Engine Oil - Cadillac Escalade 2022 Owner's Manual

372 VEHICLE CARE
1. Remote Negative ( ) Location. See
Jump Starting - North America
0 434.
2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover).
See Jump Starting - North America
0 434.
3. Battery - North America 0 385.
4. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
0 392.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Checking
Engine Oil under Engine Oil 0 372.
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View).
See Cooling System 0 377.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See When to
Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil
0 372.
8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure
Cap. See Cooling System 0 377.
9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 376.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0 384.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.
See Adding Washer Fluid under
Washer Fluid 0 382.

Engine Oil

For diesel engine vehicles, see Engine
Oil in the Duramax diesel
supplement.
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:
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 0 374.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See What to Do with Used
Oil in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially prior
to a long trip. The engine oil dipstick
handle is a loop. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0 371 for the
location.
Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle may
be hot; it could burn you. Use a
towel or glove to touch the dipstick
handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the oil
level.
Follow these guidelines:
To get an accurate reading, park the
vehicle on level ground. Check the
engine oil level after the engine has
been off for at least two hours.
Checking the engine oil level on
steep grades or too soon after
engine shutoff can result in
incorrect readings. Accuracy