oil filter CADILLAC ELDORADO 2002 10.G Owners Manual

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel
6
-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
6
-6 Filling Your Tank
6
-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
6
-9 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
-12 Engine Oil
6
-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6
-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
6
-24 Engine Coolant
6
-29 Windshield Washer Fluid
6
-30 Brakes
6
-33 Battery
6
-34 Bulb Replacement
6
-40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
6
-41 Tires
6
-50 Appearance Care
6
-50 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle6
-52 Care of Safety Belts
6
-52 Cleaning Glass Surfaces
6
-53 Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and
Wiper Blades
6
-53 Weatherstrips
6
-53 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
-55 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels (If Equipped)
6
-55 Cleaning Tires
6
-55 Sheet Metal Damage
6
-56 Underbody Maintenance
6
-56 Chemical Paint Spotting
6
-57 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
-58 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-59 Electrical System
6
-68 Replacement Bulbs
6
-68 Capacities and Specifications
6
-69 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

6-11 Engine Compartment Overview
When you open the hood, you'll see the following:
A. Battery
B. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
C. Power Steering Fluid
D. Engine Oil Fill LocationE. Engine Oil Dipstick
F. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir
G. Transaxle Dipstick/Fluid
Fill LocationH. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
I. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir

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As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is best for
your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W
-30 if it's
going to be 0F (
-18C) or above. These numbers on
an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not
use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W
-50.
NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline
Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the
recommended oil can result in engine damage
not covered by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
If you are in an area where the temperature falls below
-20F (-29C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE 0W
-30 oil. Both will provide
easier cold starting and better protection for your engine
at extremely low temperatures.
Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything to your oil. The recommended oils
with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good
performance and engine protection.
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know
when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based
on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not
on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage
at which an oil change will be indicated can vary
considerably. For the oil life system to work properly,
you must reset the system every time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has
been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message in
the Driver Information Center (DIC) will come on.
Change your oil as soon as possible within the next
two times you stop for fuel. It is possible that, if you
are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system
may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for
over a year. However, your engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and at this time the system
must be reset. It is also important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.

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If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change
your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil
change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed.
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message
The GM Oil Life System
calculates when to change
your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime
your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate
when the next oil change is required. If a situation
occurs where you change your oil prior to a CHANGE
ENGINE OIL message in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) being turned on, reset the system.
Use the following steps to reset the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL message:
1. After the oil has been changed, display the OIL
LIFE LEFT message by pressing the SKIP INFO
button repeatedly.
2. Then press and hold the NO INFO RESET button
until the display shows 100% ENGINE OIL LIFE.
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 SKIP INFO button
several times until the OIL LIFE LEFT message appears.
For more information on the Oil Life feature,
see ªOil Life Indicatorº in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil
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 threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the
filter before disposal. Never 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.

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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change
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
regularly reaches 90F (32C) or higher.

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 change
until the message CHANGE TRANS FLUID appears
on the Driver Information Center.
See ªScheduled Maintenance Servicesº in the Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult,
you may choose to have this done at the 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.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle. Too much can mean that some of
the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine
parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
Too little fluid could cause the transaxle to
overheat. Be sure to get an accurate reading
if you check your transaxle fluid.

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Replacement Bulbs
For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer.
Application Number
Headlamps Composite
Inner High Beam 9005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outer Low Beam 9006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Turn Signal 3157 NA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High
-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 1156. . . .
Rear Turn Signal and Taillamp 2057. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions. Please refer to
ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet for more information.
Engine Specifications
Displacement 279 cubic inches (4 565 cc). . . . . . . . .
Type 4.6 L DOHC V8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN Engine Code
Eldorado Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ETC 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Torque
Eldorado 300 (lb
-ft) @ 4000 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
407 (N´m) @ 4000 rpm
ETC 295 (lb
-ft) @ 4400 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
400 (N´m) @ 4400 rpm
Firing Order 1
-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Nut Torque
100 lb-ft (140 N´m)
Capacities
Transaxle (4T80-E) 15.0 quarts (14.2 L). . . . . . . . . .
Crankcase (Engine Oil with
Filter Change) 7.5 quarts (7.1 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling System 12.5 quarts (11.8 L). . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank 19.0 U.S. gallons (71.9 L). . . . . . . . . . . . .
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure
to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

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Air Conditioning
Refrigerant Capacity
If you do your own service work, you'll need the proper
service manual. See ªDoing Your Own Service Workº in
the Index for additional information. It is recommended
that service work on your air conditioning system be
performed by a qualified technician.
Air Conditioning
Refrigerant R
-134a 2.0 lbs. (1.0 kg). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use Refrigerant Oil, R134a Systems
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Filter Element A1096C*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Filter PF
-58* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs PT16EPR
-C13* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(GM part 12561466)
Gap: 0.050 inches (1.3 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blade
(Pin Type) 22 inches (56.5 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AC Delco

part number.

Scheduled Maintenance
7-6Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the
GM Oil Life System
(or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). Reset the system.
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know
when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based
on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not
on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage
at which an oil change will be indicated can vary
considerably. For the oil life system to work properly,
you must reset the system every time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has
been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message in
the Driver Information Center (DIC) will come on.Change your oil as soon as possible within the next
two times you stop for fuel. It is possible that, if you
are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system
may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for
over a year. However, your engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and at this time the system
must be reset. It is also important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change
your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil
change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed. See ªOil Life Systemº in the Index
for information on resetting the system.
An Emission Control Service.