Roof Rack
• The first thing you are going to want to do is check to see if two kayaks will fit side by side on the factory roof rack of your 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette. On many vehicles 2 kayaks will just not fit side by side with the available space. If you determine the factory roof rack will offer enough space for 2 kayaks side by side you could use 2 sets of the Thule DockGlide system, # TH896. The cradle style carrier will minimize the amount of space used on the factory roof rack. You will...
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• Recommended Trunk Mount Bike Carrier For 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
• If your Ciera is a sedan I recommend the Hollywood Racks Expedition 2 Bike Carrier, part # HRF6-2. this carrier can carry 2 bikes on your Ciera and uses 6 straps to secure it to the vehicle. If you plan on carrying bikes with alternative frames like kids or women's bikes, I recommend using an adapter bar like part # 64005. this attaches between the seat post and the handlebar stem and allows the bike to be carried more level while providing more ground clearance. I have attached a product...
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• Parts Needed To Install a 7-Way, 5-Way and 4-Way On a 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
• You will need the Reese Replacement 7-Way RV-Style Trailer Connector # A10-7072VP on your 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada if you have the factory wiring connector behind your bumper. If your Bravada does not have the factory tow package wiring you will need the Universal Wiring Harness w/ ModuLite and Brake Controller Harness - 7-Way Trailer Connector # 22551. Both of these will give you a 7-way connector which you can then use an Adapter # 37385 when you have a trailer with a 4-way or 5-way flat...
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• How Many Chains Are Included in Konig Tire Chains?
• The Konig Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains # TH02230K23 come in a pair. So, quantity 1 of item # TH02230K23 covers both tires on 1 axle. I confirmed that the Konig Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains # TH02230K23 are compatible with your 2000 Oldsmobile Alero with either 215/60-15 or 225/50-16 stock tires.
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• Ramped Wheelchair Carrier for Use on 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue
• Your 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue can be equipped with 1-1/4-inch hitch of either a Class I or a Class II rating. In order to use a wheelchair carrier your hitch will have to be a Class II type. A Class I hitch will not likely have the capacity to handle the weight of the chair and the carrier. The weight of both together must remain within the hitch's and the car's tongue weight (TW) limit. There will be a sticker on your hitch to indicate its class rating and tongue weight capacity. The...
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• 12 Volt Power All the Time On Brake Output Circuit with Curt Brake Controller on 1999 Olds Bravada
• There should not be power on the brake output wire unless the brake controller is sending back power. It sounds like something might be miswired at the 7-Way. Take a look at the picture I have included that shows the pin out of a vehicle side 7-Way trailer connector to make sure yours is wired the same way. If it isn't then put the wires in the appropriate places. Also check to see if any of the wires are touching each other inside the 7-Way. And if the 7-Way is dirty or corroded that...
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• How to Wire an 2001 Oldsmobile Alero for a 4 Way Connector Using a # 119178KIT
• The # 119178KIT tail light converter is a universal application, so vehicle specific instructions are not available for your 2001 Alero. You will need to use the included circuit tester to determine which wires behind your vehicle taillights are performing which function, and connect the wires from the converter accordingly. First, you will need to access the back side of your tail light assemblies, where the wires going to the signal bulbs are coming out. Then you would have a friend...
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• Is Derale 40/60-Amp Dual Relay Wiring Harness Needed for Dual Fans on 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass
• I'm not sure how your 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass is setup but the Derale 40/60-Amp Dual Relay Wiring Harness for Dual Fan Assembly # D16765 that you referenced is a great option if your electric fans, including one on a remote, fan-mounted cooler, draw more than 10 amps of power. These help to protect the electrical system on your vehicle.
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• Can Kenda ST145R12 tire AM10140 w/12 Wheel LH45FR Replace 5.30-12 Wheel/Tire On Karavan Trailer?
• It sure will! The Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # AM10140 you were looking at has an overall height of 21.3" and a width of 5.7" which is .6" shorter and .1" wider than your current 5.30-12 tires. The Aluminum Lynx Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Silver # LH45FR would be a great choice to go with this tire. You would need to have them mounted at a local shop upon arrival. Since you mentioned that your Karavan Bunk Trailer has the 5 on...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero with a Roadmaster Falcon 5250 Tow Bar
• There are 5 items needed to flat tow a vehicle. But first, you will want to consult the vehicle owners manual for your 2003 Oldsmobile Alero for specific information on flat towing it. In my research I found that there is a 65 mile an hour speed restriction and there may be some fuses that have to be pulled so the battery does not drain while towing. You already have one component, the tow bar, so next you will need base plates. Roadmaster base plates # 194-3 are compatible with the Falcon...
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