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Cadillac XLR

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Cadillac XLR — from 2004 to 2009.

20042009 Cadillac XLR

4.6L V8 Northstar (LH2) · RWD

320 hp / 310 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity7.5 qt
FilterPF46

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic (5L50-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity12.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5

Fuel

Tank18 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size235/50R18 front / 255/45R18 rear
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 235/50R18 front / 255/45R18 rear tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA770 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.05 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

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