1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 271

When to Change Engine Oil Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator. This feature will let you know when to change your oil and filter -- usually between 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your last oil change. Under severe conditions,the indicator may come on before 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle more than 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months, (whichever occurs first) without an oil change. The system won't detect dust in the oil. So, if you drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil every 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE ENGINE OILmessage comes on. Remember to reset the Oil Life Indicator when the oil has been changed. For more information, see"Oil Life Indicator" in the Index. time by pressing the INFORMATION button several times until the OIL LIFE LEFT message appears. For more information on the Oil Life feature, see"Oil Life Indicator" in the Index. What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don't let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Don't ever disposeof oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a servicestation or a local recycling center forhelp. How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator After the oil has been changed, display the OIL LIFE LEFT message by pressing the 1NFORMATION button. Then press and hold the RESET button until the display shows "100." This resets the oil life index. The message will remain off until the next oil change is needed. The percentage of oil life remaining may be checked at any 6-12