1998 CADILLAC CATERA oil additives

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 OF (1 6 O 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.
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.
If you are in an area where the temperature falls below
-20°F (-29”C), consider using either an
SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an
SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide
easier cold starting and better protection for your engine
at extremely low temperatures.
Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your dealer is ready to
advise
if you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
If any one of these is true for you, use the short tripkity
maintenance schedule:
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Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures
are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer
or use a carrier on top of
your Catera.
The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
Driving under these conditions causes engine oil
to
break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter
every
5,000 miles (8 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever
occurs first.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half
DEX-COOL@ coolant which
won’t damage aluminum parts.
If you use this mixture,
you don’t need to add anything else.
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant
warning system
is set for the proper coolant
mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture,
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 mixture of clean water and
DEX-COOL@ coolant.
NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mixture, your
engine could overheat and be badly damaged.
The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Too much water
in the mixture 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving City
........................................ 4-19
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-20
In a Blizzard ................................. 4-26
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
In the Rain and on Wet Roads ................... 4-16
Night
...................................... 4-15
OnCurves
.................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-35
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-22
OnSnowandIce
............................. 4-25
Through Deep Standing Water
................... 4- 18
Winter
...................................... 4-24
With a Trailer
................................ 4-34
DRL ......................................... 2-41
ECC ......................................... 3-2
Electrical Equipment. Adding
..................... 2- 18
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror
.......... 2-46
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
................... 3-2
Electronic Level Control
......................... 4-30
Engine
....................................... 6-10
Coolant
..................................... 6-20
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 19
Electrical System
............................... 6-55
Emergency Trunk Release
........................ 2- 12
Compartment Relay Center
..................... 6-61 Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-69
Cooling When Trailer Towing
................... 4-36
Overheating
................................. 5-12
Running While You’re Parked
................... 2-30
Specifications
................................ 6-63
Speed Limiter
................................ 2-63
StartingYour
................................ 2-17
Engine Oil
.................................... 6-11
Adding ..................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-14
Checking
................................... 6-12
Used
....................................... 6-15
What Kind to Use
............................. 6-13
Whentochange
.............................. 6-14
EnglishMetric Display
........................... 3-3
Ethanol ........................................ 6-4
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-29
Coolant Temperature Warning Light
.............. 2-69
Exhaust
..................................... 2-29
Identification
................................ 6-54
Exterior Lamps
................................. 2-39
Fabric Cleaning
.......................... 6.46. 6.47
Fan Button. Climate Control System
................. 3-2
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 6-8
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-15
Filter Replacement. Passenger Compartment Air
...... 6-17
Finish Care
.................................... 6-50
Filling
Your Tank
................................ 6-5