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2016 Cadillac CTS oil capacity, type & filter

Multiple engine options are listed for the 2016 Cadillac CTS. Select your engine below before buying oil or a filter.

2016 Cadillac CTS oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
3.6L V6 Turbo — 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K01
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo 6 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50
6.2L V8 10 qt 0W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50

Match one of 3 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

3.6L V6 Turbo
Capacity Not confirmed Confirm the service-fill amount for this engine before adding oil.
Oil type 5W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 AMSOIL EA15K04 Search EA15K04 PUROLATOR PL21495 Search PL21495 PRO-TEC PXL10255 Search PXL10255

AMSOIL EA15K01 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo
Capacity 6 qt i Based on 2 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 5W-30 i Based on 1 checked source: Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source and agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K50 Search EA15K50 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH10064 Search PH10064 Purolator L11403 Search L11403

AMSOIL EA15K50 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

6.2L V8
Capacity 10 qt i Based on 1 checked source: AMSOIL Lookup. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source and capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 0W-30 i Based on 1 checked source: AMSOIL Lookup. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Below -29°C OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K50 Search EA15K50 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH10064 Search PH10064 Purolator L11403 Search L11403

AMSOIL EA15K50 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

5 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-24 How we verify →

Where to Buy View Data Sources
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Full synthetic options for 5W-30
Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 → Castrol Edge 5W-30 → Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30 →

Search paths only — confirm your OEM viscosity spec and quantity before checkout.

2016 Cadillac CTS oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

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Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.

Source coverage for the 2016 Cadillac CTS

Capacity sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager).

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

5 checked source rows for the 2016 Cadillac CTS.

Before ordering for this 2016 Cadillac CTS

Checkout verification checklist
3.6L V6 Turbo Buy →
Capacity
Unverified
Oil type
5W-30
Interval
12 mo
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K01
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Buy →
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Interval
12 mo
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K50
6.2L V8 Buy →
Capacity
10 qt
Oil type
0W-30 (Below -29°C)
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K50

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-24 from AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Cadillac CTS oil specs by year

This table includes checked Cadillac CTS model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2019 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 Purolator L11403
2018 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50
2017 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K50
2016 Current page 7 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K01
2015 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 Purolator L11403
2014 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K28
2013 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K28
2012 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K28
2011 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K28
2010 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K28
2009 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K28
2008 6 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K28
2007 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K28
2006 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K28
2005 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K28

How we verified 2016 Cadillac CTS oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-24.

This page checked 5 sources for the 2016 Cadillac CTS. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.

Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo capacity, 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo oil type, 6.2L V8 capacity, and 6.2L V8 oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
5
Last checked
2026-06-24
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Change interval: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Filter, Oil type 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
Pennzoil OATS Oil type 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-24 Checked source
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
Castrol (Olyslager) Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-24 Visit brand site

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