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Maintenance and Lubrication Cadillac ELR I

Lubrication System ~434 words

Approximate Fluid Capacities

The following approximate capacities are given in US English and metric conversions. Refer to 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
Cooling Systems
Engine Cooling7.3 L7.7 qt
High Voltage Battery Pack Cooling5.8 L6.2 qt
Power Electronics Cooling2.8 L3.0 qt
Engine Oil with Filter3.5 L3.7 qt
Fuel Tank35.2 L9.3 gal
Electric Drive Unit Fluid8.45 L8.93 qt

Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine OilUse only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Engine Cooling SystemPremix DEX-COOL (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456).
High Voltage Battery Cooling SystemPremix DEX-COOL (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456).
Power Electronics Cooling SystemPremix DEX-COOL (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456).
Hydraulic Brake SystemDOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Windshield WasherAutomotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Parking Brake Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Electric Drive UnitDEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid
Key Lock CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Hood and Trunk HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481.

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.