1935 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

Water Pump Lubricant
A water-resistant calcium soap lubricant having a high melting
point is recommended for use in the water pump grease cup.
Only lubricants of this type should be used; other lubricants will
be dissolved into the cooling system liquid. Cup greases and
wheel bearing lubricants are entirely unsuited for this purpose.
Engine Lubrication
The supply of engine oil is carried in an oil pan at the bottom
of the crankcase and is circulated through the engine by means
of a gear pump inside of the crankcase. The oil circulated by this
pump lubricates the main and connecting rod bearings, the camshaft
bearings, the cylinder walls, the pistons and the piston pins,
the front end chains, and the valve mechanism.
according to the instructions given in the lubrication chart. This
includes the starting motor, the generator, the distributor, and
the water pump.
Oil Level
The normal capacity of the oil pan is eight quarts for the V-8
engine and nine quarts for the V-12, which fills it to the level of
the screen in the pan. When the oil pan contains the correct
amount the oil level indicator (see figures 6 or 7) shows "Full."
The oil level should be checked every 100 to 150 miles and, whenever
necessary, enough oil should be added to bring the indicator
up to "Full." It should never be permitted to drop below "Fill."
Particular attention should be paid to the oil level in
case of prolonged driving at high speed. At high speeds
There are a few points on the engine that cannot be taken care
of by the pressure system and these points should be lubricated
Fig. 6. The external features of the V-8 engine lubricating system.
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Fig. 7.
The external features of the V-12 engine lubricating system.
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