CADILLAC ELDORADO 1993 10.G Owners Manual

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NOTICE:
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Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you
have been driving:
0 When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating
temperature, which is
180’F to 200°F (82°C to 93OC).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when
outside temperatures are above
50°F (10” C). If it’s colder than 50’F
(10 C), you may have to drive longer.
To check the fluid level:
0 Park your vehicle on a level place.
Place the shift lever in “P” (Park) with the parking brake applied.
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each
gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. The\
n,
position the shift lever
in “P” (Park).
0 Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
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counterclockwise to
unlock cap.
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
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2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out
again.
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3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid
4. If the fluid level is where it should be, push the dipstick back in all the
level
must be in the cross-hatched area.
way.
How to Add Fluid:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle
fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the
level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. It doesn’t take much
fluid, generally less than a pint. Don’t overfill. We recommend you use
only fluid labeled DEXRON@-IIE, because fluids with that label are
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other than DEXRON@-IIE is not covered by your
new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to
Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all
How To Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator: (4.6 Liter Northstar)
Your vehicle is equipped with
a transaxle fluid change indicator. A
“CHANGE
TRANS FLUID’’ message will display on the Information
Center when the power train computer determines that the transaxle
fluid needs to be changed or at each 100,000 miles (160,000
km) interval,
whichever occurs first. When this message appears, change the transaxle
fluid and reset
the transaxle fluid life indicator as follows:
the
way.
0 Turn the key “ON” with the engine stopped.
Press and hold the “OFF” and “REAR DEFOG” buttons on the
climate control simultaneously until the
“TRANS FLUID RESET”
message appears
in the Information Center (between 5 and 20
seconds).
ENGINE COOLANT
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.
The proper coolant for your Cadillac will:
Give freezing protection down to -34” F (-37” C) .
0 Give boiling protection up to 262OF (128O C) .
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights work as they should.
What to Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets “GM Specification 1825-M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to
GM
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Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with any complete coolant change.
If you use these, you don’t need to add anything else.
Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can
boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s cwlant
warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain
water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you
wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire
and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of dean
water and a proper anti€reeze,
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4.6 Liter (Northstar)
TCI Check Coolant
(4.6L Northstar): When your engine
is
cold, the coolant level
should be at
“FULL
COLD”, or a little
higher.
When your engine is warm and the “ENGINE COOLANT LOW”
message does not appear on
the Driver Information Center, coolant is at
the proper fill level.
To Check Coolant:
When your engine is
cold, the coolant level
should be
at “FULL
COLD,” or
a little
higher. When your
engine is warm, the
level should be up
to
“FULL HOT,” or a
little higher.
To Add Coolant 4.9L: If you need more coolant, add the proper mix
the coolant recoverv tank.
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are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids
to blow out and
burn
you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost
never have to add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the
radiator pressure cap
-- even a little -- when the engine and-
Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it.
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You can be burned if you.spil1 coolant on hot engine parts.
Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it
will burn if thi engine
To Add Coolant 4.6L (Northstar): If you need more coolant, add the
proper
mix at the coolant surge tank.
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’ - Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and. +&
radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow
out
and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap
I. -- en a little -- when the engine and radiator are hot.
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
‘Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine
.parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
To Check or Add Coolant: When the engine is cold, the coolant level
should be at “FULL COLD,’’ or a little higher. Remove the pressure cap
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coolant level should be at or above the seam inside the tank.
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix.
RADIXTOR OR SURGE TANK PRESSURE
CAP
1 NOTICE:
Your radiator or surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent
coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be
sure the arrows
on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the
When you replace your radiator or surge tank pressure cap, an AC@ cap
is recommended.
THERMOSTAT
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine
coolant system.
The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the
radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature.
When
you replace your thermostat, an AC@ thermostat is recommended.
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How To Check Power Steering Fluid:
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap
and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the
fluid
level on the dipstick.
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0 When the engine compartment-is
hot, the level
should
be at the
“HOT” mark.
When the engine
compartment
is
cool, the level
should be
at the
“FULL COLD”
mark.
What to Add
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to
use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
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