engine oil CADILLAC ELDORADO 1994 10.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make
sure there isn’t another vehicle
in your “blind” spot.
Once you are moving
on the freeway, make certain you allow .a
reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well
in
advance. If you miss your exit do not, under any circumstances, stop and
back up. Drive
on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be-curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of
motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to
think you are going slower than you actually are.
BEFORE LEAVTNG ONA LONG THP
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when
you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s work -- don’t plan to make too
many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and
shoes you can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and
maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before
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starting out. Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and
willing to help
if you need it.
Here are some things
you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good,shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil. Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?
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Engine Cooling When Tru.ilering
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conditions such as;
Climbing grades steeper than 4% at ambient temperatures above
90” Fahrenheit (32O Celsius) with a loaded vehicle and trailer.
Stopping after high-speed driving.
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If ,“ENGINE HOT A/C COMPRESSOR OFF” message appears on. the
Driver Information Center, do.not be alarmed.
This is. a normal function
continue to drive’your vehicle.
the -Driver Information Center, pull
,off to the side of the road as, soon as
it is safe to do
so. When the vehicle is at a complete stop, shift the
transaxle selector to
P (Park) and allow the engine to idle.:Do not turn off
three minutes the system should cool sufficiently to allow A/C operation
to resume. At that time resume driving at a reduced speed. Return to
normal driving after
10 minutes if the “ENGINE COOLANT HOT
- designed. to reduce the load on the.engine and cooling system. You can
- If “ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE” message.appears on
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b- IDLE ENGINE” message is not displayed.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer.
See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are
(don’t overfill), engine oil,
axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake
adjustment. Each
of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will
these sections before you start your trip.
i especially important in trailer operation are, automatic transaxle fluid
7 help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Should a low coolant condition exist and the stop “STOP ENGINE
ENGINE OVERHEATING” message is displayed, an overheat
protection mode which alternates firing groups
of four cylinders helps
prevent engine damage. This operating mode allows your vehicle
to be
driven to a safe place in an emergency. You may drive up to 50 miles (80
km). Towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided.
NOTICE:
After driving in the “Overheated Engine Protection Operating
Mode”, to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool befo\
re
attempting any repair.
The engine oil may be severely degraded. Change the oil and
reset the oil life indicator. (See “Engine Oil, When to Change”
in the Index.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If the coolant inside the coolant. surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything
else until it cools
down.
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The coolant level should be visible inside the surge tank. If it isn’t and the
“ENGINE
COOLANT LOW” message appears on the Driver
Information Center, you may have a coolant leak somewhere in the
cooling system.

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If you plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada,
unleaded fuel may be hard to find.
Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use
even one tankful, your emission controls won’t work
well or at all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can
corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s
oxygen sensor will be damaged. All of that means costly repairs that
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 Numbe\
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General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation,
North American Export Sales
(NAES)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
FUEL ECONOMY
Your fuel economy (miles per gallon or liters per 100 kilometers) can vary
depending on how your Cadillac is driven. Several vehicles like yours
have been driven through a standard test and their actual fuel econ\
omy
was recorded. These readings were adjusted and printed on the fuel
economy window sticker which was attached
to your new Cadillac when it
was delivered and in the Gas Mileage Guide which is available from your
dealership.
The fuel economy estimates are based on results of tests required by the
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These tests are used to
certify that vehicles meet the Federal emissions and fuel economy
standards. Cadillac tests prototypes of new vehicles and submits the
results to the EPA. The EPA then confirms the accuracy of
the figures
provided by Cadillac. The vehicles are driven by a professional driver
under controlled laboratory conditions, on an instrument similar \
to
a
treadmill. These procedures ensure that each vehicle is tested under
identical conditions.
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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.
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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r! 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. th%e tip lower, and check the
level.
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When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to ad’dsome 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.
.NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much ail that the
oil level gets ab.ove the upper
MAX mapk area upper mark that
shows.the proper operating range, your engine could
be
damaged.
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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.
What Kind of Oil to Use
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 (API), and is suitable for use in your gasoline engine.
You should look for this on the front of the oil container, and use only
oils that display this new symbol.

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1 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE
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HOT
WEATHER
COLD
WEATHER
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SAE. 1OW-30 PREFERRED
SAE
5W-30 (-18"C)
IF NEITHER. SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE.30
GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPER&FVJRES
ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C).
DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
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As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle.. However,
you can use
SAE SW-30 if it's going to be colder than 60 F (16 C)
before your next oil change. When it's very dd, you should use SAE
5W-30. These numbers on anoilcontainer-show its viscosity, or thickness.
Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE. 1OW-40 or SAE 2OW-50.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If YOU cannot find oils with the new “starburst” symbol on the front of the
container,
YOU should look for and use oils containing the following three
things:
SHor SG
“SH’or “SG” must be on the oil container, either by itself or
combined with other quality designations, such as
“SH/CD,”
“SH,SG,CD,” etc. These letters show American Petroleum Institute
(API) levels
of quality.
SAEi 1OW-30
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Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel.
These three things are usually included
in a doughnut shaped logo
(symbol) on most containers. If you cannot find oils with the “starburst”
symbol, you should look for oils with the doughnut shaped svmbol,
containing the three things noted above.
NOTICE:
If you use oils that do not have either the “starburst” symbol or
an
API SH or SG designation, you can cause engine damage not
covered by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the
requirements for your vehicle.
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