Cadillac CTS and CTS-V Oil Type by Year

Newest year we have: the 2019 Cadillac CTS and CTS-V manual lists SAE 5W-30. Across 2011–2019 it changes by year and version, so check yours below. Each year links to its owner's manual page.

Representative photo of the Cadillac CTS and CTS-V
Representative photo of the Cadillac CTS and CTS-V. Photo: Bull-Doser, public domain
YearOil typeSource
2019 SAE 5W-30 2019 manual →
2018 SAE 5W-30 2.0L L4 Turbo (LTG), 3.6L V6 (LGX), 3.6L V6 Twin Turbo (LF3)0W-40 or 5W-40 6.2L Supercharged (LT4) Engine 2018 manual →
2017 0W-40 or 5W-40 6.2L Supercharged (LT4) Engine5W-30 2017 manual →
2016 5W-30 all (except 6.2L LT4 per track-use note)0W-40 or 5W-40 6.2L Supercharged (LT4) Engine 2016 manual →
2013 SAE 5W-30SAE 0W-30 extreme cold below −29°C (−20°F) 2013 manual →
2012 5W‐300W‐30 all (extreme cold, below −20°F (−29°C)) 2012 manual →
2011 SAE 5W-30 2011 manual →

Years are the 2011–2019 model years we have the owner's manual for. Open a year to see every version and the page it's printed on.

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