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1993 Cadillac Eldorado

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Eldorado.

The 1993 Cadillac Eldorado is a personal luxury coupe whose 5-quart sump takes 5W-30 API oil, placing it squarely in the era of Cadillac's transition toward more complex powertrains that would define the model's reliability reputation through the 1990s and into 2002. With 48 total owner complaints and 2 recalls on record, the 1993 model year sits in the middle of the Eldorado's complaint history — well above the 13-complaint low set in 1991 but comfortably below the 81-complaint peak reached in 1996 — suggesting that this particular year represents a moderate, if not entirely trouble-free, point in the model's trajectory. The fact that Engine & Engine Cooling dominates the complaint areas is consistent with the broader pattern across the 1990–2002 range, meaning prospective researchers should expect powertrain-related issues to be the primary ownership concern rather than electrical or structural problems.

Model year2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1993

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12731179. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731179
Engine air filter	19259030
Fuel filter	25121468
Spark plug	19300875 alt 19208535
Front wiper blades	25689175 discontinued
Serpentine belt	19370621 alt 19172679
Thermostat	03539588 alt 03522676

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	202.4 in
Overall width	75.6 in
Overall height	53.1 in
Wheelbase	107.9 in
Curb weight	3470 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)	64/36

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Eldorado of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.4–6.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 1993 Touring Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1993	Touring Coupe 4.6L V8	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	295 hp	FWD
1993	Touring Coupe 4.6L V8	6.70 sec	14.80 sec	295 hp	FWD
1992	Touring Coupe 4.9L V8	7.90 sec	16.10 sec	200 hp	FWD
1995	Touring Coupe 4.6L V8	6.40 sec	14.80 sec	300 hp	FWD
1995	Touring Coupe 4.6L V8	6.60 sec	14.80 sec	300 hp	FWD
1995	Touring Coupe 4.6L V8	7.20 sec	15.30 sec	300 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 mi	Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Throttle Body (torque) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 mi	Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Final Drive (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate)
Every 15,000 mi	Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Across this generation, federal complaints trended upward from early lows, peaking dramatically between 1995 and 1997 with 74 to 81 complaints, before steadily declining. The 1993 model year sits at the precipice of this upward arc, registering 48 complaints and 2 recalls, which is a notable spike from the 32 complaints and single recall of the 1992 model year. For the 1993 Eldorado specifically, the data points to the Engine & Engine Cooling (12 complaints) and Fuel System, Gasoline (10 complaints) as the primary trouble areas, with the fuel issues contributing to 1 fire complaint. Although the data does not specify the root causes of these failures, the issuance of 20 technical service bulletins—double the prior year—indicates the manufacturer was actively responding to emerging faults. Because the 1993 model marks the beginning of a significant escalation in federal complaints that only worsens in subsequent years, it is a risky purchase; buyers should instead seek the earlier 1991 or 1992 models, which demonstrate demonstrably cleaner federal records.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 48 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling12

Fuel System, Gasoline10

Seat Belts4

Electrical System4

Service Brakes, Hydraulic3

Air Bags2

Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

93V088000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 17/05/1993

THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WERE NOT FULLY ASSEMBLED AND LOCKED. THE LINES CAN WORK LOOSE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST OR REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.

94V158000Equipment:Appliance:Air ConditionerReported 31/08/1994

IF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CONTACTS THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUT HOSE, THE HOSE MAY WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TIE STRAP TO RETAIN THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR ASSURING…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 20 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
130089009	2013-09-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
01792	2004-01-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 ENGINE WATER PUMP COVER P/N 12571913- THERMOSTAT LOOSE. ALSO…
030601027	2003-10-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO INFORM DEALERS OF ENHANCEMENTS TO CRANKCASE, OIL…
030604038	2003-08-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	INTERMITTENT LIGHT SURGE, CHUGGLE OR BUMP AT 45-60 MPH WITH TCC ENGAGED. *TT
0008110005A	2001-12-01	Structure	SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR KIT FOR SAGGING/SEPARATION/WARPING OF THE REAR QUARTER TRIM…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Vehicles taking 5 qt Engine oil filter 12731179 Engine air filter 19259030 Fuel filter 25121468 Spark plug 19300875

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 Eldorado take?

5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 Eldorado have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.