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  • Can the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue be Flat Towed Behind an RV
  • The information I was able to obtain is that the 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue can be flat towed with the addition of a transmission lube pump. I believe what you have found in the owners manual is referring to towing without a transmission lube pump in emergency situations. You will still need to confirm the towability and pre-towing procedures for the vehicle with the owners manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for specific towing procedures. I would not recommend towing this vehicle...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
  • From the research I did it looks like your 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette can be flat towed if you install a lube pump kit. We do not sell them but they are available at other online retailers. Everything else you would need to flat tow your vehicle we do carry. First you will need to start with a base plate kit. For that you would want the Roadmaster Base Plates for the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette part # 191-1. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety...
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  • Can Slightly Smaller Spare Tire be Used on Trailer to Get Home
  • Generally, I do recommend that all tires on your trailer be the same size at all times, so ideally your spare will match the existing tires on your trailer. With that being said, the difference between a 175/80-13 and a 175/80-13 tire is only 0.3 of an inch, so if needed in an emergency, the 175 spare tire should be fine to get you home. To be on the safe side, I do still recommend obtaining a matching spare tire when you are able. I have attached a link that will take you to our available...
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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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  • Attaching a 7-Way Trailer Wiring Harness to a 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
  • It sounds like your 2000 Olds Bravada did not come with a factory installed 7-Way wiring harness. The Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118384, is designed to plug in line on a vehicle that has a 7-Way wiring harness already installed on it. It then provides a 4-Way wiring harness. It could still potentially work but you will need to make sure that the white wires are grounded to the vehicle frame in a spot that is clean and free from corrosion. A better solution would be to use...
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  • Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
  • There are several trunk mount bike rack options for your 2001 Oldsmobile Alero sedan, see link. First, the Thule Passage, # TH910XT, that you have referenced will fit. I have included a video review of the rack for you to view. If you'll be transporting women's bikes or bikes with sharply-angled top tubes, you might also consider a frame adapter bar like part # 64005. The bar spans the distance between the handlebar gooseneck and the seat post, which provides a secondary attachment point...
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  • How is a PWC Removed from Trailer And Placed On Dolly Like # CE27575
  • Using a lift or hoist along with a sling like part # EM02000 would be the easy way of removing the PWC from the trailer and onto the dolly. Six strong friends should be able to lift an average sized PWC without too much trouble, on average they weigh around 500-600 lbs.
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  • Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for a 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
  • To install the Thule Stacker part # TH830 on your 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera you would first need to install a roof rack. The most economical option for that would be the Sportrack Semi-Custom roof rack part number # SR1002 that has been confirmed as a fit for your vehicle. With that installed the # TH830 would fit and work well.
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  • Do Covercraft SeatSaver Custom Seat Covers # SS2246PCSA Fit 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
  • The Covercraft SeatSaver Custom Seat Covers # SS2246PCSA DOES fit your 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, the picture we have is a "typical photo" designed basically to show how it might fit a standard style of seat and to show a color.
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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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  • Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  • We do have trailer wiring harnesses for the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. You can use Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter Hardwire Kit with 4-Pole Connector (Includes Tester) Item # 119178KIT to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle.
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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 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Classic
  • The Curt Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12005 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Classic with RWD. This Class II hitch has a maximum tongue weight of 350 pounds and a maximum trailer weight of 3,500, although I recommend also checking the vehicle's capacities as listed in the owner's manual, as this will most likely be the limiting factor. This is a custom-fit trailer hitch so no drilling will be required during installation. I have...
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  • Will Using a Resonator Exhaust Tip Keep Exhaust Note Deep and Loud on a 1993 Olds Cutlass Ciera
  • Changing the muffler will make the biggest impact to the exhaust note on a vehicle. Since you have installed a straight pipe glass pack muffler, which is one of the louder options but not necessarily the most deep and throaty sounding option, an exhaust tip won't make much difference in my opinion. With that said if anything is going to make a difference it would be a resonator tip such as # PM-5104. It is a good investment either way since it is stainless steel and resists corrosion naturally...
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  • Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada with Factory Tow Package
  • Brake controllers are not vehicle specific so you can use any one that you want. What I recommend is a proportional brake controller. The way a proportional controller works is it applies the trailer brakes in proportion to how much your Bravada is braking. this is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on the trailer and vehicle. Our most popular proportional controller and what I recommend is the Tekonsha P2, # 90885. This controller is very easy to set up and use. I have...
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  • Base Plate Kit Recommendation for Flat Towing 2003 Oldsmobile Alero
  • Since you already have a Blue Ox tow bar your best option would be to use a Blue Ox base plate kit like part # BX1648 which is confirmed as a fit for your 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. To tow it with the Roadmaster you'd need the adapter part # RM-032. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle....
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  • 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada Hitch Recommendation
  • Yes, the Curt Hitch part # C13300 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada so it would work well for you. I attached an install video for this hitch that shows it being installed on a similar vehicle.
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  • Trailer Hitch for a 1996 Oldsmobile 88 LS
  • The only trailer hitches available for the 1996 Oldsmobile 88 are Class II trailer hitches which have a 1-1/4 inch receiver. You can use an adapter, such as # HTAD, but doing so will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. So for example if you used the adapter on Draw-Tite hitch # 36211 the tongue weight capacity would go from 300 pounds to 150 pounds. It sounds like you might want to carry something on the hitch and not tow a trailer. If this is the case let me...
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  • Hitch Recommendation for a 1997 Oldsmobile 88 for Towing
  • For a hitch confirmed to fit your 1997 Oldsmobile 88 you would want the Draw Tite Hitch part # 36211. This hitch will attach to the frame of your vehicle and has towing capacities of 3,500 lbs total trailer weight and 300 lbs tongue weight. You will need to check the owners manual of your vehicle to determine the capacity for the vehicle and be sure not to exceed this figure. To complete your towing setup you may also be interested in the following products. Class II Drawbar 3-1/8" Rise...
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  • Trunk Mount Bike Rack for a 1994 Olds Achieva and a Full Suspension Bike
  • For your 1994 Olds Achieva I recommend the Thule OutWay for 3 bikes # TH56BV. This rack has a good long reach so it fits many vehicles, even ones with spoilers. It is the absolute easiest to install and remove because it uses only 2 straps instead of the 4-6 of other racks. It has adjustable arms to help accommodate non-traditional bikes like you mentioned. It also comes with locks to deter theft. On your full suspension bike though you will need to use an adapter bar such as # 64005...
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