1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO recommended oil

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If there seems to be no leak, check to see if the electric engine fans are
running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be
running. If they
aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
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)
and
a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine
Coolant’’
in the Index for more information about the proper coolant
mix.)
,/!1 CAUTIO
Adding only plain water ur coomg syscem can De
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
fir6
and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of ( m
water I d a Droner antifreeze
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FOR BEST FUEL Er-m7Y AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GLmwL
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SAE low-30
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DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40 GRADE OIL OR ANY OTHER GRADE NOT RECOMMENDED
SAE 1OW-30
As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE low-30 is best for your vehicle.
However, you can use
SAE 5W-30 if it's going to be colder than 60°F
(16"
C) before your next oil change. When it's very cold, below 0°F
(-18OC), you should use SAE 5W-30.
These numbers on an
oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not
use other viscosity oils such as
SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50.
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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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Exhaust. Dangerous Gas In ........................ 91. 209
Expectant Mothers. Use Of Safety Belts By .............. 33
Explanation of Maint . Service ........ See Maint . Book. p.18
Express Down Window (Driver’s Side) .................. 93
Expressway Driving ................................. 197
Extender. Safety Belt ................................ 60
Exterior Appearance ................................ 314
Fabric. Foam-Type Cleaner On ....................... 316
Fabric. Solvent-Type Cleaner On ...................... 317
Features And Controls ............................... 62
Filling Your Fuel Tank .............................. 261
Filter. Oil ......................................... 335
Finish Damage ..................................... 322
First Gear. When To Use ............................. 84
Flash-To-Pass Feature ................................ 97
Flat Tire .......................................... 246
Flat Tire. Changing A ............................... 247
FloorMats ........................................ 119
Fluid
Brake
.......................................... 291
Headlight Washer ................................ 288
Power Steering .................................. 285
Transaxle ....................................... 276
Windshield Washer .............................. 287
Fluid Capacities .................................... 349
Fluids & Lubricants. Recommended ... See Maint . Book. p.38
Fluid Usage Label .................................. 265
FM Stereo Radio Reception ......................... 151
Foam-Type Cleaner On Fabric ........................ 316
Fog Lights (ETC) .................................. 108
Fog. Driving In ..................................... 194
Francais. Guide En ...................... See Introduction
Freeway Driving
................................... 197
French Language Manual ................. See Introduction
Front Seatbacks. Reclining
............................ 798
Fuel .............................................. 259
FuelDataPanel .................................... 131
Fasteners. Replacement ............................. 259
Fetus. Risk To .. From Safety Belt Use .................. 34
Flooded Engine. Starting A ........................... 77
Fog: Getting It Off the Windshield .................... 147
Freeing Car From Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ............. 256
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Label. Fluid Usage ................................. 265
Lane Change Indicator
............................... 96
Lap Belt
........................................... 39
Larger Children and Safety Belts
....................... 56
Leaking.
Of Exhaust Into Your Car .................. 91. 209
Leather. Cleaning
.................................. 318
Light.
Air Bag . System ................................ 28
Lamp Housings
.................................... 294
Lap-Shoulder Belt
................................... 20
Leaving Your Vehicle
................................ 66
Light. Battery Charge
............................... 127
Light. Security
...................................... 73
Light. Safety Belt Reminder
......................... 12. 19
Light. Service Engine Soon
.......................... 126
Light. Engine Oil
................................... 128
Light. Engine Temp
................................. 126
Light. Turn Signal Indicator
........................... 96
Libt. Underhood
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Its. Battery Charge ..............................
Its. Fog (ETC) ..................................
Its. Interior .....................................
Its. Operation of ................................
Its. Reading ....................................
Its. Tkaffic ......................................
lding .. Tires ....................................
.ding Your Vehicle ...............................
Its. Warning. On Instrument Panel .................
109
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127
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170
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Log. 0;erating Record
.............. See Maint . Book. p.44
Long Distance Driving
.............................. 199
Loss
Of Control .................................... 187
Low Battery. What To Do About
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Low Oil Pressure. Warning Light For
.................. 128
Lubricants. Recommended
........... See Maint . Book. p.38
Lumbar Control Switch
............................... 9
Maintenance
...................... See Maintenance Book
A Word About
................... See Maint . Book. p.2
Coupons ........................ See Maint . Book. All
Explanation
of Services .... See Maint . Book. p.18,20,22,24
Oil Change ...................... See Maint . Book. p.2
Owner Checks
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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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