Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
Service and Maintenance 11-7
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
The engine requires a special oil meeting the dexos™ specification. Look
for and use only an oil that meets the dexos™ specification. For the proper
viscosity, see Engine Oil on page 10‑11.
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. U.S. 88862806, in
Canada 88862807).
Windshield Washer Optikleen
®
Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic Power Steering System
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Hydraulic Clutch System
DOT 4 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88958860, in
Canada 88901244).
Manual Transmission (CTS)
SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. U.S. 88862475, in
Canada 88862476).
Manual Transmission (CTS-V)
Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861800, in
Canada 88861801).
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®
-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.