Cadillac Escalade
Maintenance specs for 9 variants of the Cadillac Escalade — from 1999 to 2026.
1999–2000 Cadillac Escalade
5.7L V8 (L31) · 4WD
255 hp / 330 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Front fluid80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidAuto-Trak II
Fuel
Tank30 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2002–2006 Cadillac Escalade
6.0L V8 (LQ9) · AWD
345 hp / 380 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L65-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Front fluid80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidAuto-Trak II
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
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
2007–2014 Cadillac Escalade
6.2L V8 (L92) · RWD
403 hp / 417 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank26 gal
TypeRegular 87
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
2007–2014 Cadillac Escalade
6.2L V8 (L92) · 4WD
403 hp / 417 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Front fluid75W-85 Synthetic
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidAuto-Trak II
Fuel
Tank26 gal
TypeRegular 87
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
2015–2020 Cadillac Escalade
6.2L V8 (L86) · RWD
420 hp / 460 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic (8L90)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity11.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank26 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
2015–2020 Cadillac Escalade
6.2L V8 (L86) · 4WD
420 hp / 460 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic (8L90)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity11.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front fluid75W-85 Synthetic
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidAutotrak II
Fuel
Tank26 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
2021–2026 Cadillac Escalade
3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 (LM2) · 4WD
277 hp / 460 lb-ft
Transmission
Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity13 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front fluid75W-85 Synthetic
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidAutotrak II
Fuel
Tank24 gal
TypeDiesel
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2021–2026 Cadillac Escalade
6.2L V8 (L87) · RWD
420 hp / 460 lb-ft
Transmission
Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity13 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank24 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
2021–2026 Cadillac Escalade
6.2L V8 (L87) · 4WD
420 hp / 460 lb-ft
Transmission
Type10-Speed Automatic (10L80)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity13 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front fluid75W-85 Synthetic
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidAutotrak II
Fuel
Tank24 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