2008 Cadillac Escalade EXTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/o Rear AC 8.00 OZS. 0.23 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Rear A/C 11.00 OZS. 0.32 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant Front & Rear 2.50 LBS. 1.13 KG R-134a S
Air Cond Refrigerant Front 1.60 LBS. 0.72 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overhaul 10.50 QTS. 9.93 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Front Axle 8.25" 1.51 QTS. 1.42 L SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil GM Part No. 1052271. S
Differential Gear Oil Front Axle 9.25" 1.83 QTS. 1.73 L SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil GM Part No. 1052271. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle 8.6",LD/HD Axle 2.75 QTS. 2.6 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 12378261 or equivalent meeting GM Specifications: (9986115). S
Differential Gear Oil Rear Axle 8.6" 2.15 QTS. 2.03 L SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 12378261 or equivalent meeting GM Specifications: (9986115). S
Engine Coolant 17.60 QTS. 16.65 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean drinkable water Add 2.1 qts. if equipped with rear heater. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Engine Oil w/Filter 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L API - SAE 5W-30 Use oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M. DO NOT use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. S
Engine Oil w/o Filter 5.50 QTS. 5.2 L API - SAE 5W-30 Use oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M. DO NOT use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. S
Fuel Tank 31.50 GALS. 119.24 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 89021184. S
Transfer Case Fluid 2.00 QTS. 1.89 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Optikleen Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S
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