oil CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Owner's Manual

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are now required
to contain additives that will help
prevent deposits
from forming in your engine and
fuel system, allowing your emission control system to
function properly. Therefore,
you should not have to
add anything to the fuel. In addition, gasolines
containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and
reformulated gasolines may be available
in your area to
help clean the air. General Motors recommends that you
use these gasolines
if they comply with the
specifications described earlier.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Don’t use
it. It can corrode
metal parts in your
fuel system and also damage
plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t
be covered under your warranty.
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
United States or Canada, the proper fueI may be hard
to
find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not
recommended
in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs
caused by use
of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club. or
contact
a major oil company that does business in the
country where
you‘ll be driving.
You can also write
us at the following address for
advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors International Product Center
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
LlH 8P7

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When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make
sure
you fully install the cap.
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 or have proper
venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system
might be damaged.
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A CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine is not running.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
A CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others
could be burned. Be careful not to drop
or spill
things that will burn onto a hot engine.

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When you open the hood, you'll see:
A. Battery
B. Coolant
Fill Location
C. Power Steering Fluid D.
Oil Fill Location E. Engine Oil Dipstick Location
E Brake Master Cylinder
G. Transaxle DipstickEill
H. Air Cleaner
I. Windshield Washer Fluid
Before closing the hood,
be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.

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If you have the Driver Information Center (DIC), a
CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear when the
engine
oil is approximately 1 quart (1 L) 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.
The engine oil dipstick
is
located behind the radiator
on the driver’s side of the
engine. The black handle
says
ENGINE OIL on it.
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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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.
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If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you'll
need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use
the right kind. This part explains what kind of
oil to use.
For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and
Specifications" in the Index.
NOTICE:
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.
Thi: oil fill cap is located
behind the radiator on the
passenger's side
of the
engine.
Turn the cap
counterclockwise to remove
it.
Be sure to 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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Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified
by loolung for the "Starburst" symbol. This symbol
indicates that the
oil has been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute
(API). Do not use any oil which
does
not carry this Starburst symbol.
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If you change your own oil.
be sure you use oil that has
the Starburst symbol
on the
front of the oil container.
If
you have your oil changed
for you,
be sure the oil put
into your engine
is
American Petroleum
Institute certified for
gasoline engines.
You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle,
as shown in the following chart:
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FOR BEST FUEL ECONDMV AND COLD STARTIHI;, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE
VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RAN6E.
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1 11. SAE 10W-30 PREFERRED above 0°F (-18°C)
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As showr?, 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 (16°C) before your
nest
oii change. When it‘s very cold, you should use Don’t add
anything to your
oil. Your Cadillac dealer is
ready to advise if you think something should be added.
SAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show
its viscosity. or thickness. Do not use other viscosity
oils. such 3s S*AE ?OW-so. Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator. This
feature will let you
know when to change your oil
and filter
-- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km)
and 7,500 miles (1 2 500 km) since your last oil change.
Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on
more than 7,500
miles (1 2 500 km) or 12 months
(whichever occurs first) without an
oil change.
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
“Starburst”
symbol. Failure to use the
recommended
oil can result in engine damage not The system won’t detect dust in the oil. So, if you
covered by pour warranty. drive in a dusty area. be sure to change your oil
GM Goodwrench”‘ oil meets all the requirements for
Remember to reset the Oil Life Indicator when the
your vehicle. oil has
been changed. For more information, see
If you are in
an area where the temperature falls ”Oil Life Indicator” in the index.
below -20°F (-39OC), consider using either an SAE
5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE OW-30 oil. Both will
provide easier cold starting and better protection
for
your engine at extremely low temperatures. every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or
sooner if the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on.

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After the oil has been changed. display the OIL LIF’E
LEFT message by pressing the INFORMATION (INFO)
button. Then press and hold the RESET (INFO RESET)
button until the display shows
”100.” This resets the
oil life index. The message will remain
off until the
next
oil change is needed. The percentage of oil life
remaining may be checked at any time by pressing
the INFORMATION
(INFO) button several times
until the
OIL LIFE LEFT message appears. For more
information
on the Oil Life feature, see “Oil Life
Indicator” in the Index.
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water,
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the
use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat
to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure
to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring
it on the ground, into sewers,
or into
streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to
a place that collects used oil. If
you have
a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station 01 a local recycling
center for help.
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The air cleaner is located next to the windshield washer
fluid reservoir on the driver’s side of the engine. Be sure
the engine has cooled before following these steps
to
replace the air cleaner filter:

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A CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can
cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops flames
if the
engine backfires.
If it isn’t there, and the engine
backfires, you could be burned.
Don’t drive with
it
off, and be careful working on the engine with
the air cleaner
off.
NOTICE:
If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a
damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which will damage it. Always
have the
air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when
the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every
50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one
or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the
fluid and filter do not require changing.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet. regularly reaches
90°F (~32°C) or higher.

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The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant
is designed
to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL" extended
life coolant.
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The following explains your cooling system and how
to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating"
in the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL"
coolant will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
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Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you
use only
DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL@' is added to
the system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
engine coolant will require change sooner
-- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use
of coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is not
covered
by your new vehicle warranty.
Use a mixture of one-half cEean wccfer (preferably
distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL'" coolant which
won't damage aluminum parts.
If you use this mixture,
you don't need to add anything else.