Engine oil, Engine oil -17, Back-up – Cadillac 2010 Escalade User Manual
Page 463: Checking engine oil
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 7‑22.
B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
See Cooling System on page 7‑28.
C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting
E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
under Engine Oil on page 7‑17.
F. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Out of View).
See “Checking the Fluid Level” under Automatic
Transmission Fluid on page 7‑24.
G. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND) (Out of
View). See Jump Starting on page 7‑44.
H. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking
Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 7‑17.
I. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling
J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View).
See Power Steering Fluid on page 7‑38.
K. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” under Brakes on page 7‑40.
L. Underhood Fuse Block on page 7‑111.
M. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on
page 7‑39.
Engine Oil
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 oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 7‑16 for the
location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If this is not done, the
oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.
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