Cadillac Escalade Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Cadillac Escalade takes 0W-20 or 0W-40 engine oil, about 8 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2027 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2021-2024 models take 7-8 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2027 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 | 8 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-40 |
| 2021-2024 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 | 7-8 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-40 |
| 2015-2020 | 0W-20 | 8 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2002-2014 | 5W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1999-2000 | 5W-30 | 5.1 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 Escalade year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Cadillac Escalade take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Cadillac Escalade takes 0W-20 or 0W-40 engine oil, about 8 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2027 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2021-2024 models take 7-8 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Cadillac Escalade take?
About 8 qt with a filter change on 2025-2027 models, and 7-8 qt on 2021-2024 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 Escalade?
Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2025-2027: 0W-20/0W-40; 2021-2024: 0W-20/0W-40; 2015-2020: 0W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 27 of 28 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Cadillac Escalade, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Cadillac Escalade, 6.2L 8-cyl (LT4) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Cadillac Escalade, 6.2L 8-cyl (L87). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-10-08. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.