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What is the best oil for Cadillac?

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ValeriaMarie

07/24/25 9:41am

Cadillac performs best with full synthetic oil of 40 viscosity. Most models under Cadillac are equipped with turbocharged engines, which are recommended to use full synthetic oil of 40 viscosity. For turbocharged engines, it is advisable to use 0w40 or 5w40 full synthetic oil. For naturally aspirated engines, 0w30 or 5w30 full synthetic oil is recommended. Below is relevant information about automotive oil: 1. There are three types of oil: full synthetic oil, semi-synthetic oil, and mineral oil. 2. The base oil of full synthetic oil is artificially synthesized, so the molecular size and shape of this oil are uniform. Full synthetic oil offers excellent lubrication and a long service life. 3. The base oil of mineral oil is refined from petroleum, resulting in irregular molecular sizes and shapes. Mineral oil has a shorter service life and relatively average lubrication performance. 4. Semi-synthetic oil offers lubrication performance and service life that fall between full synthetic oil and mineral oil.

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LeIsabela

08/11/25 4:55am

I think the most crucial factor in choosing engine oil for Cadillacs is to follow the manual's requirements. For my XT5, the manufacturer directly recommends using 5W-30 full synthetic oil, especially those with the dexos1 certification mark. This type of oil ensures smooth starts even at minus thirty degrees Celsius and maintains tough oil film under high temperatures. Major brands like Mobil and Shell offer corresponding products, and the original oil used during maintenance at 4S stores is actually OEM by Mobil. For the first few years of a new car, changing the oil every 5,000-8,000 kilometers as per the manual is sufficient. However, if you frequently engage in aggressive driving or often drive on mountain roads, the interval should be shortened. By the way, don't skimp by using mineral oil—Cadillac engines nowadays have high precision and only full synthetic oil can withstand the high temperatures and pressures.

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