Cadillac Escalade: Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment:
- Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section.
- Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level. See “Checking Engine Oil” and “When to Add Engine Oil” in this section.
- Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System .
- Always dispose of engine oil properly. See “What to Do with Used Oil” in this section.
- Checking Engine Oil
- When to Add Engine Oil
- Selecting the Right Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
- What to Do with Used Oil
Engine Compartment Overview
6.2L V8 Engine
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter .
B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System .
C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting .
D. Battery ...
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick
handle is a yellow loop. See Engi ...
See also:
Pulling a Trailer
Here are some important points:
There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having
to do with trailering. Make sure the rig will be legal, not only where you live
but al ...
Automatic transmission
7 speed automatic transmission
The automatic transmission in your vehicle
is electronically controlled by a transmission
control module to produce maximum
efficiency and smooth operation.
Sho ...
Doing Your Own Service Work
WARNING
You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service
work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it.
► Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, t ...