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Maintenance and Lubrication Cadillac DTS I

Lubrication System ~390 words

Approximate Fluid Capacities

The following approximate capacities are given in 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
MetricEnglish
Cooling System
4.6L RPO (LD8/L37)12.3 liters13.0 quarts
Engine Oil With Filter
4.6L RPO (LD8)7.1 liters7.5 quarts
4.6L RPO (L37)7.1 liters7.5 quarts
Engine Oil Without Filter
4.6L RPO (LD8)6.625 liters7.0 quarts
4.6L RPO (L37)6.625 liters7.0 quarts
Fuel Tank70.0 liters18.5 gallon
Transmission/Transaxle - 4T80-E
Automatic - Complete Overhaul (2WD)12.0 liters12.6 quarts
Automatic - Dry (2WD)12.7 liters13.1 quarts
Automatic - Dry (AWD)14.2 liters15.0 quarts
Rear Differential1.9 liters2.1 quarts
Transfer Case290 milliliters0.6 pint

Fluid & Lubricant Recommendations

The Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 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 Fluids or Lubricants.

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 (North American Emissions)

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. Turn the ignition key to the ON position without starting the engine.
  2. Press the INFO button on the Driver Information Center (DIC) until OIL LIFE REMAINING is displayed.
  3. Press and hold the INFO RESET button until 100 percent is displayed. This resets the oil life indicator.
  4. Turn the key to OFF.

If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when you start the vehicle, the ENGINE OIL LIFE SYSTEM has not reset. Repeat the procedure.