1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO oil level

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Just
fill it enough to put the level somewhere in thc proper operating
range.
Push the dipstick all thc way back in when you're through.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What Kind of Oil to Use:
Look for three things:
SG
“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
(API) levels of
quality.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel.
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 OIC 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 OIC 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.
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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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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 carefbl working on the engine with the air cleaner off.
NOTICE:
__ the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine
fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage
LC. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
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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. 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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other than DEXRON@-IIE is not covered by your
new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to
Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all
How To Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator: (4.6 Liter Northstar)
Your vehicle is equipped with
a transaxle fluid change indicator. A
“CHANGE
TRANS FLUID’’ message will display on the Information
Center when the power train computer determines that the transaxle
fluid needs to be changed or at each 100,000 miles (160,000
km) interval,
whichever occurs first. When this message appears, change the transaxle
fluid and reset
the transaxle fluid life indicator as follows:
the
way.
0 Turn the key “ON” with the engine stopped.
Press and hold the “OFF” and “REAR DEFOG” buttons on the
climate control simultaneously until the
“TRANS FLUID RESET”
message appears
in the Information Center (between 5 and 20
seconds).
ENGINE COOLANT
The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when
it
is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
The proper coolant for your Cadillac will:
Give freezing protection down to -34” F (-37” C) .
0 Give boiling protection up to 262OF (128O C) .
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
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
aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to
GM
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SUSPENSION RTD (BAT)
L HDLP LO
R HDLP LO L HDLP HI R HDLP HI
-1
COOL FAN TRANS/ECS
FUSE CENTER IDENTIFICATION I
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK
COIL 20A - 4.9L DISTRIBUTOR - 4.6L IGNITION CONTROL MODULE SIR 20A - DIAGNOSTIC ENERGY RESERVE MODULE
- ARMING SENSOR
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) (DERM) SIR (AIR BAG)
PCM (IGN) 10A - PASSKeyB DECODER MODULE
INJ 10A
INJ 10A
IGN 10A
- FUEL INJECTORS 1,4,6,7
- FUEL INJECTORS 2,3,5,8
- A/C COMPRESSOR - ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR - INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER - DIAGNOSTIC ENERGY RESERVE MODULE
- KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE - CORNERING LIGHTS - CHIME MODULE - TWILIGHT SENTINEVDRL MODULE - BACKUP LIGHTS - BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK (DERM)
SIR (AIR BAG)
FUEL 20A
- FUELPUMP - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
PCM (BAT) 10A
A/C 1OA
HTD
W/S 10A
STOP LP 20A
TURN/HAZ 20A
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
- A/C COMPRESSOR
- HEATED WINDSHIELD
- STOP LIGHTS
- HAZARD LIGHTS - TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS DRL
1OA (CANADA)
DRL 1OA (CANADA)
SUSPENSION 10A
- DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
- DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
- ROAD SENSING SUSPENSION
- SPEED SENSITIVE SUSPENSION (4.9L)
- ROAD SENSING SUSPENSION (NORTHSTAR)
RTD (BAT) 20A
L HDLP LO 1 OA (EXPORT)
R HDLP LO 1OA (EXPORT)
L HDLP HI 10A (EXPORT)
R HDLP HI (EXPORT)
IGN
3 10A
- LEFT HEADLAMP LOW BEAM
- RT HEADLAMP LOW BEAM
- LEFT HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM
- RIGHT HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM
- HEATED WINDSHIELD - HEATER AND A/C PROGRAMMER - ELECT. LEVEL CONTROL (ELC) - DEFOGGER RELAY “D”
- CRUISE CONTROL - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
- COOLING FANS - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (4.6L) - FRONT AND REAR HEATED OXYGEN
COOLING
FAN 10A
SENSOR (4.6L)
TRANS/ECS
1 OA
SOLENOID - EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR)
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL
SOLENOID
- OVERSPEED ALERT MODULE (EXPORT) - POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The Northstar engine is designed to require less maintenance than many
other
DOHC V-8 engines. Engine systems are designed to remind the
driver when service is required. An oil life index indicator monitors
ongoing operating conditions and reminds the driver when
an oil change
is needed. A low coolant warning message keeps track
of the level of this
vital fluid. Direct acting hydraulic tappets provide maintenance free zero
lash operation
of the 32 valves from idle to the 6500 rpm redline. The
camshafts are driven by a
two stage roller chain assembly which is
designed to provide quiet maintenance free operation. Platinum tipped
spark plugs increase the replacement interval to
100,000 miles.
The four valve per cylinder design provides more
efficient engine
breathing which results
in higher power than comparable two valve
engines. The central location
of each spark plug ensures a fast and
complete burning
of the fuel/air mixture. The induction system uses
smooth thermoplastic tubes to channel air into the cylinders. The
smoothness
of the tubes is equivalent to the elaborate port polishing
methods used for race car engines. Careful design using the shape and
length
of the tubes boosts horsepower by using sonic pressure waves
created by the motion
of the inlet valves to increase the amount of air
entering each cylinder.
The Northstar engine
is also designed to be very durable. The aluminum
block has cast-in-place iron cylinder liners for greater wear resistance.
High strength forged steel connecting rods support the free floating \
piston pins
in bronze bushings for superior high speed performance. The
fillits
of the nodular iron crankshaft undergo a high pressure compression
rolling operation to improve their resistance to fatigue.
Quiet operation
is enhanced by the use of special materials and designs.
The front cover of the engine is stamped from laminated steel which
damps
out noise. Special cam cover gasket seals isolate valve train
operation. The
fuel injectors are placed inside the induction system
housing
to eliminate the clicking noise which is common to other fuel
injected engines.
The Northstar engine is designed
to provide years of efficient, reliable,
satisfying operation. We think
it is also just plain fun to drive.
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Camper. %wing A .................................. 211
Capacities. Fluid ................................... 349
Carbon Monoxide In Exhaust ...................... 91. 209
Cassette ’Iiipe Player. Care Of Your ................... 160
Cassette %pe Systems .............................. 156
Cautions. Safety ...................................... 1
CB Radio. Adding A ............................. 152. 326
Cellular Telephone. Adding A ..................... 152. 326
Center Console ..................................... 70
Center Mounted High Stop Lamp Bulb. Replace ........ 298
Central Door Unlocking System ....................... 66
Chains. Tire ....................................... 314
Change The Oil. When To ........................... 273
Changing A Flat Tire ............................... 247
Charge Light. Battery ............................... 127
Chassis Lubrication ................. See Maint . Book. p.18
Checking The Brake Fluid
.............................. 290. 291
The Engine Oil Level ............................ 268
The Power Steering Fluid ......................... 285
The ’Ransaxle Huid .............................. 277
Things Under The Hood .......................... 264
Your Restraint Systems ............................ 60
Your Safety Belt Systems ........................... 60
Checks. Service Station ............... See Maint . Book. p.8
Chemical Paint Spotting
............................. 323
Child Restraint. Securing ............................. 47
Child Restraints ..................................... 44
Children And Safety Belts ............................ 41
Cigarette Lighter ................................... 118
CircuitBreakers ................................... 327
City Driving ....................................... 196
Cleaner. Air ....................................... 275
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................... 321
Fabric .......................................... 316
Glass .......................................... 319
Viiyl or Leather ................................. 318
Safety Belts ..................................... 319
The Inside Of Your Cadillac ....................... 316
The Outside Of Your Cadillac ..................... 320
The Power Antenna .............................. 161
The Top of the Instrument Panel ................... 319
The Underbody Of Your Car ...................... 322
The Windshield and Wiper Blades .................. 320
Weatherstrips ................................... 321
Clock. Setting The .................................. 160