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2012 Cadillac CTS Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2012 Cadillac CTS oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2012 Cadillac CTS, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 2012 Cadillac CTS oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
3.0L 6-cylinder [5] LFW 56 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)GM 12739960
3.6L 6-cylinder [3] LFX C6 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)GM 12739960
6.2L 8-cylinder [P] LSA W6 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)GM 12739960

Select Your 2012 Cadillac CTS Engine Option

3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code [5] LFW 5

Engine:

3.0L 6-cylinder [5] LFW 5 [aka 3.0L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, V

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12739960

Oil Filter Replaces:

19303249, 19355319, 25177917, 92149006

2012 Cadillac CTS 3.0L 6-cylinder [5] LFW 5 oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEOC3

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57090-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

10.9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

This specification has been updated from the Dexos 1 Gen 2 standard to the newer General Motors (GM) Dexos 1 Gen 3 standard.

3.6L 6-cylinder Engine Code [3] LFX C

Engine:

3.6L 6-cylinder [3] LFX C [aka 3.6L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, V

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12739960

Oil Filter Replaces:

19303249, 19355319, 25177917, 92149006

2012 Cadillac CTS 3.6L 6-cylinder [3] LFX C oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEOC3

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57090-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

11.9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

This specification has been updated from the Dexos 1 Gen 2 standard to the newer General Motors (GM) Dexos 1 Gen 3 standard.

6.2L 8-cylinder Engine Code [P] LSA W

Engine:

6.2L 8-cylinder [P] LSA W [aka 6.2L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, V

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12739960

Oil Filter Replaces:

19303249, 19355319, 25177917, 92149006

2012 Cadillac CTS 6.2L 8-cylinder [P] LSA W oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEOC3

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57060-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

12.5 quarts - This capacity is for the Engine.
2.4 quarts - This is the capacity of the Intercooler.

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

This specification has been updated from the Dexos 1 Gen 2 standard to the newer General Motors (GM) Dexos 1 Gen 3 standard.

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