Owner's Manual

Black plate (13,1)
Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Service and Maintenance 11-13
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent,
of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is
recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10‑10.
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Engine Coolant on page 10‑19.
Hydraulic Brake System
DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88862806,
in Canada 88862807).
Hydraulic Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 89021184, in Canada 89021186).
Hydraulic Clutch System
DOT 4 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 88958860,
in Canada 88901244).
Manual Transmission (CTS) SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862475, in Canada 88862476).
Manual Transmission (CTS-V) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800, in Canada 88861801).
Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88861950, in Canada 88861951).