2016–2019 Cadillac ATS-V
By Ray Delgado ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 24, 2026 · Updated Oct 14, 2026
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Quick answer: Oil and Filter Change on a 2016–2019 Cadillac ATS-V is rated Moderate and takes about 45–60 minutes. You'll need 7 tools for this job, and parts cost about $53. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5W-30 dexos full-synthetic oil (6 quarts) | — | $35.00 | |
| Cartridge oil filter element with O-ring | — | $18.00 |
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Follow these steps carefully
Idle 2–3 minutes, then shut it off. The car sits low and must stay level for an accurate fill — drive it onto ramps or lift all four corners evenly. Set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
Remove the belly pan's Torx or 7mm screws and lower it carefully. Keep track of the fasteners; they're easy to lose. With the shield off, the drain plug and filter housing are accessible.
Remove the fill cap to vent the crankcase. Position a large pan under the plug; loosen with a wrench, remove by hand. Allow a full 10–15 minutes — the turbo oil lines need time to drain back.
I give it the full ten to fifteen minutes — the turbo oil lines hold a surprising amount, and I rush the drain only when I want to end up overfilled. Waiting is the cheapest precision on this job.
Unscrew plastic housing cap — it's reached from above or below depending on model year. Pull the old cartridge and wipe the housing clean. Oil the new O-ring, seat the cartridge, and thread the cap on snugly by hand.
Thread the drain plug in by hand and snug it with a wrench — the pan threads are delicate. Pour in 6 quarts of 5W-30 dexos-approved full synthetic through the fill tube. Reinstall the fill cap.
I thread that drain plug in by hand first — the LF4's pan threads are delicate. Cross-threading one is an expensive mistake, and I've never seen a patient hand start go wrong.
Idle a minute, watching the plug and filter housing for drips. Shut it off, wait 2 minutes, then check the dipstick — the twin-turbo must read at the full mark, not over. Top up in small increments.
Refit the belly pan and tighten all its screws. Reset the oil-life monitor via the steering-wheel controls. Lower the car and take a short drive, then recheck the level once more after the oil has circulated.
Pour the used oil into sealed containers and bag the old filter element. Most auto-parts stores accept both for free recycling. Log the mileage — the turbocharged LF4 is hardest on oil, so don't stretch intervals beyond the monitor's recommendation.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
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