Cadillac 2016 Escalade - Engine Oil

Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9159314) - 2016 - crc - 6/25/15
Vehicle Care 269
1. Positive (+) Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North America
0 329.
2. Battery - North America 0 282.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0 274.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 273.
5. Remote Negative (–) Location
(Out of View). See Jump
Starting - North America 0 329.
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of
View). See Cooling System
0 274.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0 269.
8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0 269.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 279.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0 281.
11. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 289.
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 0 271.
.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
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 loop.
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 268 for the location of the engine
oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running
recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
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Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.