1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO check oil

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A CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear when 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.
The engine oil dipstick is
located behind the radiator
on the driver’s side of the
engine. The black handle
says
ENGINE OIL on it.
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.
Checking Engine Oil
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.
11 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.
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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,
(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 1NFORMATION 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 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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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
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more
of these conditions:
0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
0 When doing frequent trailer towing.
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.
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.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level
if you have been driving:
0 When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
0 At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
0 While pulling a trailer.
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can be 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 fire and you or
others could be burned.
Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water
and DEX-COOL (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze.
NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
NOTICE:
If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can be harmful.
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Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 7-8
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-27
Fluid
....................................... 6-25
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-25
Parking
..................................... 2-22
PedalTravel
................................. 6-27
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
.................. 2-79
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
............... 6.64. 6.65
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.28.4.28. 4.34
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3.16.3.20. 3.27
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-35
Cassette Tape Player Errors
............. 3.16. 3.20. 3.28
Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-54 Center Console
Storage Area
...................... 2-51
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-33
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................... 1-31
Certificationnire Label
.......................... 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-34
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-44
Change Engine Oil Message
...................... 2-79
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-25
Chargmg System Indicator Light
................... 2-65
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-80
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-80
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-80
Check Oil Level Message
........................ 2-80
Check %&her Fluid Message
..................... 2-80
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-45
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-51
Child Restraints
................................ 1-34
Securing in
a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-36
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-38
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-40
TopStrap
................................... 1-35
WheretoPut ................................ 1-34
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-55
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-13
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-3
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-79
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-52

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........................................ 4-20
Defensive
................................... 4-1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
In Foreign Countries ....... 1 ................... 6-3
Night
....................................... 4-15
In a Blizzard .................................. 4-27
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
On Curves
.................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-36
Through Water
............................... 4-19
Wet Roads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-35
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-23
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-26
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Dual-Zone Climate Control
............... -, ........ 3-5
I ECC .......................................... 3-I
Electrical Equipment, Adding
........... 2-16,3-34, 6-54
Electrical System
............................... 6-54
Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3 - 1
Electronic Level Control ......................... 2-86
Electronic Solar Sensor
........................... 3-5
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-17
Coolant Temperature Warning Light
.............. 2-69
Electrochromic
Daymight Rearview Mirror
..... 2-45, 2-46
Engine
......................................... 6-8
Coolant
...................................... 6-19
Exhaust
...................................... 2-28 Fuse Block
.................................. 6-55
Overheating
................................. 5-15
Running
While Parked ......................... 2-28
Specifications
................................ 6-64
Starting Your ................................ 2-16
Engine Coolant Hot-Idle Message
.................. 2-81
Identification
................................. 6-53
Engine Oil ..................................... 6-9
Adding
...................................... 6-9
Additives 6-11
Used ....................................... 6-12
Engine Speed Limiter 2-63
Ethanol
........................................ 6-3
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Checking .................................... 6-9
When to Change ............................... 6-12
English/Metric Button
...................... 2-75, 2-78
Exhaust, Engine
................................ 2-28
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-30
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
.................... 2-42
Fabric Cleaning
.................. 1 ........ 6-45, 6-46
Fan Control, Climate Control System
........... 3-2, 3-5
Filling
Your Tank ................................ 6-4
Finish Care
.................................... 6-49
First
(l), Automatic Transaxle ..................... 2-22
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire, Changing
............................. 5-25
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-54
............................
Filter, Air ..................................... 6-13
FinishDamage
6-50 ! ..................................
Flash-To-PassFeature ........................... 2-32