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Approximate Fluid Capacities for Cadillac STS 2008

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations for more information.

Application

Capacities

Metric

English

Cooling System

  • 3.6L Engine - RPO LLT

10.8 liters

11.4 quarts

  • 3.6L Engine - RPO LY7

11.1 liters

11.7 quarts

  • 4.4L (V-Series) Engine

11.7 liters

12.4 quarts

  • 4.6L Engine

11.7 liters

12.4 quarts

Intercooler System 4.4L (V-Series) Engine

2.8 liters

2.9 quarts

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 3.6L Engine

5.7 liters

6.0 quarts

  • 4.4L V8 (V-Series) Engine

8.5 liters

9.0 quarts

  • 4.6L Engine

7.6 liters

8.0 quarts

Front Axle

  • Dry Fill

1.2 liters

1.27 quarts

  • Wet Fill

1.0 liters

1.06 quarts

Rear Axle - Drain and Fill, if differential side cover has been removed to service any internal differential components

  • For vehicles equipped with Limited Slip Differential

1.2 liters

1.26 quarts

  • For vehicles not equipped with Limited Slip Differential

1.3 liters

1.3 quarts

  • Drain and Fill with use of drain plug

1.1 liters

1.16 quarts

Important: The following is for vehicles equipped with the Limited Slip Differential option. The Limited Slip Additive container capacity is greater than the amount needed. Only add the amount specified.

  • Drain and Fill with cover removed

100 ml

3.38 oz

  • Drain and Fill with use of drain plug

70 ml

2.37 oz

Fuel Tank

66.2 liters

17.5 gallons

Transfer Case

850 ml

0.90 quarts

Transmission (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement)

  • 6-Speed Automatic

6.3 liters

6.7 quarts

  • 6-Speed Automatic (V-Series)

6.2 liters

6.5 quarts

All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual. Recheck the fluid level after filling.