Cadillac Escalade: Recommended Fuel
Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but the vehicle's acceleration could be slightly reduced, and a slight audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard. If the octane is less than 87, you might notice a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Otherwise, you could damage the engine. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher, the engine needs service.
Fuel
Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of
this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance,
we recommend the use of gasoline a ...
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States
or CAN/CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in Canada. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive
called methylcyclopentadieny ...
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Underbody
In areas where road salt is used in winter,
the underbody must be cleaned regularly.
This will prevent dirt and salt from building
up and causing the acceleration of corrosion
on the underbody ...
Preprogrammed Playlists
Preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real
Jukebox™ software can be accessed; however, they cannot be edited using the radio.
These playlists are treated a ...
Navigation
OnStar navigation requires the Directions and Connections service plan.
Push to receive directions or have
them sent to the vehicle navigation screen. Destinations can also be forwarded to
the veh ...