Cadillac 2005 STS - Manual (Page 406)

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained
from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
The engine requires a special engine
oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Oils meeting this standard may be
identified as synthetic, and should
also be identified with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. You should look
for and use only oil that meets GM
Standard GM4718M. GM
Goodwrench oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. For the
proper viscosity, see Engine Oil on
page 5-16.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
® Coolant. See Engine
Coolant on page 5-23.
Hydraulic Brake
System
Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer Solvent
GM Optikleen ® Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
System
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
Transmission
DEXRON ® -III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specification”
on the label.
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