engine oil CADILLAC ELDORADO 1994 10.G Owner's Manual

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k Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Cadillac dealer is ready to advise if
you think something should be added.
‘C When to Change Engine Oil
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Your Cadillac has an “Oil Life Indicator.” This feature will let you know
when to change your oil
-- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and
7,500 miles (12 500
km) since your last oil change. Under severe
conditions, the indicator may come on before
3,000 miles (5 000 km).
Never drive your vehicle more than 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months
without an oil change.
The system won’t detect dust in the oil.
So, if you drive in a dusty area, be
sure to change your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the
“CHANGE ENGINE OK’ message is displayed. Remember to reset the
Oil Life Indicator when the oil has been changed. For more information,
see “Oil Life Indicator” in the Index.
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator
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After the oil has been changed, display the “OIL LIFE LEFT” message
by pressing the INFORMATION button. Then press and hold the
RESET button until the display shows
“loo”.. This resets thle.,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 button several times until the
“OIL LE% LEFT”
message appears. For more information on the Oil Life Index feature, see
“Oil Life Index” in the Index.
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater)
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in
very cold weather, O°F (-18O C) or colder. If your vehicle has this option,
see “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.
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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 or a
local recycling center for help.
AIR CLEANER
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air
filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
See “Air Cleaner Filter Replacement” in the Index.
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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.
AUTOlMATIC TMSAZE FLUID
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the
engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
when to change your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the
Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have
this done at a Cadillac dealership Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you
could get a false reading on the dipstick.
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it is low.
If you have a problem with. engine overheating,. see “Engine
Overheating’% the Index.
r The proper coolant for your Cadillac will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). - I .0 Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128O C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
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Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 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
Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant .flush and refill. Use GM
.Engine Coolant Supplement. (‘sealer) with any. complete coofant change.
If you use this mixture, you don? need to add anything else.
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When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as
Delco Supreme
1 l@ (GM Part No.1052535). Use new brake fluid from a
sealed container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap
before removing it.
NOTICE:
Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. For
example, just
a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as
engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system
parts
so badly that they’ll have to be replaced.
Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful not to spill brake
fluid on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off immediately. See
“Appearance Care” in the Index.
Brake Wear
Your Cadillac has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and
go or be heard all the time your vehicle is
moving (except when
you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
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.harness. Reinstall th?e&eadiight housing socket ihto *he headlamp
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EXPORT - Install new headlight bulb and socket into headlamp
assembly.
NOTICE:
Domot touch.glass.portion of the ngw.halogen bulb! The oil
from your fingers will shorten. the life of your new halogen bulb. .. . ,
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Taillight bulb .replacement---is the same for either Eldorado.or .Eldorado
Touring Coupe.
1. Open the trunk to.gain access , to the taillight housing.
2. Remove the convenience net and pull back the trim.
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r; Wipe off what’s left with a slightly..damp paper towel .or cloth.
0 Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp.
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Be carehl with a hair dryer or heat. lamp. You could scorch the
fab.ric.
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Using Solvent=ljpe Cleaner on .Fabric
stains will dean off better with just water .and mild soap.
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rn Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull
knife.or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth).Cleaning should start at the outside
of the
stain, “featherbg” toward the center. Keep changing to .a clean
section of the cloth.
r 0 When you clean a stain .from fabric, immediately dry the area with an
air hose, hair dryer,
or heat lamp to h.elp prevent a cleaning ring.
(See the previous NOTICE.)
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Greasy or Oily Stains
Such as grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe:polish, coffee with cream,
chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable
oils, wax crayon, tar and
asphalt.
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
‘* 0 Follow ‘the solvent-type inst;mctions described earlier.

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Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful,
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because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread. . ,
Non-Greasy Stains
Such as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks,
wine, vomit, urine and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool
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water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier. -
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a
waterbaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow -
to dry.
If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
Ckaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth. -
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it L
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them
more
than once.
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a solvent-type vinyl cleaner.
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Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap.
For stubborn stains, use a mild solution of 10% isopropyl alcohol
(rubbing alcohol) and
90% water.
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0 Never use- oils, varnishes,. solvent-based or abrasive cle.aners, furniture,
0 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to
polish-or
shoe polish on leather.
work into finish, it can harm the leather.
Ckaning Speaker Covers
Vacuum ar0und.a speaker cover gently, so that the-speaker won’t be
damaged. If something gets on one of them, follow .the steps earlier under
“Using.Solvent-Type. Cleaner on.Fabric.” Use. aslittle solvent as you can.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and. water. to .clean the top surfaces of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying
reflections in-the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the
windshield under certain conditions.
Care of Wood Panels
Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water (use mild di\
sh washing
soap). Dry the wood.immediately with a clean cloth.
Keep belts clean and
dry.
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Don’t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon
carbide cleaning brushes. These brushes can take
off the
protective coating.
WEATHERSTNPS
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak. Apply
a very light coating of silicone grease with
a clean cloth at least
every six months. During very cold, damp weather
more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids
& Lubricants’’ in the Index.)
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NOTICE:
Excessive amounts of grease may transfer onto clothing. Use a
very light coating and wipe thoroughly after application.
SHEETMETAL DMGE
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the
body repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material
to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other
foreign matter can damage your vehicle’s finish
if they remain on painted
surfaces. Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to
remove foreign matter.
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