Cadillac CTS
Maintenance specs for 8 variants of the Cadillac CTS — from 2003 to 2019.
2003–2007 Cadillac CTS
3.2L V6 (LA3) · RWD
220 hp / 220 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic (5L40-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank17.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2004–2007 Cadillac CTS
2.8L V6 (LP1) · RWD
210 hp / 195 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic (5L40-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank17.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2004–2007 Cadillac CTS
3.6L V6 (LY7) · RWD
255 hp / 252 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic (5L40-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank17.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2008–2013 Cadillac CTS
3.0L V6 (LF1) · RWD
270 hp / 223 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L50)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank17.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2008–2013 Cadillac CTS
3.6L V6 (LLT) · RWD
304 hp / 274 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L50)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank17.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2008–2013 Cadillac CTS
3.6L V6 (LLT) · AWD
304 hp / 274 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L50)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Front fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank17.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2014–2019 Cadillac CTS
2.0L Turbo I4 (LTG) · RWD
272 hp / 295 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic (8L45)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank17 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2014–2019 Cadillac CTS
3.6L V6 (LGX) · RWD
335 hp / 285 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic (8L45)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity10.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank17 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs97,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi