1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE oil change

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DO NOT USE SAL 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-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, 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 20W-50.
I NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute Certified
For Gasoline Engines
“Starburst” symbol. Failure
to use the
recommended
oil can result in engine damage
not covered by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ 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.
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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 OOO km). Never drive your vehicle
more than
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months,
(whichever occurs first) 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
ENGINE OIL message 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
“100.” 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 Indicator” in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil
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 engine 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.
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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.
Change
both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles
(83 0oO km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 When doing frequent trailer towing.
0 Uses such
as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid
and filter do not require changing.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at
your 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.
I NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust ,system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if
you check your
transaxle fluid.
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The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for
5 years or 100,000 miles (166 0o0 km),
whichever occurs first.
The following explains your cooling system and how
to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for
your Cadillac will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37 O C).
Give boiling protection up to 265 “F (129 “C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant it is important that you use
DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free)
coolant meeting
GM Specification 6277M.
If silicated coolant is added to the system,
premature engine, heater core or radiator
corrosion may result. In addition, the engine
coolant
will require change sooner -- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first.
What
to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half
DEX-COOL (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze that meets
GM Specification
6277M, which won’t damage aluminum parts. Use
GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) (GM Part
No. 3634621) with any complete coolant change. If you
use this mixture, you don’t need
to add anything else.
A special procedure is required for adding sealer; see the
Cadillac service manual.
(To order a service manual, see
“Service and Owner Publications”
in the Index.)
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Capacities
Transaxle (4T80-E) ....................................... 15 quarts.
Engine Cooling System
................................... 12.5 quarts
R- 134a Refrigerant ......................................... 2.0 lbs.
Crankcase (Engine Oil with Filter Change) .................... .7.5 quarts
FuelTank ....... ....................................... 20gallons.
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheel Base .................... ; ...................... 113.8 inches
Length
............................................... 209.7inches
Height
................................................ 56.4 inches
Wid
................................................... 76.5inches
Front Tread ............................................ 60.9 inches
Rear Tread ............................................. 60.9 inches
Wheel Nut Torque ......................................... 100 lb-ft (14.2
L)
(7.1 L)
(11.8 L)
(75.7 L)
(0.91 kg)
(2 890.5 mm)
(5 326 mm)
(1 432 mm)
(1 943 mm)
(1 546 mm)
(1
546 mm)
(140 Nm)
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BBB Auto Line ................................. 7-8
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 7-8
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-28
. Fluid ....................................... 6-26
Master Cylinder .............................. 6-26
Parking ...................................... 2-23
Pedal Travel ................................. 6-28
Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-28
System Warning Light ......................... 2-65
Trailer ...................................... 4-35
Transaxle Shift Interlock ....................... 2-27
Wear ........................................ 6-27
Brake Vacuum Problem Message .................. 2-77
Brakes. Anti-Lock ............................... 4-6
Braking ........................................ 4- 5
Braking in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 14
Brightness Control .............................. 2-43
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-29
BTSI ......................................... 2-27
Capacities and Specifications ............... 6.63. 6.64
Carbon Monoxide .................... 2.28.4.28. 4.35
Cassette Tape Player .................. 3.12.3.16. 3.23
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-31
Cassette Tape Player Errors ............. 3- 12.3.17. 3.24
Cellular Telephone .............................. 2-55
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement .... 6-32
Center Passenger Position ........................ 1-28
Central Door Unlocking System .................... 2-3
CertificatiodI'ire Label .......................... 4-30
Chains. Safety .................................. 4-35
Chains. Tire ................................... 6-43
Change Engine OiI Message ...................... 2-77
Change Trans Fluid Message ...................... 2-77
Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-25
Check Brake Fluid Level Message ................. 2-77
Check Coolant Level Message ..................... 2-78
Check Fuel Gage Message ........................ 2-78
Check Oil Level Message ........................ 2-78
Check Washer Fluid Message ..................... 2-78
Checking Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-47
Child Restraints ................................ 1-35
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-37
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-39
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-41
Top Strap .................................... 1-36
WheretoPut ................................ 1-35
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning ........................ 6-50
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-54
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-55
Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-14
Cleaning ...................................... 6-44
Aluminum or Chrome Wheels ................... 6-50
Fabric ...................................... 6-45
Glass ....................................... 6-48
Inside of Your Cadillac ........................ 6-44
Charging System Indicator Light ................... 2-65
Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-51
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........................................ 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-27
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3
In the Rain .................................. 4- 17
Night
...................................... 4-15'
OnCurves .................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-38
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-26
Throughwater
............................... 4-19
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4- 25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-36
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
ECC ......................................... 3-1
Electrical Equipment. Adding ........... 2.17.3.30. 6.54
Electrical System
............................... 6-54
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
..... 2.46. 2.48
Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3- 1
Electronic Level Control ......................... 2-83
Electronic Solar Sensor
........................... 3-5
Engine
........................................ 6-8
Coolant ..................................... 6-20
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 17
Exhaust ..................................... 2-28
FuseBlock .................................. 6-55 Identification
................................ 6-53
Overheating
................................. 5-15
Running While Parked
......................... 2-28
Specifications
................................ 6-63
StartingYour
................................ 2-16
Temperature Warning Light
..................... 2-68
Engine Oil
..................................... 6-9
Adding
..................................... 6-10
Additives
................................... 6-12
Checking
................................... 6-10
Used
....................................... 6-13
When
to Change .............................. 6-13
English/Metric Button
........................... 2-75
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-28
Engine Coolant Hot-Idle Engine Message ........... 2-78
Ethanol
........................................ 6-3
Express-Down Window .......................... 2-30
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
.................... 2-43
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-45
Fan Control. Climate Control System
................ 3-2
Filling
Your Tank ................................ 6-4
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-14
Finish Care
.................................... 6-49
Finish Damage
................................. 6-51
First (1). Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-22
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flash-To-Pass Feature
........................... 2-32
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-25
Floor Mats .................................... 2-55
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