engine oil CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owner's Manual

6-24 What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and
one
-half DEX-COOL
coolant which won't damage
aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you
don't need to add anything else.
CAUTION:
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 mixture will. Your vehicle's coolant
warning system is set for the proper coolant
mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture,
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 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX
-COOL
coolant.
NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mixture, your
engine could overheat and be badly damaged.
The repair cost wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Too much water in the mixture can
freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core
and other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
NOTICE:
If you use the proper coolant, you don't have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can be harmful.

6-30
What to Add
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT
-3 brake
fluid. Refer to ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. Use new brake
fluid from a sealed container only.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This will help keep
dirt from entering the reservoir.
CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work at all. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
NOTICE:

Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. 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. Don't let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid.

If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle's
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off
immediately. See ªAppearance Careº in
the Index.
Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum 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).

6-60
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center
The underhood fuse/relay center is located in the rear of
the engine compartment near the brake fluid reservoir.
Move the retainer clips for the cover to access the
fuse block.
You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse
extractor is mounted to the interior fuse block. To
remove fuses if you don't have a fuse extractor, hold the
end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger
and pull straight out.
Name Circuits Protected
ECM
-B Fuel Pump, PCM/VCM
RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger
IGN
-E Auxiliary Fan Relay Coil, A/C
Compressor Relay, Hot Fuel
Module
FUEL SOL Not Used

6-63
Capacities and Specifications
Please refer to ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in the Maintenance Schedule booklet for more information.
Engine Identification
EngineªVORTECº 5700
Type V8
RPO Code L31
VIN Code R
Fuel System SFI*
*Sequential Fuel Injection
Wheels and Tires
MODEL DESCRIPTION TORQUE
K 1500 6 bolts (14 mm)
140 lb
-ft (190 N´m)
Tire Pressure See the Certification/Tire label on
the rear edge of the driver's door.
Cooling System Capacity (Approximate)
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See ªCooling Systemº in the Index.
ENGINE VIN QTY
ªVORTECº 5700 V8 R 17.5 Quarts (16.5 L)
Crankcase Capacity (Approximate)
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
ENGINE VIN
QUANTITY WITH FILTER

ªVORTECº 5700 V8 R 5.0 Quarts (4.8 L)

Oil filter should be changed at every oil change.

6-64 Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate)
Quantity 30.0 Gallons (113.0 L)
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are
based on the latest information available at the time of
printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this
manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle
when it was built, or if you have any questions, please
contact your Cadillac dealer.
Engine ªVORTECº 5700 V8
VIN R
Oil Filter AC Type PF52
Engine Air
Cleaner/FilterAC Type A1300C

Spark Plugs
AC Type 41
-932Engine ªVORTECº 5700 V8
Spark Plug Gap 0.060 in. (1.52 mm)
Fuel Filter AC Type GF626
Wiper Blades (Front) GM Part No. 22154886
Wiper Blade Type
(Front)Trico
Wiper Blade Length
(Front)18.0 inches (45.0 cm)
Wiper Blade (Rear) GM Part No. 22154396
Wiper Blade Type
(Rear)Trico
Wiper Blade Length
(Rear)14.0 inches (35.5 cm)

A1301C high
-capacity air cleaner filter.