Cadillac-Lasalle Service - Cadillac 1937 LaSalle VVI Information

Engine Lubrication
The engine oil level should be checked every time gasoline
is purchased and, whenever necessary, enough oil should be
added to bring the level up to the 7 quart mark.
Particular attention should be paid to the oil level in
cases of prolonged driving at high speed. At high speeds
the oil is consumed many times as rapidly as at city driv-
ing speeds and oil must be added more frequently to
maintain the proper level.
The useful life of the engine oil is greatly prolonged by
the oil filter and the crankcase ventilating system, but the
oil pan should be drained and 7 quarts of fresh oil added
every 2,000 miles. Whenever the engine oil is changed, the
copper gauze in the engine oil filler cap, which is also the air
intake for the crankcase ventilating system, should be cleaned
in gasoline and dipped in engine oil.
Draining the oil as prescribed above will not assure clean
oil indefinitely. It is necessary also to clean out any accum-
ulated particles or sludge in the engine oil pan. The oil
pan and screen should therefore be removed and thoroughly
washed with gasoline every 12,000
miles. It is a good plan to have
the main and connecting rod bear-
ings inspected by a competent
mechanic while the oil pan is down.
The oil filter, which is located
at the left front of the engine, re-
moves any dirt or abrasive material
from the oil. Due to the gradual
accumulation of this material, the
filter must be replaced every
6,000 miles.
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ubricants
Cadillac engineers have worked out in detail the specifica-
tions for the lubricant required for each point to meet the
particular conditions of speed, load, temperature and kind
of metals in contact. Authorized Cadillac-LaSalle Service
Stations are prepared to furnish lubricants under these
specifications to give the best results in their respective
localities. When the car is lubricated by someone not
familiar with Cadillac specifications, lubricants should be
called for by S.A.E. viscosity numbers.
Special Hypoid Lubricant must be used in the rear axle.
The lubricant level should be inspected every 3,000 miles, and
the lubricant should be drained, the differential case flushed,
and fresh lubricant installed every 6,000 miles, as indicated
on the schedule.
Only Cadillac approved Hypoid Lubricant can be
used in the rear axle. T o assure the correct rear axle
lubricant at all times, use only lubricants provided by
or approved by Authorized Cadillac Service Station.
The transmission, steering gear, wheel bearings, and
grease gun connections each require a specific type of
lubricant. Only operators familiar with these requirements
and having the right materials should be permitted to
lubricate the car.
Lubricant Capacities
Engine Crankcase 7 Quarts
Transmission 2 ½ Pints
Rear Axle 5 Pints
Cooling System 25 Quarts
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