Cadillac Escalade: When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check rear 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.
All axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid during production. They are not filled to reach a certain level. When checking the fluid level on any axle, variations in the readings can be caused by factory fill differences between the minimum and the maximum fluid volume. Also, if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid level, it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area. Therefore, a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has been driven will appear to have a lower fluid level than a vehicle that has been stationary for an hour or two. Remember that the rear axle assembly must be supported to get a true reading.
Rear Axle
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How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the proper level is from 15mm to 40mm (0.6
in to 1.6 in) below the bottom of the filler plug ...
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Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If
the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred
to as spark knock, might be heard when ...
Topping up the coolant
WARNING
Never remove the filler cap when the engine is hot - escaping steam or scalding
water could cause serious personal injury.
Avoid spilling antifreeze onto a hot engine - a fire may res ...
Cleaning the paintwork
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by
inadequate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an ...