Cadillac Escalade ESV
Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Cadillac Escalade ESV — from 2003 to 2026.
2003–2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV
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 ESV
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
Tank31 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 ESV
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 ESV
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
Tank28 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