1935 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

1. Extreme Pressure Lubricants for Rear
Axle and Transmission
LUBRICATION
Service Information
There are on the market gear lubricants known
as extreme pressure lubricants which are designated
by the letters "E.P." following their S.A.E.
classification.
These lubricants have been developed for the
lubrication of gears. Some of these lubricants
should not be used in units that have bronze parts,
as they produce an etching action on bronze and
will cause it to corrode under severe conditions.
Other "E.P." lubricants, however, have been
developed that are satisfactory from the standpoint
of corrosion.
As all Cadillac and LaSalle cars have bronze
parts in the transmission and later cars have
bronze thrust washers in the differential, extreme
pressure lubricants should not be used unless
approved by the Cadillac. Motor Car Company.
2. Thinning Gear Lubricant with Kerosine
Gear lubricant for the transmission and differential
need be thinned only at the beginning of
cold weather if a sufficient quantity of kerosine is
added to take care of the lowest expected temperature.
The lubricant for the steering gear
should not be thinned.
3. Special Items for Lubrication Schedule
The following items cannot be placed on the
regular 1000-mile schedule, so they should be performed
at the recommended intervals.
Every week—Check tire pressure; check level
of liquid in radiator
When cold weather starts—Replace lubricant
in rear axle and transmission, except 452-D transmission,
with lighter lubricants or thin the summer
lubricant with kerosine.
The engine oil should be drained and replaced
with lighter oil as specified or thinned with the
proper amount of kerosine.
Flush radiator and add anti-freeze solution in
proportions recommended in the Cooling System
Section.
At beginning of warm weather—Drain light or
thinned lubricant in rear axle, transmission (except
452-D transmission) and engine and replace with
fresh lubricant of the proper viscosity for summer
driving.
Every 6000 miles—Check level of special fluid in
shock absorbers.
Clean carburetor air cleaner. This should be
done more often when the car is driven continuously
on dusty roads or when considerable dust is
in the air.
Every 6000 miles—Remove plug at bottom of
oil filter on Cadillac V-12 and V-16 cars and drain
out sludge. This can be done on the car.
Every 12,000 miles—Remove and clean engine
oil pan and screen.
Specifications
1935
Subject and Remarks
LaSalle
350
355-D
Cadillac
370-D
452-D
Chassis high pressure fittings
Clutch release bearing and fork
Engine—
Capacity in quarts
Lubricant
See recommendations Page 145.
Fan
350—Fan and water pump bearings, engine oil front and
G-13 rear
Rear Axle—
Capacity in pounds
Lubricant recommended
Summer
Winter
Fill to level of over-flow opening.
Steering gear (lubricant recommended)
Transmission—•
Capacity in pounds
Lubricant recommended
Summer (except 452-D transmission)
Winter (except 452-D transmission)
452-D Transmission—year round
Fill to level of over-flow opening.
Water pump
Wheel bearings
G-10
7
A-200
A-110
S-200
2½ ,
A-200
A-110
G-13
G-12
G-10
G-12
A-200
A-110
S-200
4½
A-200
A-110
G-13
G-12
G-10
G-12
A-200
A-110
S-200
4H
A-200
A-110
G-13
G-12
G-10
G-12
10
A-200
A-110
S-200
4H
A-0200
G-13
G-12