Cadillac

Escalade

Oil life reset & oil change capacity

Engines covered

6.2L V8

Model years

1999–2026

RESET STEPS

GM Driver Information Center · covers model years 1999–2026

Chevrolet · GMC · Buick · Cadillac (most models, ~2000 and newer)

  1. 1

    Turn the ignition to ON/RUN without starting the engine. On push-button vehicles, press START twice without touching the brake.

  2. 2

    Use the steering-wheel DIC controls (or the INFO button on older clusters) to page to the OIL LIFE REMAINING display.

  3. 3

    Press and hold the ✓/ENTER (or RESET/SET) button for about 5 seconds until the display flashes, then shows 100%.

  4. 4

    Turn the ignition OFF, then start the engine and confirm the change-oil message is gone.

Tip: On many 2014-and-newer models you can also reset from the touchscreen: Settings → Vehicle → Oil Life → Reset.

Oil needed for an oil change

8.0 qt (7.6 L)

Capacity with a new filter. Verify the exact amount and oil grade (viscosity) in your owner's manual before filling.

Type of oil

5W-30 conventional / synthetic blend

Oil filter part number

ACDelco PF48 (V8) · PF457G / PF2232 (V6/4-cyl)

Common factory part numbers — the right filter can vary by engine. Verify before buying.

Where to buy

These open the store's search for that exact part, at the store's listed price. disclosure.

BEFORE YOU START

  • Only reset the oil life after a real oil and filter change.
  • Warm oil is hot — let the engine cool a few minutes before draining.
  • Reset resets the internal interval timer; it doesn't change what's in the sump.