Every engine oil change – Cadillac 2010 Escalade User Manual
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Every Engine Oil Change
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Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on
page 7‑17. An Emission Control Service.
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Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant
on page 7‑29.
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Windshield washer fluid level check. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 7‑39.
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Tire inflation check. See Inflation - Tire Pressure
on page 7‑65.
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Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 7‑71.
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Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 7‑71.
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Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must
be repaired and the fluid level checked.
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Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 7‑22.
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Brake system inspection (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
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Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage,
and parking brake cable guides. Control arm ball
joints are maintenance‐free.
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Steering and suspension inspection. Visual
inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear.
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Engine cooling system inspection. Visual
inspection of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps and
replacement, if needed.
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Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear,
cracking, or contamination and windshield and
wiper blade cleaning, if contaminated. See
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades on
page 7‑104. Worn or damaged wiper blade
replacement. See Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 7‑57.
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Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, rear
compartment hinges, outer tailgate handle pivot
points, and folding seat hardware lubrication. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 8‑10. More frequent lubrication may be
required when vehicle is exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth makes them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
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Restraint system component check. See Checking
the Restraint Systems on page 2‑91.
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Automatic transmission fluid level check and
adding fluid, if needed. See Automatic
Transmission Fluid on page 7‑24.
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