fuel filter CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2003 2.G Owners Manual

Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle..............................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-4
Gasoline Octane............................................5-4
Gasoline Speci®cations....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-6
Filling Your Tank............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.......................5-9
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-10
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-14
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-19
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-21
Engine Coolant.............................................5-24
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-27
Engine Overheating.......................................5-27
Cooling System............................................5-30
Engine Fan Noise.........................................5-36Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-37
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-38
Brakes........................................................5-39
Battery........................................................5-43
Jump Starting...............................................5-44
All-Wheel Drive..............................................5-50
Rear Axle.......................................................5-51
Front Axle......................................................5-52
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-53
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming...........................5-54
Headlamp Vertical Aiming..............................5-55
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-57
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting............5-57
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-57
Headlamps..................................................5-58
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps.............................5-62
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-63
Taillamps.....................................................5-63
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-64
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-65
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

Capacities and Speci®cations
Please refer toPart D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-17. All capacities are approximate.
Engine Speci®cations
Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap
VORTECŸ 6000 H.O. V8 N 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
Capacities and Speci®cations
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
After re®ll, the level must be rechecked. See
Cooling System on page 5-30.
Cooling System 17.0 quarts 16.0 L
After re®ll, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine oil so that the ¯uid is within the proper operating
range. See
Engine Oil on page 5-14.
Engine Oil with Filter 6.0 quarts 5.7 L
Fuel Tank 31.0 gallons 117.0 L
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.6 lbs. 0.7 kg
Wheels and Tires
Application Description Torque
Wheel Nuts 6 bolts (14 mm) 140 lb ft (190Y)
Tire Pressure See the Certi®cation/Tire label on the rear edge of the driver's door.
5-110

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 GM dealer.
These speci®cations are for information only. If you have any questions, see the service manual.
Part Number
Oil FilterPF44*
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter A1518C*
PCV ValveCV2001-C*
Spark Plugs 41-974* / PZTR5A15²
Fuel FilterGF626*
Wiper Blades (Front) 15153642**
Wiper Blade Length (Front) 22.0 inches (56.0 cm)
*ACDelco
žPart No.
**GM Part No.
²NGK part number
5-111

22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
qCheck rear/front axle ¯uid level and add ¯uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
qInspect engine air cleaner ®lter change indicator.
If necessary, replace the ®lter. If vehicle is driven
in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ®lter change
indicator at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19for more information.An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ².)
qCheck rear/front axle ¯uid level and add ¯uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
qReplace fuel ®lter.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote ².)
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
qCheck rear/front axle ¯uid level and add ¯uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
qInspect engine air cleaner ®lter change indicator.
If necessary, replace the ®lter. If vehicle is driven
in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ®lter change
indicator at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19for more information.An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ².)
qCheck rear/front axle ¯uid level and add ¯uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
qChange automatic transmission ¯uid and ®lter if the
vehicle's GVWR is over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is
mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
þ In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90ÉF (32ÉC) or
higher.
þ In hilly or mountainous terrain.
þ When doing frequent trailer towing.
þ Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the ¯uid and ®lter at 100,000 miles
(166 000 km).
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
qCheck rear/front axle ¯uid level and add ¯uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
qInspect engine air cleaner ®lter change indicator.
If necessary, replace the ®lter. If vehicle is driven
in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ®lter change
indicator at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19for more information.An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ².)
qCheck rear/front axle ¯uid level and add ¯uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
qReplace fuel ®lter.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote ².)
qInspect Evaporative Control System. Check all fuel
and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up,
routing and condition. Check that the purge valve
works properly, if equipped. Replace as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ².)
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67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
qCheck rear/front axle ¯uid level and add ¯uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
qInspect engine air cleaner ®lter change indicator.
If necessary, replace the ®lter. If vehicle is driven
in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ®lter change
indicator at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19for more information.An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ².)
qCheck rear/front axle ¯uid level and add ¯uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
qCheck rear/front axle ¯uid level and add ¯uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
qInspect engine air cleaner ®lter change indicator.
If necessary, replace the ®lter. If vehicle is driven
in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ®lter change
indicator at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19for more information.An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ².)
qCheck rear/front axle ¯uid level and add ¯uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
qReplace fuel ®lter.
An Emission Control Service.
(See Footnote ².)
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-22
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-38
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-101
Add-On Equipment..........................................4-50
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-30
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............3-71
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-32
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-50
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-65
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-57
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-60
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-64
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-57
What Will You See After an
Air Bag In¯ates?......................................1-58
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-55
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-53
Air Bag .........................................................3-35
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-35
Readiness Light..........................................3-34
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Air Conditioning..............................................3-28
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.........................2-35All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-50
AM ...............................................................3-99
Analog Clock..................................................3-23
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-101
Antenna, XMŸ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-101
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-39
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-7
Appearance Care............................................5-93
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-95
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-98
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-93
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-96
Finish Damage............................................5-98
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-98
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-98
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-99
Weatherstrips..............................................5-95
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-23
Ashtrays........................................................3-23
Audio Output..................................................3-90
Audio System(s).............................................3-66
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-98
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-99
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-101
Care of Your CD Changer...........................3-101
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-101
CD Changer...............................................3-95
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