Black plate (8,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087690) - 2015 -CRC - 7/2/1410-8 Vehicle CareCaution (Continued)operating range, i.e., the enginehas so much oil that the oil levelgets above the cross-hatchedarea that shows the properoperating range, the engine couldbe damaged. You should drainout the excess oil or limit drivingof the vehicle and seek a serviceprofessional to remove theexcess amount of oil.See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 10-5 for the location of theengine oil fill cap.Add enough oil to put the levelsomewhere in the proper operatingrange. Push the dipstick all the wayback in when done.Selecting the Right Engine OilSelecting the right engine oildepends on both the proper oilspecification and viscosity grade.See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 11-5.SpecificationAsk for and use engine oils thatmeet the dexos2™ specification.Engine oils that have beenapproved by GM as meeting thedexos2 specification are markedwith the dexos2 approved logo.{ CautionFailure to use the recommendedengine oil can result in enginedamage not covered by thevehicle warranty. Check with yourdealer or service provider onwhether the oil is approved to thedexos2 specification.Viscosity GradeUse SAE 5W-30 viscosity gradeengine oil.Cold Temperature Operation: If in anarea of extreme cold, where thetemperature falls below −29°C(−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may beused. An oil of this viscosity gradewill provide easier cold starting forthe engine at extremely lowtemperatures. When selecting an oilof the appropriate viscosity grade,always select an oil of the correctspecification. See “Specification”earlier in this section for moreinformation.
