2007 CADILLAC STS engine oil

(n)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
(o)Drain, ush, and rell intercooler system. This
service can be complex; you should have your
dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on
page 389
(p)For supercharged engines only: Have your
dealer check the supercharger oil level and
add the proper supercharger oil as needed
(or every 36 months, whichever occurs rst).
See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 516Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help
ensure the safety, dependability, and emission
control performance of your vehicle. Your
GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you with
these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 516.
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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 380for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper
level can cause damage to the engine not
covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 389for further details.
Intercooler Coolant Level Check
(4.4L Supercharged Engine)
Check the coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 389for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inated to the correct pressures. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 431. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 464.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation is recommended if your vehicle has
the same size tires at all four wheel positions
and may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if
necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection
and Rotation on page 438.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication can be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilThe engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard can be identied as
synthetic, and should also be
identied with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certied
for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. However, not all synthetic
API oils with the starburst symbol
will meet this GM standard. You
should look for and use only oil that
meets GM Standard GM4718M. GM
Goodwrench
®oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. For
the proper viscosity, seeEngine Oil
on page 380.
Engine Cooling
System50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 389.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Intercooler
System
(4.4L V8
Supercharged
engine)50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
SuperchargerSupercharger Oil
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345982,
in Canada 10953513). See
Supercharger Oil on page 385
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your
GM dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Element
3.6L V6 and 4.6L V8 25735595 A2944C
4.4L V8 (V-Series) 15813300 A3078C
Engine Oil Filter
3.6L V6 25177917 PF2129
4.4L V8 (V-Series) 89017527
1PF261
4.6L V8 89017342 PF61
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 88957450 CF13C
Spark Plugs
3.6L V6 12597464 41-990
4.4L V8 (V-Series) 12592619 41-991
4.6L V8 12571535 41-987
Windshield Wiper Blade
Driver’s Side – 22 inches (56.5 cm) 88958361 —
Passenger’s Side – 21 inches (53.0 cm) 88958359 —
1Notice: If your vehicle is an STS-V model, the engine uses a special oil lter. The use of any other engine oil lter
could lead to lter failure and result in severe engine damage. Damage caused by use of the wrong engine oil lter
would not be covered by your new vehicle warranty.
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Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 258
DIC Controls and Displays....................... 258
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 264
Other Messages....................................... 279
Driving
At Night................................................... 333
City.......................................................... 338
Defensive................................................. 316
Drunken................................................... 317
Freeway................................................... 339
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 342
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 335
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 349
Winter...................................................... 344
Dual Climate Control System....................... 230
E
Electric Power Management........................ 221
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 486
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 487
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 486
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 487Electrical System (cont.)
Rear Underseat Fuse Block..................... 492
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 488
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 486
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 386
Battery..................................................... 408
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 252
Coolant.................................................... 389
Coolant Heater......................................... 115
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 251
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 251
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 519
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 373
Exhaust................................................... 125
Oil ........................................................... 380
Oil Life System........................................ 383
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 395
Overheating............................................. 393
Starting.................................................... 113
Supercharger Oil...................................... 385
Entry Lighting.............................................. 220
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 536
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 37
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver.................... 219
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L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 423
Lamps
Battery Load Management....................... 221
Electric Power Management..................... 221
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 219
Fog .......................................................... 217
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.............. 222
Reading................................................... 221
Twilight Sentinel
®..................................... 218
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 50
Lifting Your Vehicle, Tires............................ 448
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 244
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 249
Brake System Warning............................. 248
Charging System..................................... 247
Cruise Control.......................................... 256
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 251
Fog Lamp................................................ 256
Highbeam On.......................................... 257
Lights On Reminder................................. 256
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light............. 249Light (cont.)
Malfunction Indicator................................ 252
Oil Pressure............................................. 255
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 245
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 244
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 243
Security................................................... 256
TCS Warning Light.................................. 250
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ... 250
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 220
Parade Dimming...................................... 220
Limited-Slip Rear Axle................................. 325
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 349
Lockout Protection....................................... 101
Locks
Door.......................................................... 98
Lockout Protection................................... 101
Power Door............................................... 99
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 99
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 100
Loss of Control........................................... 332
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................ 9
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O
Odometer.................................................... 243
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 330
Oil
Engine..................................................... 380
Pressure Light.......................................... 255
Supercharger, Engine............................... 385
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 383
Older Children, Restraints............................. 38
Online Owner Center................................... 528
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 132
Operation, Universal Home Remote
System............................................137, 142
Other Warning Devices................................ 180
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 237
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 228
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror........................ 131
Convex Mirror.......................................... 131
Parallel Park Assist Mirror........................ 131
Power Heated Mirrors.............................. 130
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 395
Owner Checks and Services....................... 512
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 483
Panic Brake Assist...................................... 327
Parade Dimming.......................................... 220
Park Aid...................................................... 226
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 122
Shifting Out of......................................... 124
Parking
Assist....................................................... 226
Brake....................................................... 121
Over Things That Burn............................ 124
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 245
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 239
Passenger Sensing System........................... 74
Passing....................................................... 330
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 228
Door Locks................................................ 99
Electrical System..................................... 487
Inadvertent Battery Saver ......................... 222
Lumbar Controls.......................................... 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 11
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 112
Seat............................................................ 9
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