Cadillac 2012 Cadillac SRX, Owner'S Manual

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Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-10 Vehicle Care
Viscosity Grade
SAE 5W ‐ 30 is the best viscosity
grade for the vehicle. Do not use
other viscosity grade oils such as
SAE 10W
‐ 30, 10W ‐ 40, or 20W ‐ 50.
If in an area of extreme cold,
where the temperature falls below
− 20°F ( − 29°C), an SAE 0W ‐ 30
oil should be used. An oil of this
viscosity grade will provide easier
cold starting for the engine at
extremely low temperatures.
When selecting an oil of the
appropriate viscosity grade,
always select an oil that meets
the dexos1 specification or
equivalent. See
“ Specification ”
for more information.
Engine Oil Additives/Engine
Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil.
The recommended oils with the
dexos specification and displaying
the dexos certification mark are all
that is needed for good performance
and engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause
engine damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain
elements that can be unhealthy for
your skin and could even cause
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
your skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and water,
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or
properly dispose of clothing or rags
containing used engine oil. See the
manufacturer's warnings about the
use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the
environment. If you change your
own oil, be sure to drain all the
oil from the filter before disposal.
Never dispose of oil by putting
it in the trash or pouring it on the
ground, into sewers, or into streams
or bodies of water. Recycle it by
taking it to a place that collects
used oil.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system
that indicates when to change the
engine oil and filter. This is based
on a combination of factors which
include engine revolutions, engine
temperature, and miles driven.
Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change is
indicated can vary considerably.
For the oil life system to work
properly, the system must be reset
every time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated
that oil life has been diminished,
it indicates that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message comes on.