Cadillac Escalade: How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
A. Fill Plug
B. Drain Plug
- When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0mm (0 in) to 3.2mm (1/8 in) below the fill plug hole.
- When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug hole.
When to Check and Change Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless there is a leak suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. ...What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants to determine what kind of lubricant to use. ...See also:
Jump Starting
For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery .
If the vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and
some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to ...
Tire pressure
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It
monitors tire pressure of all tires except
the spare. When the low tire pre ...
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air
and inside air when in recirculation mode.
To find out what type of replacement filter to use, see Maintenance Replace ...