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Maintenance and Lubrication Cadillac ATS I

Lubrication System ~436 words

Approximate Fluid Capacities

The following approximate capacities are given in US English and metric conversions. See Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

ApplicationSpecification
MetricUS English
Engine Cooling System
2.0L L4 Engine7.6 liters8.0 quarts
2.5L L4 Engine6.6 liters7.0 quarts
3.6L V6 Engine10.2 liters10.8 quarts
Engine Oil with Filter
2.0L L4 Engine RWD4.7 liters5.0 quarts
2.0L L4 Engine AWD5.7 liters6.0 quarts
2.5L L4 Engine4.7 liters5.0 quarts
3.6L V6 Engine5.7 liters6.0 quarts
Fuel Tank62.5 liters16.5 gallons
Transfer Case - AWD0.8 liters0.8 quarts
Transmission Fluid (Automatic)
Pan Removal and Filter Replacement6.0 liters6.4 quarts
Overhaul9.5 liters10.1 quarts
Complete Trans System10.3 liters10.8 quarts
Transmission Fluid (Manual)
DEXRON®VI P/N 88861037 (Canadian P/N 19264717)3.45 liters3.65 quarts
When filled, fluid level should be at the bottom of the fluid check plug hole.

Approximate Fluid Capacities

Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine OilUse only engine oil licensed to the dexos™ 1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos™ 1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Hydraulic Brake SystemDOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM P/N 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Windshield WasherAutomotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Hydraulic Clutch SystemDOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM P/N 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Manual TransmissionDEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic TransmissionDEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive)Transfer Case Fluid (GM P/N 88861950, in Canada 88861951).
Rear Axle (Non-Limited Slip Differential)Gear DEXRON MTF 75W-90 (GM Part No. 88863089).
Rear Axle (Limited Slip Differential)DEXRON LS Gear 75W-90 (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625).
Rear Axle (All Wheel Drive)Gear DEXRON MTF 75W-90 (GM Part No. 88863089).
Chassis LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM P/N 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM P/N 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM P/N 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM P/N 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Weather-strip ConditioningWeather-strip Lubricant (GM P/N 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM P/N 12345579, in Canada 992887).

Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

Maintenance Items

The Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts information will only be found in the Owner's Manual. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual.

You may be able to use the Search information function using the words Replacement Parts.

Maintenance Schedule

The Maintenance Schedule information will only be found in the Owner's Manual.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual, or you may be able to use the Search information function using the words Scheduled Maintenance.

GM Oil Life System Resetting

When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will come on. Change the engine oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset.

If the system is ever reset accidentally, change the engine oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since last oil change.

How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System

  1. With the brake pedal released, depress and hold the engine start/stop button until ignition on/run engine off mode is entered.
  2. Using the right steering wheel control SEL button, navigate the menu until the oil life monitor appears. With the monitor active, press and hold the SEL button until the monitor resets.
  3. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED.
  4. Depress the start/stop button once to turn the ignition off.

The system is reset when the CHANGE OIL SOON message is off.

If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back on when you start the vehicle, the Engine Oil Life System has not reset. Repeat the procedure.

Alternate Method

  1. With the brake pedal released, depress and hold the engine start/stop button until ignition on/run engine off mode is entered.
  2. Depress and release the accelerator pedal three times.
  3. The life monitor display should now read 100%.
  4. Depress the start/stop button once to turn the ignition off.