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ammeter indicates whether
fl.etet1'tt!iIT
current is being supplied to
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+) reading shows that the gen-
erator is charging the battery, while a
negative ( -) reading indicates that
energy
is being withdrawn from the
- -
battery.
If
the battery is fully
charged,
the ammeter should show a relatively
low plus reading under ordinary driving
conditions.
If
the needle fluctuates
in an unusual manner to either side of the center mark or shows a minus
reading with switch and all lights and accessories
off,
the electrical system
should be checked by your Oldsmobile dealer.
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Normal operating temperature is in-
dicated when the needle reads below
the red danger area. In extremely hot
weather the operating temperature
will be in the higher ranges of the
instrument.
However,
if the needle
should reach the red danger
area,
the engine should be stopped and the cause
determined.
FUEL GAUGE
The fuel
gauge,
which operates elec-
trically,
shows the amount of fuel in
the gasoline
tank.
As a safety factor,
the gauge is so designed that some
fuel remains in the tank when the
needle indicates empty.
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30
60
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OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
This is a pressure gauge, not an oil1evel
indicator. Normal operating pressure is
between 30 and 60 pounds while driv-
ing,
but will vary with
speed,
engine
temperature and oil viscosity. When
engine is
idling,
pressure will drop be-
.
low 30 pounds but is safe with as little
as 5 pounds.
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