Cadillac CTS specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: DEXOS-1
• Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts

Spark Plug  Gap

• 2.0L 4-Cylinder: 0.036

Engine 3.6 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: DEXOS-1
• Oil capacity: 7.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.6 6-Cylinder: 0.036″

Engine 3.6L 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: DEXOS-1
• Oil capacity: 6.5 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.6L 6-Cylinder: 0.035”

Engine 6.2L 8-Cylinder

• Recommended oil viscosity: 0W-40
• Oil certification: DEXOS-2
• Oil capacity: 10.0 quarts

Coolant

• Type: 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
• Capacity

• 2.0L L4 Engine: 9.3 qt (8.8 L)
• 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3): 13.8 qt (13.0 L)
• 3.6L V6 Engine (LF3) Low-Temperature Radiator:1.7 qt (1.6L)
• 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) : 10.6 qt (10.0 L)
• 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) with KC4 Oil Cooler: 11.2 qt  (10.6 L)
• 6.2L V8 Engine (V-Series):12.9 qt (10.4L)
• 6.2L V8 Engine (V-Series) Low-Temperature Radiator: 2.2 qt (2.0 L)

Automatic Transmission (Except CTS-V and V-Sport)

• Type: DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Automatic Transmission (CTS-V and V-Sport Only)

• Type: ATF-WS Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88863400, in Canada 88863401).

Electronic Limited-Slip Differential  (eLSD) Hydraulic Apply Fluid (CTS-V and V-Sport Only)

• Type: DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl

• Type: Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hydraulic Brake System

• Type: DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19353127)

Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges

• Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).

Rear Axle/Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive)

• Type: SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in Canada 88863090) meeting GM Specification 9986285.

Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential)

• Type:  SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625) meeting GM Specification 9986290.

Rear Axle (Non-Limited Slip Differential)

• Type: SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in Canada 88863090) meeting GM Specification 9986285.

Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive)

• Type: Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88861950, in Canada 88861951).

Weatherstrip Conditioning

• Type: Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or equivalent.

Windshield Washer

• Type: Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

Powertrain

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Engine

• Gasoline:
  • 2.0 L LTG Ecotec turbocharged I4
  • 3.6 L LFX V6
  • 3.6 L LGX V6
  • 3.6 L LF3 twin-turbocharged V6
  • 6.2 L LT4 supercharged V8[44]

Transmission

• 6-speed GM 6L45 automatic
• 8-speed Aisin TL-80SN automatic[44]
• 8-speed GM 8L45 automatic

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings