2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files

NOTICE:Use only engine oil with the American PetroleumInstitute Certified For Gasoline Enginesstarburst symbol. Failure to use therecommended oil can result in engine damage notcovered by your warranty.GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements foryour vehicle.If you are in an area where the temperature falls below-20 F (-29 C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both will provideeasier cold starting and better protection for your engineat extremely low temperatures.Engine Oil AdditivesDon’t add anything to your oil. The recommended oilswith the starburst symbol are all you will need for goodperformance and engine protection.6-14When to Change Engine OilIf any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/citymaintenance schedule: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).This is particularly important when outsidetemperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequentdriving in stop-and-go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top ofyour vehicle. The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxior other commercial application.Driving under these conditions causes engine oil tobreak down sooner. If any one of these is true for yourvehicle, then you need to change your oil and filterevery 5,000 miles (8 000 km) or 3 months -- whicheveroccurs first.If none of them is true, use the long trip/highwaymaintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter at thefirst 5,000 miles (8 000 km) or 3 months -- whicheveroccurs first. Then, change the oil and filter every10,000 miles (16 000 km) or 12 months -- whicheveroccurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmedengine under highway conditions causes engine oil tobreak down slower.