Cadillac Escalade: Engine Coolant - Vehicle Checks - Vehicle Care - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Engine Coolant

The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first.

The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating  .

Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan(s) (Out of View) WARNING An ...

What to Use
WARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning ...

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Restarting the tire pressure monitor
WARNING   It is the driver's responsibility to set the tire pressure to the recommended cold tire pressure. Underinflated tires affect the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You migh ...

Notes on selecting, mounting andreplacing tires
• Only mount tires and wheels of the same type and make. • Only mount tires of the correct size onto the wheels. • After mounting new tires, run them in at moderate speeds for the first 60 ...

Drive belts
1. Power steering fluid pump 2. Water pump 3. Alternator 4. Crankshaft pulley 5. Air conditioner compressor WARNING Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position before se ...