1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE oil change

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00 NOT USE SAE 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 2OW-50.
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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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
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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 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
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
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.
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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 rm (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to remain
in your
vehicle
for 5 years or 100,000 miles (1 66 000 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:
0 Give freezing protection aown to -34°F (-37°C).
0 Give boiling protection up to 265 “F (129 O C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant it is important that you use
DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free)
coolant meeting
GM Specification 6277M.
If dicated 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
Crankcase (Engine Oil with Filter Change)
.................... 7.5 quarts
Engine Cooling System
.................................... 12.5 quarts
R-134a Refrigerant ......................................... 2.0 lbs.
Wheel Base
............................................ 11 1 inches
Length
............................................... 204.1inches
Height
................................................ 54.5 inches
Width
................................................. 74.2 inches
Front Tread
............................................ 60.9 inches
Wheel Nut Torque .......................................... 100 lb-ft
FuelTank
............................................... 20gallons
Vehicle Dimensions
Rear Tread .............................................. 60.9 inches
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(14.2 L)
(7.1 L)
(11.8
L)
(75.7 L)
(0.91 kg)
(2 819 mm)
(5 183 mm)
(1 384 mm)
(1 884.5 mm)
(1 546 mm)
(1 546 mm)
( 140 N-m)
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Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 7-8
Adjustment
.................................. 6-28
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-26
Replacing System
Parts ........................ 6-28
System Warning Light
......................... 2-67
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-28
Brake Vacuum Problem Message
.................. 2-81
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4-10
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-44
BTSJ
......................................... 2-28
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-29
Brake
Fluid ....................................... 6-26
Parking
..................................... 2-24
PedalTravel
................................. 6-28
Wear
........................................ 6-27
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle
........................... 2- 15
Capacities
and Specifications ............... 6.63. 6.64
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.29.4.28. 4.34
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3.17.3.21. 3.28
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-35
Cassette Tape Player Errors
............. 3.17.3.21. 3.28
Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-55
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-52
Center
Rear Passenger Position .................... 1-30
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-3
CertificationEire Label .......................... 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-35
Change Engine Oil Message
....................... 2-81
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-25
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-67
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-81
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-82
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-82
Check Oil Level Message
......................... 2-82
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-44
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-51
Child Restraints
................................ 1-34
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-37
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-39
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
Instrument Panel ............................. 6-47
Leather
..................................... 6-47
Outside
of Your Cadillac ........................ 6-49
Chains.
Tire
................................... 6-43
Change
Trans Fluid Message ................... ; .. 2-81
Check Washer Fluid Message
..................... 2-82
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-35
TopStrap
................................... 1-35
Wheretoput
................................ 1-34
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........................................ 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4- 1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
In a Blizzard .................................. 4-27
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
Night
...................................... 4-15
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-3
On Curves
.................................. 4- 10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-37
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23
Through Water
............................... 4- 19
Wet Roads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-35
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Dual-Zone Climate Control
........................ 3-5
On Snow and
Ice
.............................. 4-26
ECC ......................................... 3-1
Electrical Equipment. Adding
........... 2.18.3.34. 6.54
Electrical System
............................... 6-54
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror ..... 2.46. 2.48
Electronic Climate Control
......................... 3-1
Electronic Level Control
......................... 2-87
,Electronic Solar Sensor
........................... 3-5
Engine ........................................ 6-8
Coolant ..................................... 6-20
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- I9
Coolant Temperature Warning Light .............. 2-71 Exhaust
..................................... 2-29
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-55
Identification
................................ 6-53
Overheating
.................................. 5-15
Running While Parked
.......................... 2-30
Specifications
................................ 6-63
Engine Coolant Hot-Idle Message
.................. 2-82
Engineoil
..................................... 6-9
Adding ..................................... 6-10
Additives
................................... 6-12
Checking
................................... 6-10
Used
....................................... 6-13
When to Change
.............................. 6-13
Engine
Speed Limiter ............................ 2-65
English/Metric Button
...................... 2-77, 2-80
Ethanol
........................................ 6-3
Exhaust, Engine ................................ 2-29
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-31
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
.................... 2-44
StartingYour
................................ 2-17
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-45
Fan Control. Climate Control System
............ 3.2. 3.5
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-4
Filter. Air ..................................... 6-14
Finish Care
.................................... 6-49
Finish Damage
................................. 6-51
First (1). Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-23
Flashers.
. Hazard Warning ......................... 5-1
Flash-To-Pass Feature
........................... 2-33
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