2008 Cadillac XLR Owner's Manual - Page 429

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard can be identified as synthetic, and should also be identified with the American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. However, not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard. Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M. For the proper viscosity, see Engine Oil on page 6-16. Usage Intercooler System (4.4L V8 Supercharged engine) Fluid/Lubricant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. Hydraulic Brake Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. System Windshield Washer Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, System in Canada 89021186). XLR-V: Chassis Lubrication (Rear Toe-Link Outer Ends) Automatic Transmission Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Oil 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable Engine Cooling water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on System page 6-24. 7-11