Cadillac Seville 1997–2004

The Cadillac Seville from 1997 to 2004 marked an era of luxury and innovation for the brand. This generation of Seville was known for its distinctive, angular design, featuring sharp lines and a refined appearance. Inside, the Seville prioritized comfort and luxury, with spacious seating, high-quality materials, and advanced features. Cadillac aimed to provide a smooth and comfortable ride, incorporating a sophisticated suspension system and sound insulation to reduce road noise.

One of the standout features of this Seville generation was its integration of advanced technology, including a touchscreen infotainment system and various driver assistance features. The Seville offered ample power and responsive handling, thanks to its robust engine options and well-tuned chassis. Overall, this era of the Cadillac Seville maintained the brand's reputation for combining luxury and innovation, catering to those seeking a high-end driving experience.

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

Engine 4.6L 8-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W30
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 15 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 7.0 qts

Spark Plug Gap

• 4.6L 8-Cylinder: 0.050″

Engine Coolant

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

Hydraulic Brake System

• Type: Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

Windshield Washer Solvent

• Type: GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent

Parking Brake Cable Guides

• Type:  Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Power Steering System

• Type: GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186).

Automatic Transaxle

• Type: DEXRON®-IIII Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Key Lock Cylinders

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

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

• Type: Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood and Door Hinges

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

Weatherstrip Conditioning

• Type: Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887).

Air Conditioning Refrigerant

• Capacity: 1.0 kg (2.2lbs) 

Cooling System

• Capacity: 13.0 qts (12.3 L)

Fuel

• Capacity: 18.5 gal (70.0 L)

Transaxle

• Capacity: 15.0 qts (14.2 L)

Powertrain

Engine

• 4.6 L LD8 275 hp (205 kW) V8
• 4.6 L L37 300 hp (220 kW) V8

Transmission

• 4-speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

Front Lights

• Cornering Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  3057
• Front Fog Light Bulb: 880
• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb: 194
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  • 4157NAK
• High Beam Headlight Bulb: 9005
• Low Beam Headlight Bulb:
  • 9006
  • HID-D1S
• Stepwell Light Bulb: 562

Rear Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  3157K
• Brake Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  3057K
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: LED
• License Plate Light Bulb: 194
• Parking Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  4157NAK
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  • 3057K
• Tail Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  3057K

Interior Lights

• Ash Tray Light Bulb: 161
• Engine Compartment Light Bulb: 561
• Glove Box Light Bulb: 194
• Map Light Bulb: 168
• Rear Reading Light Bulb: 168
• Trunk Light Bulb: 211-2