oil dipstick CADILLAC ATS 2019 Owner's Manual

Cadillac ATS/ATS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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174 DRIVING AND OPERATING
Caution
Low oil levels can damage the
engine. If using the vehicle for
competitive driving, the engine may
use more oil than it would with
normal use. Check the oil level
often during competitive driving.
Competitive Driving Mode can be
selected. See Driver Mode Control
0 205.
2.0L L4 Turbo Engine (LTG) Only:
. Use a 600 W fan in addition to the
production option V03.
3.6L V6 Non-Turbo (LGX)
Engine Only:
. 3.6L V6 Non-Turbo Engine (LGX)
with Oil Cooler: Confirm the oil
level is at the upper mark that
shows the proper operating range
on the engine oil dipstick.
. 3.6L V6 Non-Turbo Engine (LGX)
without Oil Cooler: Do not use for
track events and competitive
driving. 3.6L V6 Twin Turbo Engine
(LF4) Only:
.
The 3.6L V6 twin turbo engine
(LF4) comes standard with a 7 qt
sump, integrated oil cooler, and
other powertrain and powertrain
cooling components in preparation
for track use.
Fuel
Use premium unleaded gasoline with
a posted octane rating of 93 at a track
event. Unleaded gasoline with a
posted octane rating of 91 may be
used, but performance will be
degraded.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Have the transmission fluid set to the
track specific oil level prior to track
usage. Transmission fluid should be
changed after every 15 hours of track
usage. Any transmission level set or
change should be performed at your
dealer.
Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual transmission fluid should be
changed after every 15 hours of track
usage.
Brake Fluid
.Before racing, replace existing
brake fluid with a qualified racing
brake fluid from a sealed
container. Brake fluid with a dry
boiling point >279 °C (534 °F) is
qualified. If racing brake fluid is
used, replace it with GM approved
brake fluid before driving on
public roads. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0337.
. Do not use silicone-based fluids.
If racing brake fluid is in the vehicle
and the age of the brake fluid is over a
month old or unknown, replace the
brake fluid between racing/closed
track driving.

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1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 263.
2. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0312.
3. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0312.
4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
See Cooling System (Engine) 0257
or Cooling System (Intercooler)
0 262.
5. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
0274.
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil
0 251.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View).
See Cooling System (Engine) 0257
or Cooling System (Intercooler)
0 262.
8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil 0251. 9. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
See Brake Fluid 0265 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0255.
10. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0256.

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VEHICLE CARE 249
1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 263.
2. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0312.
3. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0312.
4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
See Cooling System (Engine) 0257
or Cooling System (Intercooler)
0 262.
5. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
0274.
6. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View).
See Cooling System (Engine) 0257
or Cooling System (Intercooler)
0 262.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil
0 251.
8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil 0251. 9. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
See Brake Fluid 0265 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0255.
10. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0256.

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VEHICLE CARE 251
1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 263.
2. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0312.
3. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0312.
4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
See Cooling System (Engine) 0257
or Cooling System (Intercooler)
0 262.
5. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
0274.
6. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View).
See Cooling System (Engine) 0257
or Cooling System (Intercooler)
0 262.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil
0 251.
8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil 0251. 9. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
See Brake Fluid 0265 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0255.
10. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0256.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance
and long life, careful attention must
be paid to engine oil. Following these
simple, but important steps will help
protect your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
this section.
. Check the engine oil level regularly
and maintain the proper oil level.
See “Checking Engine Oil” and
“When to Add Engine Oil” in this
section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0253.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially prior
to a long trip. The engine oil dipstick
handle is a loop. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0246 for the
location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle may
be hot; it could burn you. Use a
towel or glove to touch the dipstick
handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the oil
level.
Follow these guidelines:
. To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground. Check
the engine oil level after the
engine has been off for at least
two hours. Checking the engine oil
level on steep grades or too soon
after engine shutoff can result in
incorrect readings. Accuracy

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improves when checking a cold
engine prior to starting. Remove
the dipstick and check the level.
. If unable to wait two hours, the
engine must be off for at least
15 minutes if the engine is warm,
or at least 30 minutes if the
engine is not warm. Pull out the
dipstick, wipe it with a clean paper
towel or cloth, then push it back
in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check
the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
2.0L L4 Engine (LTG)
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX)
3.6L V6 Twin Turbo Engine (LF4)
If the oil is below the cross-hatched
area at the tip of the dipstick and the
engine has been off for at least
15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the
recommended oil and then recheck
the level. See “Selecting the Right
Engine Oil” later in this section for an
explanation of what kind of oil to use.
For engine oil crankcase capacity, see
Capacities and Specifications 0342.
Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil levels
above or below the acceptable
operating range shown on the
dipstick are harmful to the engine.
If the oil level is above the
operating range (i.e., the engine has
so much oil that the oil level gets
above the cross-hatched area that
shows the proper operating range),
the engine could be damaged. Drain
the excess oil or limit driving of the
vehicle, and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 246 for the location of the engine oil
fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating
range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when through.