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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1993ALLANTE V8-281 4.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSCAPACITY SPECIFICATIONSMAINTENANCECRANKCASE
1993 Cadillac Allante V8-281 4.6L
Crankcase
1993 Cadillac Allante V8-281 4.6LSECTION Crankcase
TYPE SG(Motor Oil, API Service SG)
SH(Motor Oil, API Service SH)
Use energy conserving oils
CAPACITY, Refill:
Allante 5.7 Liters 6.0 Quart
4.6L code Y,9 6.6 Liters 7.0 Quart
All other FWD 4.7 Liters 5.0 Quart
RWD 3.8 Liters 4.0 Quart
Capacity shown is without filter. When replacing, filter, additional oil may be needed
All Temperature 1993-94 RWD 5W-30*
Above 40°F (4°C) Except 4.9L code B 30**
Above 40°F (4°C) 4.9L code B 30
Above 0°F (-18°C) 10W-30+
Below 60°F (16°C) Except 1993-94 RWD 5W-30*
+Preferred Except RWD
*Preferred RWD
**Use only if other specified grades are unavailable
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.