1938 Cadillac V16 - GM Heritage Center

You will want to know—
RIGHT AWAY
As THE OWNER
of a new CADILLAC
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The Break-in Period 5
The Right Gasoline—The Right Engine Oil—Cooling
Liquid Level—Raising the Hood—Tire Pressure
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 10
Transmission Control—Gasoline Gauge—Ammeter—
Oil Pressure Gauge—Temperature Indicator—Clock—
Ash Receiver—Radio—Lighting Controls—Locks and
Keys—Door Locks—Ventilation—Starting the Engine—
Cold Weather Operation
Cadillac-LaSalle Service 20
Owner Service Policy—Authorized Service Stations—
Tire and Battery Warranties
VERY SOON
Suggestions for Safer Driving 24
Carbon Monoxide—Starting the Car—Stopping the Car
—Night Driving—Winter Driving—Mountain Driving
—Touring—High Speed Driving—Gasoline Economy—
Tire Life
Lubrication 36
Authorized Lubrication—Engine Oil Recommendations
—Chassis Lubrication—Lubrication Schedule—LubrU
cants—Lubricant Capacities—Other Operations
Maintenance Suggestions 44
Body—Engine—Cooling System—AntUFreeze—Storing
the Car—Wheels and Tires—Tools—Storage Battery—
Lamp Bulbs
License Data . 56
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The
Break-In Period
Strictly speaking, your Cadillac car does not require a
break-in period, for it is never necessary to drive at speeds
below a specified maximum. We nevertheless urge that
you drive at moderate speeds during the first 500 miles,
even though it is only to accustom yourself to the handling
of the car.
One definite precaution must be observed during this
period. When driving a new car at speeds over 40 miles
per hour, let up on the accelerator for ten or twelve
seconds at frequent intervals. The important thing is not
miles per hour, but avoiding continuous high speed.
A newly-built car will not develop its maximum speed
and power or demonstrate its best fuel and oil economy during
the first 2,000 miles. Regardless of how carefully an engine
is built, this "running-in"
period always improves
its performance. Keep
this in mind when checking
performance during
the first few weeks of
ownership, and do not attempt
maximum speeds
until after 2,000 miles.
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