2012 CADILLAC CTS Owners Manual

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Service and Maintenance 11-13
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of
the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is
recommended. See
Engine Oil on page 10‑10.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See
Engine Coolant on page 10‑18.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88862806, in
Canada 88862807).
Windshield Washer Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 89021184, in Canada 89021186).
Hydraulic Clutch System DOT 4 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 88958860, in
Canada 88901244).
Manual Transmission (CTS) SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862475, in Canada 88862476).
Manual Transmission (CTS-V) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800, in Canada 88861801). Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Rear Drive Module and Transfer Case (All‐Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88861950, in Canada 88861951).

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UsageFluid/Lubricant
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723)
or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 992887).

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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
3.0L V6 Engine 15875795 A3096C
3.6L V6 Engine 15875795 A3096C
6.2L V8 Engine 25898499 A3105C
Engine Oil Filter
3.0L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129
3.6L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129
6.2L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 19130403 CF133
Spark Plugs
3.0L V6 Engine 12622561 41-109
3.6L V6 Engine 12622561 41-109
6.2L V8 Engine 12571165 41-104

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PartGM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Wiper Blades —Except CTS-V
Driver Side –56.5 cm (22 in) 15890062—
Passenger Side –53.3 cm (21 in) 15890064—
Wiper Blades —CTS-V
Driver Side –56.5 cm (22 in) 20791461—
Passenger Side –53.3 cm (21 in) 20791462—

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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.Date Odometer
Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed

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11-18 Service and Maintenance
DateOdometer
Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed

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DateOdometer
Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed

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11-20 Service and Maintenance
DateOdometer
Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed