2001 Cadillac SLS Oil

2001 CADILLAC SLS
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RYANODAWG
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2001 Cadillac SLS V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 113k miles

Hello i just bought a 2001 cadillac seville sls. I had the oil changed and i now hear a noise from the engine. Im not sure if i put the correct oil in it was 10w 30. Is there a specific oil i was supposed to use? Please let me know thank you
Aug 21, 2010 at 12:07 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The recommended oil is SAE 5W-30 but 10W-30 is fine if ambient temps are above 0Deg F, can you describe the noise you hear.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 21, 2010 at 2:56 AM
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