1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO Owners Manual

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Then,. without shutting off the eyine. .. .follow . . these steps;
Tbm cap
counterclockwise
unlock cap. to
1. Pull out the
dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out
again.
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid
level must be in the cross-hatched area.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in
all the way.
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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
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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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it is low.
If you have a problem with. engine overheating,. see “Engine
Overheating’% the Index.
r The proper coolant for your Cadillac will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). - I .0 Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128O C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
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Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 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
Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant .flush and refill. Use GM
.Engine Coolant Supplement. (‘sealer) with any. complete coofant change.
If you use this mixture, you don? need to add anything else.
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If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overhea,t
and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered b\
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your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack
the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Adding Coolant
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Your cooling system when hot is under a lot of pressure. If the “ENGINE
COOLANT
LOW” message should appear on the Driver Information
Center,
you will need to add coolant.
If the “ENGINE COOLANT LOW” message does not appear, the
coolant is at the proper fill level.
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To Add Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant surce tank.
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To Check or Add Coolant
When the engine is cold, remove the pressure cap from the surge tank,
use a flashlight as necessary to see into the tank. The coolant level should
be visible inside the tank about
2 112 inches (60 mm) below the base of
the fill neck.
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix.
SURGE TANK PRESSURE CAP
NOTICE:
Your surge tank cap is a 15 psi (1.05 kPa) pressure-type cap ana
must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible
engine damage
&om overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the overflow tube
on the surge tank filler neck.
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When you replace your surge tank pressure cap, an GM@ cap is
recommended.
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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.
POWER STEERING FLUID
How To Check Power Steering Fluid
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap
and completely tighten
it. Then remove the cap again and look at the
fluid level
on the dipstick.
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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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To Add
Open the cap labeled
“WASHER FLUID
ONLY.” Add washer
fluid until the bottle
is
full.
NOTICE:
When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can
cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid
tank and other parts of the washer system.
Also, water
doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full when it’s very cold.
This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if
it
is completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It
can damage your washer system and paint.
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