Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9087647) - 2016 - crc - 5/4/15Vehicle Care 245Add enough oil to put the levelsomewhere in the proper operatingrange. Push the dipstick all the wayback in when finished.Selecting the Right Engine OilSelecting the right engine oildepends on both the proper oilspecification and viscosity grade.See Recommended Fluids andLubricants 0 340.SpecificationAsk for and use engine oils thatmeet the dexos1™ specification.Engine oils that have beenapproved by GM as meeting thedexos1 specification are markedwith the dexos1 approved logo. Seewww.gmdexos.com.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 thedexos1 specification.Viscosity GradeUse SAE 5W-30 viscosity gradeengine oil.Cold Temperature Operation: 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.Engine Oil Additives/EngineOil FlushesDo not add anything to the oil. Therecommended oils meeting thedexos1 specification are all that isneeded for good performance andengine protection.Engine oil system flushes are notrecommended and could causeengine damage not covered by thevehicle warranty.What to Do with Used OilUsed engine oil contains certainelements that can be unhealthy foryour skin and could even causecancer. Do not let used oil stay onyour skin for very long. Clean yourskin and nails with soap and water,or a good hand cleaner. Wash orproperly dispose of clothing or ragscontaining used engine oil. See themanufacturer's warnings about theuse and disposal of oil products.Used oil can be a threat to theenvironment. If you change yourown oil, be sure to drain all the oilfrom the filter before disposal. Neverdispose of oil by putting it in the
