oil capacities CADILLAC ESCALADE 2004 2.G Owners Manual

Engine Oil
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the
instrument cluster, it means you need to check
your engine oil level right away.
For more information, see “CHECK OIL LEVEL” under
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-62.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil
dipstick might not show the actual level.
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip
of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one
quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section
explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil
crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and Specications
on page 5-124.
Notice:Do not add too much oil. If your engine has
so much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating
range, your engine could be damaged.
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Capacities and Specications
Please refer toRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13for more information.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap
VORTEC™ 5300 V8 T 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
VORTEC™ 6000 H.O. V8 N 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
Capacities
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Cooling System Capacity
VORTEC™ 5300 V8
VORTEC™ 6000 H.O. V816.0 quarts
18.0 quarts15.0 L
17.0 L
After rell, the level must be rechecked. SeeCooling System on page 5-30.
Crankcase Capacity
VORTEC™ 5300 V8
VORTEC™ 6000 H.O. V86.0 quarts
6.0 quarts5.7 L
5.7 L
After rell, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine oil so that the uid is within the proper operating
range. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-14.
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Cadillac Owner Privileges™............................... 7-7
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-124
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-30, 4-42, 4-57
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-108
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-104
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-105
Your CD Player.........................................3-105
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-105
Cargo Cover..................................................2-46
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-47
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-82
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-82
CD Changer...................................................3-99
CD Changer Errors.......................................3-102
CD Functions...............................................3-101
CD Messages................................................3-85
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-43
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-62
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block................5-118
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-44
Chains, Tire...................................................5-84
CHANGE ENGINE OIL....................................3-62Charging System Light....................................3-39
Check Engine Light.........................................3-45
CHECK OIL LEVEL.........................................3-62
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE...............................3-69
CHECK WASHER FLUID.................................3-65
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-40
Checking Coolant............................................5-26
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-14
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-112
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-60
Infants and Young Children...........................1-55
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-68
Older Children.............................................1-53
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-70
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-73
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-70
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-75
Top Strap...................................................1-63
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-65
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-62
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