New Member - CT5-V Blackwing

[TLM]

Blackwing Newbie. I got a 2024 CT5-V Blackwing, manual. Bought it new with 7 miles on it. I got 525 miles on it now. So far I really like the car. Its funny, people in my area have no idea what this car is. They just think its a typical Cadillac.

How are the oil changes on these car? I typically change my own oil, don't trust the dealer. I have looked on You Tube and there are no video's on changing the oil in a CT5 Blackwing with a LT4. I am not familiar with the LT4.

 

[1Evil55]

She's a beaut Clark!

Hello from just a bit south of you. My favorite area on the planet is up dere in da nort woods, Hiawatha!

 

[Sully]

Blackwing Newbie. I got a 2024 CT5-V Blackwing, manual. Bought it new with 7 miles on it. I got 525 miles on it now. So far I really like the car. Its funny, people in my area have no idea what this car is. They just think its a typical Cadillac.

How are the oil changes on these car? I typically change my own oil, don't trust the dealer. I have looked on You Tube and there are no video's on changing the oil in a CT5 Blackwing with a LT4. I am not familiar with the LT4.
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Beauty and welcome! Oil changes are pretty standard, I stick with OEM filter and Mobil 1 Supercar 0w-40. I've read some folks have LT4's which want more then 9qt, some less. Otherwise, 18ft/lb on the drain plug. GTG. The only issue I had was jacking up the 5, avoiding cracking the side rockers, and placing jackstands. I went ahead and got race ramp cribs, problem solved.

 

[TLM]

Beauty and welcome! Oil changes are pretty standard, I stick with OEM filter and Mobil 1 Supercar 0w-40. I've read some folks have LT4's which want more then 9qt, some less. Otherwise, 18ft/lb on the drain plug. GTG. The only issue I had was jacking up the 5, avoiding cracking the side rockers, and placing jackstands. I went ahead and got race ramp cribs, problem solved.

Sully, Thanks for the info. I used to have a 2014 GT500 and I bought Race Ramps with the extensions for that. They work great for low clearance vehicles. As you know Race Ramps are not cheap, but they make oil changes easy.

 

[AACaptRet]

My oil change procedure (22 CT5V BW)
1. Take car to reputable oil change place
2. Confirm oil meets Owners Manual specifications
3. Sit in waiting room
4. Use credit card
5. Drive home.
6. Take nap (I’m 86)

 

[FLYARMY]

I just take mine to the dealership for the oil change. Not much more money than my local (reputable) repair shop and I get points on my GM Rewards card. This way the carfax shows it was all service 95% of the time by the Cadillac dealership. Makes for an easier resale/trade-in down the line. I do my own wash and details, though.