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2009 Cadillac STS Base, 4.6 A, RWD

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2009 Cadillac STS Base, 4.6 A, RWDSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 4.70 OZS. 0.13 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.38 LBS. 0.62 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD 6L50/MYB Drain and Refill 6.70 QTS. 6.34 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 Trans Mfr CD 6L50/MYB Dry 11.40 QTS. 10.78 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 Trans Mfr CD 6L50/MYB Overhaul 11.20 QTS. 10.59 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,Dry Fill 1.27 QTS. 1.2 L GL-5, SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 12378261 or equivalent meeting GM Specifications: (9986115). With a complete drain and refill add 4 oz. of Limited-Slip Axle Lubricant Additive. S
Differential Gear Oil Front,Wet Fill 1.06 QTS. 1 L GL-5, SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 12378261 or equivalent meeting GM Specifications: (9986115). With a complete drain and refill add 4 oz. of Limited-Slip Axle Lubricant Additive. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,Drain and Refill,w/Limited Slip Differential 1.26 QTS. 1.19 L GL-5, SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 12378261 or equivalent meeting GM Specifications: (9986115). Limited Slip Differential Additive: Drain and Refill with cover removed add: 3.38 oz. Drain and Refill with use of drain plug add: 2.37 oz. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,Drain and Refill,w/o Limited Slip Differential 1.30 QTS. 1.23 L GL-5, SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 12378261 or equivalent meeting GM Specifications: (9986115). S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,Drain and Refill,w/use of Drain Plug 1.16 QTS. 1.09 L GL-5, SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil GM Part No. 12378261 or equivalent meeting GM Specifications: (9986115). S
Engine Coolant 4.6L Eng 11.70 QTS. 11.07 L 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean drinkable water All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. S
Engine Oil 4.6L Eng w/Filter 8.00 QTS. 7.57 L API - SAE 5W-30 Use synthetic oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M. DO NOT use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. S
Fuel Tank 17.50 GALS. 66.24 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No. 89021184. S
Transfer Case Fluid 0.90 QTS. 0.85 L Manual Transmission Fluid GM Part No. 88861800. 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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