Engine Oil - Cadillac SRX 2012 Owner's Manual

10-8 Vehicle Care
To remove:
1. Remove the oil fill cap (A).
2. Remove the engine cover
bolt (B).
3. Raise the engine cover (C) to
release from the retainers.
4. Lift and remove the engine
cover.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to
reinstall engine cover.

Engine Oil

To ensure proper engine
performance and long life,
careful attention must be paid
to engine oil. Following these
simple, but important steps will
help protect your investment:
Always use engine oil approved
.
to the proper specification and
of the proper viscosity grade.
See "Selecting the Right Engine
Oil" in this section.
Check the engine oil level
.
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See "Checking
Engine Oil" and "When to Add
Engine Oil" in this section.
Change the engine oil at the
.
appropriate time. See Engine
Oil Life System on page 10 10.
Always dispose of engine oil
.
properly. See "What to Do with
Used Oil" in this section.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order
to get an accurate reading, the
vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle
is a yellow loop. See Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 10 6 for the location
of the engine oil dipstick.
1. If the engine has been running
recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean
it with a paper towel or cloth,
then push it back in all the way.
Remove it again, keeping the
tip down, and check the level.