How Many Liters of Oil Does a Cadillac Need?
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Cadillac generally requires 5 liters of oil. Below are detailed instructions for oil changes: 1. When changing the oil, the oil filter must also be replaced. The new oil filter initially contains no oil; after starting the vehicle, oil will flow into the filter. Waiting 3 minutes after turning off the engine allows the oil to settle into the oil pan, ensuring a more accurate oil level reading. Never check the oil level on a slope, as the vehicle's tilt causes the oil in the pan to tilt as well, leading to an inaccurate measurement. The oil dipstick must be held perpendicular to the ground for the most precise reading. 2. Overfilling oil can interfere with the crankshaft's normal operation and increase fuel consumption. Specifically, when the crankshaft journal moves to the bottom dead center, it may come into contact with the excess oil, creating resistance that disrupts normal operation, which is not permissible. 3. Insufficient oil is also problematic, as it fails to provide adequate lubrication for the engine's moving parts, accelerating wear and potentially causing engine damage. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain the oil level within the specified range.