You're driving home down Old Fort Parkway after work, pretty sure it's time for a Cadillac oil change. You can't remember when the last one was, and the dash hasn't said a word.
The car will tell you when a change is due: the oil life monitor counts engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven, then shows Change Engine Oil Soon. Plan on changing the oil and filter within 600 miles of that message, and at least once a year even if it never appears.
Get one when your Cadillac's oil life monitor asks for it, and at least once a year. The monitor tracks how you drive, so your oil change interval can vary a lot from one driver to the next.
Drive a lot, and the monitor usually gets there first. Drive very little, and the year is the limit that matters, since the monitor may go more than a year without calling for service.
If you can't remember your last change, check your service records. If you can't find one, have the oil changed.
It means your oil life monitor estimates the oil's life is nearly used up, and it's time for an oil and filter change. Plan to get it done as soon as possible, within the next 600 miles.
Because it tracks more than miles, two drivers with the same odometer reading can get very different calls. If most of your drives are short trips that start cold, the engine often never gets hot enough to burn off the fuel that collects in the oil, and that's one of the things that limits how long oil lasts.
A Cadillac takes full synthetic oil that meets GM's dexos specification. Which dexos specification and which viscosity grade depends on your engine, and your owner's manual lists both for yours.
Many engines take SAE 0W-20 and some take SAE 5W-30, and some high-performance engines call for a different specification altogether. Check the manual before you buy a bottle. Oils GM has approved carry a dexos logo on the label.
Don't add anything to the oil. Your owner's manual says the recommended oil is all your engine needs, and it advises against engine oil flushes, which can cause engine damage.
Our technicians match the oil to your engine's specification. We offer ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic and Mobil 1 full synthetic.
Yes. Have the oil and filter changed together, at least as often as your oil life monitor or owner's manual calls for. The filter traps debris so your engine is lubricated with clean oil, and driving with dirty oil can damage your engine and shorten its life.
Use a filter that meets the specification in your owner's manual. It doesn't change with the type of oil, so synthetic oil doesn't call for a special filter. Every oil change here comes with a new manufacturer-approved filter.
Bring the car to a safe stop and don't restart the engine, because running it with low oil pressure can damage it. Check the oil level if you can, since your owner's manual shows how, then contact us.
That message is different from Change Engine Oil Soon, which is a service reminder. The pressure message is the one that means stop.
If you notice oil leaking under the car, schedule service.
Our oil and filter change service includes fresh oil, a new manufacturer-approved filter, and a multi-point inspection that covers your tires, brakes, battery, and fluid levels, all done by our Certified Service technicians. We also reset your oil life monitor when the oil is changed, so it can start counting toward the next one.
Yes. Our Cadillac Mobile Service van can come to you, or we can pick the car up, so you don't have to bring it in yourself.
| Your situation | Your option | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| You can bring the car to us | Our Certified Service technicians handle the oil and filter change at our service center. | Pick a time with our online scheduler. |
| You can't get away from home or work | Our Mobile Service van can handle oil changes at your home or workplace. | Schedule Mobile Service and ask our team what it covers for your Cadillac. |
| You can't bring the car in, and the van can't come to you | We can pick the car up for eligible service and return it afterward. | Contact us about pickup and delivery when you schedule. |
