1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO maintenance

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NOTICE:
If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine
fire. And, dirt
can easily get into your engine, which will damage
it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
AUTOlMATIC TMSAZE 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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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.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to
bring it to
the proper level. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less
than
a pint (OSL). Don’t overfill. We recommend you use only fluid
labeled DEXRON@-IIE or DEXRON@-111, because fluids with that
label are made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage
caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-IIE or DEXRON@-I11 is not
covered by your
new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all
Check.”
the way.
How To Reset Transaxle Fluid Change Indicator:
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:
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).
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What to Add
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to
use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
NOTICE:
When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid
change, always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid
can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
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Michelin XW4 Blackwall (P225/60R16)
Optional Michelin XW4 Whitewall (P225/60R16)
The ETC tire pressures are:
Front - 29 psi (200 kPa)
Rear - 29 psi (200 kPa)
ETC recommended tire size is:
Eagle GA (Z-Rated) Blackwall (P225/60ZR16)
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
Tire Inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule.
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Use this rotation
pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and rear inflation
pressure
as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain
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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 connecting rods support the free floating piston pins in
bronze bushings for superior high speed performance. The fillets
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.
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(Available after May, 1994)
PRICE
YEAR EACH FORM NO. DESCRIPTION
1994 H-3112 Fleetwood Service Information Manual $60.00
DeViIle/Concours/Eldorado/SeviIle
1994 H-3116 Service Information Manual 90.00
(Includes Book 1 & 2)
I 1994 I H-3146 I
Quick Reference Specifications Guide.
(All Models) 1 7.00
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Prior CPCH-094 Order Form for Past Model Service Manuals FREE
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I 1994 H-3122
I 1994 I H-3124
I 1994 I H-3125
I 1994 I H-3126
I 1994 I H-3128
I 1994 I 3542671
1 1994 I 3542647
1 I CPCH-094
OWNER'S LITERATURE 1
DESCRIPTION
Fleetwood Owner Information I $15.00
Deville Owner Information I 15.00
Concours Owner Information I 15.00
Seville Owner Information I 15.00
Eldorado Owner Information I 15.00
Maintenance Coupon Booklet I 4.00
Warranty Booklet (All Models) I 2.00
Order Form for Past Model Owner's Literature FREE
NOTE: Owner Literature Portfolios, Vehicle and Owner Information Labels\
and
Gold Keys are available
by contacting your Cadillac dealership.
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Trip Odometer ..................................... 131
Trunk Release. Remote ............. .. .. ............... 77
Signal and Lane Change Indicator 104
Thn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...................... 104
Wght Sentinel ................................... 115
Wsted Safety Belts .................................. 29
live Children Wearing The Same Safety Belt ............. 62
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Underbody Maintenance ............................. 307
UnderhoodLight ................................... 117
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ........................ 294
Unleaded Gasoline ................................. 242
Uphill. Parking ..................................... 206
Upholstery Care ................................... 300
Urban Driving ..................................... 190
Used Oil. How To Dispose Of ........................ 258
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Vanity Mirrors. Front Seat ........................... 122
Vehicle Damage Warnings ............................. 2
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................. 309
Vehicle Storage .................................... 275
Vehicle Symbols ...................................... 3
Vents .............................................. 150
Vinyl. Cleaning .................................... 302
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Warning Lights ...................................... 131
Flashers. Warning Hazard ......................... 209
Light. Anti-Lock Brake System .................... 133
Light. Brake System .............................. 132
Light. Engine Oil Pressure ........................ 136
Lights. On Instrument Panel ....................... 131
Lights. Service Engine Soon ....................... 134
Warnings. Safety ..................................... 1
Warnings. Vehicle Damage ............................. 2
Washer. Headlight .................................. 108
Washer. Windshield ................................. 107
Water. Don’t Use .. For Windshield Washer ............ 107
Wear Indicators. Disc Brake ......................... 272
Weatherstrips. Cleaning ............................. 306
Wet Road Driving .................................. 187
Lights: What To Do If One Goes On ................ 131
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