Automatic Transmission
DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Applies to: Automatic Transmission
Owner’s manual specs
2020 Cadillac XT5 Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2020 Cadillac XT5, copied from Cadillac’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.
From the manufacturer’s manuals. Every figure here is copied from the manufacturer's own manual, with a link to the page it came from. Where a manual is unclear or contradicts itself, we leave the figure out.
Engines in this manual: 2.0L L4, 3.6L V6. Figures that differ by engine say which engine they are for.
Fluids & capacities
All engines
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System 0 260.
Applies to: Engine Coolant
Engine Oil
Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 255.
Applies to: Engine Oil
2.0L L4
Engine Cooling System*
9.5 qt
9 L
Applies to: 2.0L L4 Engine
Engine Oil with Filter
5.3 qt
5 L
Applies to: 2.0L L4 Engine · with filter
3.6L V6
Engine Cooling System*
11.1 qt
10.5 L
Applies to: 3.6L V6 Engine with Heavy Duty Cooling System
Engine Cooling System*
11.2 qt
10.6 L
Applies to: 3.6L V6 Engine
Engine Oil with Filter
6 qt
5.7 L
Applies to: 3.6L V6 Engine · with filter
Maintenance schedule
Normal service schedule
Use this for ordinary driving.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| If the vehicle is not equipped with the engine air filter life system, replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
| Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Check engine air filter life percentage and status. Change engine air filter, if needed. | Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km) |
Severe service schedule
Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| If the vehicle is not equipped with the engine air filter life system, replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
| Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Check engine air filter life percentage and status. Change engine air filter, if needed. | Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km) |
Oil life & reset procedures
Engine oil life system reset
Before you start
- Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change.
Steps
- Using the DIC controls on the right side of the steering wheel, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 124. When remaining oil life is low, the
- Press SEL on the DIC controls and hold SEL down for a few seconds to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and reset the oil life at 100%.
- Press SEL on the steering wheel to move to the Reset/Disable display area. Select Reset then press SEL for several seconds.
- Press SEL to confirm the reset.
You’ll know it worked: If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, the system is reset.
Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle, and the damage may not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Fuse box locations & fuse chart
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Where to find it
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is in the engine compartment, on the driver side of the vehicle.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Where to find it
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is in the center console between the driver and passenger seats.