1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO Owners Manual

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lamp. The underhood lamp will come
on when the hood
is opened.
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If you have the Driver Information Center (DIC), a
CHECK OIL LEVEL message will appear when the
engine oil is approximately
1 quart (1 L) 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.

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If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need
to add at least one quart of 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.
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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The oil fill cap is located
behind the radiator
on the
passenger’s side
of the
engine.
Turn the cap
counterclockwise to
remove it.
Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back
in when you’re through.
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Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by
looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol
indicates that the oil
has been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute
(AH). Do not use any oil which
does not
carry this Starburst symbol.
If you change your own oil,
be sure you use
oil that has
the Starburst symbol on the
front
of the oil container.
If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put
into your engine is American Petroleum Institute
certified
for gasoline engines.
You should also use the proper viscosity
oil for your
vehicle,
as shown in the following chart:

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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 GOOF ( 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.
GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
If you are in an area where the temperature falls below
-20°F (-29"C), consider using either an SAE 5W-38
synthetic oil or an SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide
easier
cold starting and better protection for your engine
at extremely low temperatures.

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Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Cadillac dealer is
ready to advise if you tlunk something should be added.
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.
After
the oil has been changed, display the OIL LIFE
LEFT message by pressing the INFORMATION (INFO)
button. Then press and hold the RESET (INFO 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 (INIFQ) 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.
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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 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 QI- bodies of water. Instead,
recycle
it by takmg 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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The air cleaner is located next to the windshield washer
fluid reservoir
on the driver’s side of the engine. Be sure
the engine
has cooled before following these steps to
replace the air cleaner filter:
1. Disconnect the Intake
Air Temperature
(IAT)
sensor from the base of
the air cleaner.
2. With a screwdriver,
loosen
the air duct
clamp, which
is located
at the mass airflow
sensor end
of the
air duct.
3. Disconnect the air duct from the mass airflow sensor.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Unhook both air cleaner cover latches. One latch is
located near the radiator hose (not shown) and, the
other latch
is located next to the IAT sensor.
6.
5. Pivot the air cleaner and air duct assembly toward
the front
of the vehicle. Remove the cover.
7.
Take out the air cleaner filter and remove any loose
debris that may be found laying
in the air
cleaner base.
Install a new
air filter element. See “Normal
Maintenance Replacement
Parts” in the Index.

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Follow these steps to reinstall the air cleaner assembly:
Slide the air cleaner lid into the slots in the front
edge
of the air cleaner base.
Pivot the
air cleaner cover and the air duct assembly
downward. Make sure that both latches are secure
and fully engaged.
Reinstall the clean air duct over the mass airflow
sensor. Make sure that the duct
is secure around the
entire outer edge of the sensor.
Tighten the air duct clamp.
Reconnect the
LA% sensor.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the
air filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet.
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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 flames 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.
If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a
damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which will damage it. Always
have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.