Cadillac CTS Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Cadillac CTS takes 0W-30 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 5-10 qt with a filter change, on 2019 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2018 models use 5W-30 (5-10 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0W-30 / 5W-30 | 5-10 qt | Shop 0W-30Shop 5W-30 |
| 2018 | 5W-30 | 5-10 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2017 | 5W-30 | 5-10 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2016 | 5W-30 | 5-10 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2014-2015 | 5W-30 | 5-7 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every CTS year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Cadillac CTS take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Cadillac CTS takes 0W-30 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 5-10 qt with a filter change, on 2019 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2018 models use 5W-30 (5-10 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Cadillac CTS take?
About 5-10 qt with a filter change on 2019 models, and 5-10 qt on 2018 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Cadillac CTS?
Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2019: 0W-30/5W-30; 2018: 5W-30; 2017: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 6 of 6 model years is checked against a cited source, most often CarSpecFinder - Cadillac CTS oil, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2019 Cadillac CTS, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (LTG) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2019 Cadillac CTS, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo (LF3). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-09-23. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.