Recommended Fluids And Lubricants - Cadillac 2005 CTS Owner's Manual

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage
The engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard may be identified as
synthetic, and should also be
identified with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Engine Oil However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. You should
look for and use only an oil that
meets GM Standard GM4718M.
GM Goodwrench oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle.
For the proper viscosity, see
Engine Oil on page 5-16 .
Fluid/Lubricant
Usage
50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and use only
Engine Coolant
DEX-COOL
See Engine Coolant on page 5-26 .
Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11
System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
GM Optikleen
Washer Solvent
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
Hydraulic (GM Part No. U.S. 12345347, in
Clutch System Canada 10953517) or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid.
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
Parking Brake
88901242) or lubricant meeting
Cable Guides
requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
System
Canada 89021186).
Fluid/Lubricant
®
Coolant.
®
Brake Fluid or
®
Washer Solvent.
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