1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO oil

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Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent
deposits from forming
in your engine and fuel system. That helps keep
your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly.
It’s good for your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part for cleaner air.
Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates. General Motors
recommends that you use gasolines with these blending materials, such as
MTBE and ethanol. By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially in
those parts
of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels.
In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated
gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle
emissions. General Motors recommends that
you use reformulated
gasoline. By doing
so, you can help clean the air, especially in those parts
of the country that have high ozone levels.
You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain
deposit control additives and oxygenates, and if they have been
reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.
FUELS IN FOmIGN COUNTMES
If you plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada,
unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use
even one tankful,
your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can
corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s
oxygen sensor
will be damaged. All of that means costly repairs that
wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil
company that does business in the country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell
us
where you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
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General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation,
North American Export Sales
(NAES)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7

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Then go to the front of
the vehicle and lift the
secondary hood release
to open the hood.
The fluid usage label is a color coded label identifying the various fluids
used in your vehicle.
Colors represented on the label match the lettering or handle color
of the
fluid you want
to check.
0 GREEN: Engine Coolant
ORANGE: Power Steering Fluid
0 YELLOW: Engine Oil
0 RED: Transmission Fluid
0 WHITE: Brake Fluid
BLUE: Washer Fluid
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A CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear whcn the engine oil is
approximately a quart low. If the message is displayed, check the dipstick
level
and add oil as needed.
It's
a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order
to get
an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
on level ground.
Turn off the engine and
give the oil a few
minutes to drain back
into the
oil pan. If you
don't, the oil dipstick
might not
show the
actual level.
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Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it
back
in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the
level.
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If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil.
But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use.
For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the
oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could be damaged.
To remove, turn the
oil fill cap
counterclockwise.
Just
fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the propcr operating
rangc. Push
the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through.
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the following chart:
I RECOMMENDED SAE YISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS I
SAE VISCOSITV GRADE OIL FOR IHE EXPECTED TEMPERAlURE
RANGE. 1
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING. SELECT THE LOWEST
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDEO
As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best
for your vehicle. However, you
can use
SAE SW-30 if it's going to be colder than 60°F (16OC) before
your next
oil change. When it's very cold, you should use SAE SW-30.
These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not
use other viscosity oils, such as SM 20W-SO.
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NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute
Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst"
symbol. Failure to
use the proper oil can result in engine damage not covered by
your warranty.
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GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the
requirements
for your vehicle.

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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 Cadillac has an “Oil Life Indicator.” This feature will let you know
when to change your oil and filter
-- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000
km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your last oil change. Under severe
conditions, the indicator may come
on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km).
Never drive your vehicle more
than 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months
without an oil change.
The system won’t detect dust in the oil.
So, if you drive in a dusty area, be
sure to change your oil every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the
CHANGE OIL
SOON light comes on. Remember to reset the Oil Life
Indicator when the
oil has been changed. For more information, see “Oil
Life Indicator” in the Index.
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator
After the oil has been changed, display the OIL LIFE LEFT message by
pressing the INFORMATION button. Then press and hold the
RESET
button until the display shows “loo”. This resets the oil life index. The
message will remain off until the next
oil change is needed. The
percentage
of oil life remaining may be checked at any time by pressing
the INFORMATION button several times until the OIL LIFE LEFT
message appears. For more information on the
Oil Life Index feature, see
“Oil Life Index” in the Index.
Engine Coolant Heater
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in
very cold weather, 0°F (-18OC) or colder. If your vehicle has this option,
see “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.
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Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be
unhealthy for your
skin and could even cause cancer? Don't let used oil
stay
on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash
or properly throw away clothing or
rags containing used cngine
oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about
the use and disposal of oil products.)
Used
oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil,
be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Don't ever
dispose
of oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers,
or into streams or bodies
of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place
that collects
used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used
oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help.
AIR CLEANER
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A CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or
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 careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off.