oil level CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1993 2.G Owners Manual

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When you turn the key
to “Run”or “Start”,
this light will come on
briefly, to show that
your alternator and
battery charging
systems are working.
If a light stays on, you need service, and you should take your Cadillac to
accessories, and set your Electronic Climate Control system to
“OFE’‘
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Low Oil Level Light
This light should come
on while you are
starting:
vour engine.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If it doesn’t come on, have it repaired. If the light comes on and stays on,
your engine oil level is too low. Check your oil level and add enough oil
to bring the engine oil level up to the proper level. See “Engine Oil” in
the Index.
Change Oil Light
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This light will come on
for .a few seconds as
you first start your
engine. The light
will
also come on following
engine start up for
20
seconds when the
engine oil needs
changing.
See “Oil Life Indicator” in the Index.
Door Ajar Light (Option)
This light will come on
if
a door is not
completely closed.
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warning that you are about to slow down and exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
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U t I! 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. For example,
40 mph (65 h/h) might seem like only 20 mph c_?
(30 km/h). Obviously, this could lead to serious trouble on a ramp
designed for
20 mph (30 kmih)!
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DRIVTNG A LONG DISTANCE
Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there are still
many made on regular highways.
Long-distance driving on freeways and regular highways is the same in
some ways. The trip has
to be planned and the vehicle prepared, you
drive at higher-than-city speeds, and there are longer turns behind the
wheel. You’ll enjoy your trip more if you and your vehicle are in good
shape. Here are some tips for a successful long trip.
BEFORE LEAWNG ONA LONG TRlP
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.
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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
starting out. Of course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
Cadillac dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready and
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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?
0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?

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If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above
“FULL COLD,” add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled)
Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolant
mix.)
- and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine
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A CAUTION:
I 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 mix
will. Your vehicle’s coolant
water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you
wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire
water and
a pmqer antifreeze.
I warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain
I and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean
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An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even
when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from any underhood electric fan.
A CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire.
These include liquids like oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield
washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber.
You or others
could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will
burn onto
a hot engine.
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Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then
just pull the hood down and close it firmly.
ENGINE OIL
If the “Low Oil Level” light on the instrument panel comes on, it means
you need to check your engine oil level right away. You should check your
engine oil
level regularly; the light is an added reminder.
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
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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
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actual level.
Pull out the dipstick
slightly. Pinch the end
of the dipstick tube as
you remove the
dipstick to wipe the oil
from it. Then push it
all the way back in.
Now remove it without
a pinching the tube,
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When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to -
add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what I
kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and
Specifications”
in the Index.
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.
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What Kind of Oil to Use:
Look for three things:
SG
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“SG” must be on the oil container, either by itself or combined with
other quality designations, such as “SG/CC,”
“SG/CD,” “SF,SG,CC,”
etc. These letters show American Petroleum Institute (MI) levels of
quality.
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When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the
engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
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when to change your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services’’ in the
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How to Check
BeC’%’uSe this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have
this done at a Cadillac dealership Service Department.
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”I 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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NOTICE:
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Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission.
much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall
on hot engine parts, starting
a fire. Be sure to get an accurate
reading if you check
your transmission fluid. I
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Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if
you have been driving:
0 When outside temperatures are above 90” F (32” C).
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0 At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
0 While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating
temperature, which is
180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93OC).
To check transmission fluid hot: Get the vehicle warmed up by driving
about
15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F
(10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (lO°C), drive the vehicle in “D” (3rd
Gear) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady
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When to Check and Change Lubricant:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the
lubricant and when to change it. See “Periodic Maintenance Inspections”
in the Index.
How to Check Lubricant:
If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add
some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of
What to Use:
~ the filler plug hole.
Standard Differential
Use Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 gear
lubricant.
Limited-Slip Differential
To add lubricant when the level is low, use Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 gear lubricant. To completely refill after
draining, add
4 ounces (1 18 ml) of Limited-Slip Differential Lubricant
Additive (GM Part
No. 1052358). Then fill to the bottom of the filler plug
hole with Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5
~ gear lubricant.
ENGINE COOLANT
The proper coolant for your Cadillac will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37’ C) .
_- Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128°C) .
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
__ 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
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
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