2012 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV Oil type

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  • All versions SAE 5W‐30
  • Extreme cold below −20°F (−29°C) SAE 0W‐30

2012 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV Owner's Manual, PDF page 379

SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 17, 2026 · Updated
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Oil type · All versions · PDF page 379

SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.

Oil type · Extreme cold below −20°F (−29°C) · PDF page 379

an SAE 0W‐30 oil should be used

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All versions SAE 5W‐30 “SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.” PDF page 379 ↗
Extreme cold below −20°F (−29°C) SAE 0W‐30 “an SAE 0W‐30 oil should be used” PDF page 379 ↗

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