Recommended Fluids And Lubricants - Cadillac 2009 CTS Owner's Manual

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit,
check the sealant expiration date printed on the
instruction label of the kit at least once a year.
See your dealer/retailer for a replacement canister.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage
The engine requires a special engine
oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Oils meeting this standard can be
identified as synthetic, and should
also be identified with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for
Engine Oil Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. Look for and use
only an oil that meets GM Standard
GM4718M. For the proper viscosity,
see Engine Oil on page 5-18.
6-14
Fluid/Lubricant
Usage
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
Engine Coolant
Coolant. See Engine Coolant on
page 5-31.
Intercooler
System 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
(6.2L V8 water and use only DEX-COOL
Supercharged Coolant.
Engine)
DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Hydraulic Brake
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377967,
System
in Canada 89021320).
Windshield
Optikleen
Washer
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only
Hydraulic GM Part No. U.S. 88958860,
Clutch System in Canada 88901244,
Super DOT-4 brake fluid.
Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Parking Brake
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
Cable Guides
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
System
in Canada 89021186).
Fluid/Lubricant
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Washer Solvent.