1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO Pressure

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You can remove
the coolant surge
tank pressure cap
when the cooling
system, including
the coolant surge
tank pressure cap and upper radiator
hose, is
no longer
hot. Turn the
pressure cap slowly
to the
left until it
first stops.
(Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.)
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the pressure cap,
but now push down
as you turn it.
Remove the
pressure cap.
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3. Fill the coolant
surge tank with the
proper mix, up
to
the base of the
filler neck.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit.
Store
the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or
replaced.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. you try to put I
wheel cover on your compact spare, yo11 Pwld damage the cover
1,- the spare.
A CAUTION:
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Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger
compartment
of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop
or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store
all
the in the p per place. ~
The flat tire should be placed in the spare tire well.
COMPACT SPARE TIRE
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was
new,
it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It
should be 60 psi (420 kPa). The compact spare is made to go up to 3,000
miles (5000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire
repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best
to replace your
spare
with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer
and be
in good shape in case you need it again.
Your anti-lock brake system warning li.ght
may come on when you are
driving
with a compact spare. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light” in the Index.
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are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids
to blow out and
burn
you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost
never have to add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the
radiator pressure cap
-- even a little -- when the engine and-
Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it.
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You can be burned if you.spil1 coolant on hot engine parts.
Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it
will burn if thi engine
To Add Coolant 4.6L (Northstar): If you need more coolant, add the
proper
mix at the coolant surge tank.
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’ - Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and. +&
radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow
out
and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap
I. -- en a little -- when the engine and radiator are hot.
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
‘Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine
.parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
To Check or Add Coolant: When the engine is cold, the coolant level
should be at “FULL COLD,’’ or a little higher. Remove the pressure cap
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coolant level should be at or above the seam inside the tank.
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix.
RADIXTOR OR SURGE TANK PRESSURE
CAP
1 NOTICE:
Your radiator or surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent
coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be
sure the arrows
on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the
When you replace your radiator or surge tank pressure cap, an AC@ cap
is recommended.
THERMOSTAT
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine
coolant system.
The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the
radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature.
When
you replace your thermostat, an AC@ thermostat is recommended.
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replaced
the air
cleaner filter, reverse the steps to reassemble and install back into
your vehicle.
LOADING YOUR VEHICLE
OCCUPANTS VEHICLE
CAP. WT.
TIRE-LOADING
INFORMATION
FRT. CTR.
RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING
& GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE
SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG
PS VKPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT. ADD 4PSV28KPa SEE
OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
GEN GME \INFORMATION
Two labels on your vehiclc show how much weight it may properly carry.
The Tire-Loading Information label found on the driver's door tells you
the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for
the tires on your vehicle.
It also gives you important information about
the number of people that can be in your vehicle and thc total weight that
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The Tire-Loading Information label which is located on the driver’s door
shows
the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or
driven
no more than a mile.
If you’ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph (160 km/h) where it is
legal, raise the “cold” inflation pressure of each tire to 35 psi (240 kPa).
When you end this very high speed driving, reduce the “cold” inflation
pressures to those listed
on the Tire-Loading Information label. Never
inflate
the tires higher than the maximum “cold” inflation pressures
stated on the sidewall
of the tires.
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The Eldorado tire pressures
are:
0 Front - 28 psi (200 kPa)
Rear - 26 psi ( 179 kPa)
Recommended tire sizes are:
0 XGT4 Touring Design Blackwall or Whitewall (P225/60R16)
The ETC or (4.6L Sport Coupe) tire pressures are:
Front - 29 psi (200 kPa)
Rear - 29 psi (200 kPa)
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