1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO maintenance schedule

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This message will appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid.
See your maintenance booklet for the proper fluid and change i\
ntervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID
This message is displayed to inform the driver that the brake reservoir
fluid level
is low. Check the brake reservoir level and add as needed.
Have the brake system serviced by
a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible.
If the brake warning light is on, follow the directions in that
section.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL (Northstar Only)
This message will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the cooling system serviced by a Cadillac technician as soon as
possible.
CHECK FUEL GAGE
This message will appear when your fuel supply is less than 4 gallons and
your display is turned
off.
CHECK OIL LEVEL (Northstar Only)
This message will appear when your engine oil is approximately a quart
low. If this message is displayed, check the oil and add as needed.
CHANGE OIL SOON
This message will appear when your engine oil is less than 10 percent or
the mileage since the last oil change is more than 6750 miles.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
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This means that the life of your engine oil has expired and it should be
changed immediately. See engine
oil and filter recommendations in the
Maintenance Schedule. After an
oil change, the Oil Life Index must be
reset. See “Oil Life Indicator”
in the index on how to reset it.

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serviced at your Cadillac dealer at your earliest convenience.
Oil Life Indicator
Your Cadillac has a Driver Information Cente.r with an Oil Change
Indicator feature. This tclls you when
you need to change your engine oil.
It’s based upon the engine oil temperatures and your driving patterns.
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I To see the display,
press
the Information
button several times
until “ OTL LIFE
INDEX” appears.
You’ll see how much oil life you have left,
as a percentage. So, if you see
“95 OIL LIFE INDEX,” for example, that means that the way you’re
driving your car,
95% of your current oil life is still left.
The
“OIL LIFE INDEX” may say to change the oil sooner than your
maintenance schedule. This can happen
if driving conditions, such as
short trips
in cold weather, cause shorter oil life. Always keep a written
record
of the mileage and date when you last changed your oil. For more
information on when to change your
oil, see the “Maintenance
Schedule.”
If you see
“CHANGE OIL SOON,” it means that you have less than 10%.
of your oil life left, and you should consider changing your engine oil.
If you see
“CHANGE ENGINE OIL,” it means the oil life is gone and
you should change the oil right away (certainly within
200 more miles
[320 km]).
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Your vehicle will need scrvice more often when you‘re pulling a trailer.
See the Maintenance Schedule for more
on this. Things that are
especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid
(don’t overfill), engine
oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake
adjustment. Each
of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will
help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
these sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that
all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
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To gain access to the air cleaner element, loosen the four screws and lift
the top half of the air cleaner assembly.
Refer
to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air
filter.
See "Scheduled Maintenance Services"
in the Index.
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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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2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out
again.
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3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid
4. If the fluid level is where it should be, push the dipstick back in all the
level
must be in the cross-hatched area.
way.
How to Add Fluid:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle
fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the
level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. It doesn’t take much
fluid, generally less than a pint. Don’t overfill. We recommend you use
only fluid labeled DEXRON@-IIE, because fluids with that label are
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hot, the level
should
be at the
“HOT” mark.
When the engine
compartment
is
cool, the level
should be
at the
“FULL COLD”
mark.
What to Add
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to
use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
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Operating Record Log .......... See Maint . Book. p.44-80
Recommended Fluids ....... See Maint . Book. p.38,40,42
Service Ctr . Inspec . & Sew ... See Maint . Book. p.32,34,36
Schedules ............... See Maint . Book. p.10,12,14,16
Service Station Owner Checks ...... See Maint . Book. p.8
Maintenance Record ................ See Maint . Book. p.44
Markings. Pavement ................................ 171
Master Cylinder. Brake .............................. 289
Methanol In Gasoline ............................... 260
Mileage Indicator .................................. 122
Mirrors. Inside Daymight Rearview ................... 111
Mirrors. Outside ................................... 114
Mist. Driving In .................................... 194
Mobile Telephone. Adding A ...................... 152. 326
Mountain Driving .................................. 201
MTBE In Gasoline ................................. 260
Mud. If You’re Stuck In ............................. 256
Mirrors. Front Seat Vanity ........................... 113
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“N” (Neutral) Gear Position .......................... 82
New Vehicle “Break-In” .............................. 75
Night. Driving At ................................... 188
Night Vision ....................................... 189
Notices About Damage ................................ 2
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Occupant Restraint .................................. 12
Octane Required For Your Car ....................... 259
Odometer ......................................... 123
Odometer And Speedometer ......................... 122
Odometer. Trip .................................... 123
Off (Ignition Key Position) ............................ 76
Off Road Recovery ................................. 185
Oil. Engine ........................................ 266
Oil. When To Change Your Engine .................... 273
Oil Life Indicator ................................... 140
Oil Quality ........................................ 271
Oil Thickness (Viscosity) ............................ 272
Operating Record .................. See Maint . Book. p . 44
Operation in Foreign Countries ....................... 261
OutsideAir ....................................... 143
Outside Mirrors .................................... 114
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