2004 Cadillac Escalade ESVFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/o Rear AC 8.00 OZS. 0.23 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Rear A/C 11.00 OZS. 0.32 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 3.00 LBS. 1.36 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 11.00 QTS. 10.4 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Look for "Approved for H-Specification" on the label. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. Refer to TSB No. 04-07-30-037C, Date of Issue: April 11, 2007. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil 10.5" Rear Axle 2.75 QTS. 2.6 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil 8.6" Rear Axle 2.15 QTS. 2.03 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil 9.5" Rear Axle 2.75 QTS. 2.6 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil 9.75" Rear Axle 3.00 QTS. 2.83 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil Front,8 1/4" 1.51 QTS. 1.42 L SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil Front,9 1/4" 1.83 QTS. 1.73 L SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil S
Engine Coolant 18.00 QTS. 17.03 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean drinkable water All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Engine Oil w/Filter 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L API - SAE 5W-30 Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. API - SAE 10W-30 can be use if SAE 5W-30 is not available and if it is going to be 0Deg.F (-18Deg.C) or above. DO NOT use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. S
Fuel Tank 31.00 GALS. 117.34 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 89021184. S
Transfer Case Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S
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