CADILLAC SEVILLE 1994 4.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here are some things that will lower fuel economy:
Quick acceleration.
0 Traveling at higher speeds. Traveling at 65 mph instead of 55 mph
lowers fuel economy by
15 percent.
0 Carrying unnecessary weight in the vehicle.
0 Rewing the engine. This is not necessary for your vehicle.
Operating your vehicle with the suspension out of alignment or with
the wheels and tires out
of balance.
Use of electrical accessories which require high amperage when they
Even things beyond your control such as weather conditions affect your
fuel economy. Driving up steep hills, in rain or snow, and into a strong
wind will lower fuel economy. In the lower left corner
of the fuel
economy window sticker from your vehicle is the range of city and
highway fuel economy you can expect to get from your Cadillac. If you
are doing everything to raise your fuel economy, but are still not within
this range, your vehicle may need service. Collect as much information
about your fuel economy as you can find, (miles driven, gallon's of fuel
used, etc.) and provide it your dealership for their review and assistance.
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not needed.
FILLING YOUR TANK
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The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle.
The release button is
in the glove
box.
Or you can use the
manual door release
override in the trunk.
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door.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise).
When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you hear a
clicking noise.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer
can get one for you. If you get the
wrong type, it may not fit and
your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged.
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Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull the lever inside the vehicle located at the
lower left side of the instrument panel.
Then
go the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release
and lift the hood.
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Use the fluid usage label to identify the correct fluid you want to check.
The color indicated, identifies either by lettering or handle color, of what
you want to check.
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ENGINE OIL
A “CHECK OIL LEVEL? message will appear when the engine oil is
approximately a quart low.
If the message is displayed, check the dipstick
level and add oil as needed.
It’s 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.
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Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the
oil pan.
If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Check Engine Oil
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 lower, and check
the level.
when to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, ADD mark, then you’ll need to add
some oil.
But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind
of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”
in the Index.
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Don't add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the
oil level gets above the.upper mark that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could be damaged.
To remove, turn the oil fill cap counterclockwise.
Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating
.
range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you're through.
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Beginning midyear 1993, oils of the proper quality for your vehicle will be
identified with this new “starburst” symbol. The “starburst” symbol
indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum
Institute
(MI), and is suitable for use in your gasoline engine.
You should look for this on the front
of the oil container, and use gnly
oils that display this new symbol.
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the following chart:
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE
VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
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SAE 1OW-30 PREFERRED
SAE 5W-30
COLD
WEATHER
IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30
GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES
ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 OEGREES C).
ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR
As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However,
you can use
SAE 5W-30 if it's going to be colder than 60°F (16OC)
before your next oil change. When it's
very cold, you should use SAE
5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50.
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