engine CADILLAC STS 2007 1.G Owners Manual

ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Transmission (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement)
5-Speed Automatic 7.4 qt 7.0 L
6-Speed Automatic 7.3 qt 6.9 L
6-Speed Automatic (V-Series) 6.5 qt 6.2 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft
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All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level as recommended in this
manual. Recheck the uid level after lling.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
3.6L DOHC V6 7 Automatic 0.044 inches (1.11 mm)
4.4L DOHC V8 (V-Series) D Automatic 0.040 inches (1.02 mm)
4.6L DOHC V8 A Automatic 0.050 inches (1.27 mm)
STS-V Engine Data
Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio
4.4L V8 (V-Series)469hp (350 kW)
@ 6400 rpm439 lb ft (595 Nm)
@ 3800 rpm4.4L 9.0:1
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Maintenance Schedule................................ 502
Introduction............................................... 502
Maintenance Requirements........................ 502
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 503
Using the Maintenance Schedule............... 503
Scheduled Maintenance............................. 505
Additional Required Services..................... 508
Maintenance Footnotes.............................. 510
Owner Checks and Services..................... 512At Each Fuel Fill....................................... 513
At Least Once a Month............................. 513
At Least Once a Year............................... 514
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants........ 516
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts ................................. 518
Engine Drive Belt Routing......................... 519
Maintenance Record.................................. 521
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
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Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level
and change as recommended.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The
Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.
See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet
or your dealer for details.
Maintenance Requirements
Notice:Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections, replacement parts, and
recommended uids and lubricants as
prescribed in this manual are necessary to
keep your vehicle in good working condition.
Any damage caused by failure to follow
scheduled maintenance might not be covered
by warranty.
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If you want to purchase service information, see
Service Publications Ordering Information on
page 543.
Owner Checks and Services on page 512tells you
what should be checked, when to check it, and
what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in
good condition.
The proper replacement parts, uids, and
lubricants to use are listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 516andNormal
Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 518.
When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these
are used. All parts should be replaced and all
necessary repairs done before you or anyone else
drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of
genuine GM parts.Scheduled Maintenance
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
in the Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on, it
means that service is required for your vehicle.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible
within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible
that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle
service is necessary for over a year. However, the
engine oil and lter must be changed at least once
a year and at this time the system must be reset.
Your GM Goodwrench
®dealer has GM-trained
service technicians who will perform this work using
genuine GM parts and reset the system.
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If the engine oil life system is ever reset
accidentally, you must service your vehicle within
3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.
Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 383for information on the Engine Oil Life
System and resetting the system.
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
appears, certain services, checks, and inspections
are required. Required services are described
in the following for “MaintenanceI” and
“MaintenanceII.” Generally, it is recommended
that your rst service be MaintenanceI, your
second service be MaintenanceII, and that you
alternate MaintenanceIand MaintenanceII
thereafter. However, in some cases,
MaintenanceIImay be required more often.MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on
within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased
or MaintenanceIIwas performed.
MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the
previous service performed was MaintenanceI.
Always use MaintenanceIIwhenever the message
comes on 10 months or more since the last
service or if the message has not come on at all
for one year.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 380. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 383.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (k).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 386.See footnote (m).•
Check tires for ination pressures and wear. SeeTires on page 421. If tire
rotation is recommended for your vehicle, rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 438and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month on
page 513.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels. If you have the
4.4L V8 supercharged engine, check intercooler uid level. Add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
in this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (g).•
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Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated
miles (kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or
leaks.• •••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.• •••••
Replace engine air cleaner lter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 386.••
4.4L Supercharged Engine:
Supercharger service.See footnote (o).• •••••
Change automatic transmission uid
and lter (severe service).
See footnote (h).•••
Change automatic transmission uid
and lter (normal service).•
For all-wheel-drive vehicles used
for trailer towing: Change transfer
case uid.•••
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Additional Required Services (cont’d)
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Throttle body service.An Emission
Control Service. See footnotes † and (l).• •••••
Replace spark plugs.An Emission
Control Service.•
Engine cooling system service (or every
ve years, whichever occurs rst).An
Emission Control Service.
See footnote (j).•
4.4L Supercharged Engine: Intercooler
system service (or every ve years,
whichever occurs rst).
See footnote (p).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.An
Emission Control Service.
See footnote (n).•
If using DOT-4 brake uid, change
brake uid at a regular maintenance
service every two years.
See footnote (i).
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(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders. Lubricate all
hinges and latches, including those for the hood,
rear compartment, glove box door, and console
door. More frequent lubrication may be required
when exposed to a corrosive environment.
Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak.
(g)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
the lter may require replacement more often.
(h)Change automatic transmission uid and lter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as limousine service.
Uses such as high performance operation.(i)If using DOT-4 brake uid only: Drain, ush,
and rell brake hydraulic system at a regular
maintenance service (IorII) every two years. This
service can be complex; you should have your
dealer perform this service. See Brakes on
page 405.
(j)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have
your dealer perform this service. See Engine
Coolant on page 389 for what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(k)A uid loss in any vehicle system could
indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired and the uid level checked. Add uid
if needed.
(l)Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for
deposits. Open the throttle valve and inspect
all surfaces. Clean as required.
(m)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
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(n)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
(o)Drain, ush, and rell intercooler system. This
service can be complex; you should have your
dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on
page 389
(p)For supercharged engines only: Have your
dealer check the supercharger oil level and
add the proper supercharger oil as needed
(or every 36 months, whichever occurs rst).
See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 516Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help
ensure the safety, dependability, and emission
control performance of your vehicle. Your
GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you with
these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 516.
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