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CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-13 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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 Petro

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CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-14
As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is best for
your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W
-30 if its
going to be 0F (
-18C) or above. These numbers on an
oil container show its viscos

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CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-15
How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator
1. After the oil has been changed, display the OIL LIFE
LEFT message by pressing the SKIP INFO button.
2. Then press and hold the NO INFO RESET button
until th

Page 270 of 335

CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-16
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is located next to the
windshield washer fluid reservoir on the drivers side of
the engine. For more information on location, see
ªEngine

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CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-17
3. Unhook both engine air cleaner/filter cover latches. 
One latch is located near the radiator hose (not shown)
and the other latch is located next to the IAT sensor.
4. Pivot the air cleaner an

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CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-18
Follow these steps to reinstall the engine air
cleaner/filter assembly:
1. Slide the lid into the slots in the front edge 
of the base.
2. Pivot the cover and the air duct assembly 
downward. Mak

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CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-19
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

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CADILLAC ELDORADO 2001 10.G Owners Manual 6-20
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at 
normal operating temperature, which is 180F to 
200F (82C to 93C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 
15 miles (24 km) when outside