check oil CADILLAC SEVILLE 1993 4.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is used on most oil containers to
help you select the correct oil.
You should look for this on the oil container, and use
only those oils that
display the logo.
GM Goodwrench@ oil
(in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the
requirements for your vehicle.
Engine Oil Additives: Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Cadillac
dealer
is ready to advise if you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil: Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
life index (EOLI) feature as part of the Driver Information Center
display (DIC). Oil change intervals are determined
by the EOLI and will
usually fall at, or between, the two recommended alternative intervals of
3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) and 7,500 miles (12,500 kilometers), but
could
be shorter than 3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) under some very
severe driving conditions shown in Schedule I. The system will also
indicate the need for an
oil change if 7,500 miles (12,500 kilometers) or
one year has passed.
Engine oil life remaining
is displayed through engine data as the ‘OIL
LIFE INDEX’ and as a
‘CHANGE ENGINE OIL message. The ‘OIL
LIFE INDEX’ display includes a number between
0 and 100. This is the
percentage
of oil life REMAINING based on driving conditions and
mileage driven since the last time
of the oil life indicator was reset. When
the remaining oil life is less than
lo%, a ‘CHANGE OIL SOON’ message
will appear. This is a reminder to schedule an engine oil change. When
the oil life index reaches
0, the ‘CHANGE ENGINE OIL: message will
appear. This indicates that no oil life remains and the oil should be
changed as soon as possible, but certainly within the next 200 miles (320
km).
The EOLI will not detect excessively dusty conditions or engine
malfunctions which may effect the oil.
If you drive in dusty areas, change
the engine
oil after every 3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) or 3 months
(whichever comes first), unless instructed
to do so sooner by the DIC.
On Northstar 4.6 Liter engine equipped vehicles a ‘CHECK OIL LEVEE
message will appear whenever the oil level’s approximately one quart low.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How To Reset the Oil Life Indicator: After the oil has been changed,
display the ‘OIL LIFE INDEX’ message by pressing the
‘INFORMATION’ button. Then press and hold the
‘STORE/RECALL
button until the display shows ‘100’. This will reset the oil life index. The
message will remain
OFF until the next oil change is needed. The
percentage
of oil life remaining may be check at any item by pressing the
INFORMATION button several times until the ‘OIL LIFE INDEX
message appears.
Engine Block Heater: An engine block heater can be a big help if you
have to park outside in very cold weather, -20” F (-29 “C) or colder. If
your vehicle
has this option, see “Engine Block Heater” in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil:
A CAUTION
Used engine oil contains things that have caused skin cancer in
laboratory animals. 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 properlv throw away clothing or rags
containing used engine
oil.
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 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION
Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or
others
to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it
stops flame if the engine backfires.
If it isn’t there, and the
engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive
with it off,
and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off.
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NOTICE:
If the air cleaner is off, a backflre can cause a damaging tngine
fire, And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will drmagc
it, Always have the air cleaner io place when you’rt ddvlng.
AUTOMTIC TRANSAXLE 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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A 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
mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant
warning system
is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain
water or the
wrong mix, 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 mix of clean
water and a proper antifreeze.
Adding Coolant
I 4.6 Liter (Northstar)
TO Check Coolant
When.
your engine is
cold, the coolant level
should be at “FULL
COLD”, or a little
higher.
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Carbon Monoxide In Exhaust ........................ 211
Cassette Tape Player. Care Of Your ................... 163
Cassette Tape Systems .............................. 158
CB Radio. Adding A ............................. 155. 326
Cellular Telephone. Adding A ..................... 155. 326
Center Console ..................................... 73
Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 68
Chains. Tire ....................................... 314
Change The Oil. When To ........................... 275
Changing A Flat Tire ............................... 250
Charge. Battery. No Warning Light .................... 131
Chassis Lubrication ................. See Maint . Book. p.18
Checking The Brake Fluid
................................. 292
The Engine Oil Level ............................ 270
The Power Steering Fluid ......................... 287
The Transaxle Fluid .............................. 278
Things Under The Hood .......................... 267
Your Restraint Systems ............................ 61
Your Safety Belt Systems ........................... 61
Checks. Service Station ............... See Maint . Book. p.8
Chemical Paint Spotting
............................. 323
Child Restraint. Securing ............................. 47
Child Restraints ..................................... 46
Children And Safety Belts ............................ 43
Cigarette Lighter ................................... 122
Circuit Breakers ................................... 327
City Driving ....................................... 198
Cleaner. Air ....................................... 277
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels
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Fabric .......................................... 317
Glass .......................................... 320
Virql or 1.c.11hcr ................................. 319
I hi lndc ()I jtur ('ddI.~c ....................... 316
I tih 1'1 .u . r . 1rr1c IULL ...................... 164
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Nc.~lllcr rtp ................................... 322
('loch . Scltlng 1 hc .................................. 162
('limatc ('onlrc.1 . Electronic .......................... 147
~Ioscd-11~ H.ICCS. Don't Idle In ........................ 96
CO In Your Exhaust .............................. 95. 211
Cautions. Safety ...................................... 1
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Light. Battery Charge ............................... 131
Light. Safety Belt Reminder ......................... 11. 17
Light. Engine Emp .................................
Light. lbrn Signal Indicator ..........................
Light. Service Engine Soon ..........................
Light. Engine Oil ...................................
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Its. Fog (STS) ..................................
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Its. Traffic ......................................
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Lock. Rear Door Security 67
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Log. Operating Record .............. See Maint . Book. p.44
Long Distance Driving
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Loss Of Control .................................... 189
Low Battery. What To Do About A .................... 223
Low Oil Pressure. Warning Light For .................. 132
Lubricants. Recommended ........... See Maint . Book. p.38
Lumbar Control Switch ............................... 9
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Maintenance ...................... See Maintenance Book
A Word About ................... See Maint . Book. p.2
Coupons ........................ See Maint . Book. All
Oil Change ...................... See Maint . Book, p.2
Owner Checks .............. See Maint . Book. p.26,28,30
Explanation of Services .... See Maint . Book. p.18,20,22,24
Operating Record Log .......... See Maint . Book. p.44-80
Recommended Fluids
....... See Maint . Book. p.38,40,42
Schedules ............... See Maint . Book. p.10,12,14,16
Service Ctr . Inspec . & Sew ... See Maint . Book. p.32,34,36
Service Station Owner Checks ...... See Maint . Book. p.8
Maintenance Record ................ See Maint . Book. p.44
Markings. Pavement ................................ 173
Master Cylinder. Brake .............................. 290
Methanol In Gasoline ............................... 263
MileageIndicator .................................. 125
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Mirrors. Inside Daymight Rearview ................... 115
Mirrors. Outside ................................... 118
Mist. Driving In .................................... 196
Mobile Telephone. Adding A ...................... 155. 326
Mountain Driving .................................. 203
MTBE In Gasoline ................................. 263
Mud. If You’re Stuck In ............................. 260
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“N” (Neutral) Gear Position .......................... 86
New Vehicle “Break-In” .............................. 79
Night. Driving At ................................... 190
Night Vision ....................................... 191
Notices About Damage ................................ 2
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Occupant Restraint .................................. 10
Octane Required For Your Car ....................... 262
Odometer ......................................... 127
Odometer And Speedometer ......................... 125
Odometer. Trip .................................... 126
Off (Ignition Key Position) ............................ 80
Off Road Recovery ................................. 186
Oil. Engine ........................................ 269
Oil. When To Change Your Engine .................... 275
Oil Life Indicator ................................... 143
OilQuality ........................................ 273
Oil Thickness (Viscosity) ............................ 274
Operating Record .................. See Maint . Book. p . 44
Operation in Foreign Countries ....................... 264
Outside Air ....................................... 146
Outside Mirrors .................................... 118
Overdrive. Automatic ................................ 86
Overheated Engine. Warning Light For ................ 130
Owner Checks & Services ............ See Maint . Book. p.26
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“P” (Park) Position .................................. 84
Paint Spotting. Chemical ............................ 323
Park Position ....................................... 84
Park. Shifting Into ................................... 90
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