CT5 Blackwing 1,200 miles dealership visit!

[DriftBW]

Hope everyone is enjoying the weather and driving season!

I got my CT5 BW July 15, and seems I should cross 1,200 miles or 2,000km by the end of this week.

I have an appointment at my dealership for an oil change, alignment check (I know it is off), and MAYBE if I have to do it the rear differential fluid?

Thoughts?

Did any of you do preventative maintenance or anything of sorts for the break-in mileage?

I remember someone writing about rear differential fluid, not sure if that is mandatory.

PFA! Loving the car.

 

[BW56M]

I had the oil and filter changed at +/- 850 miles. I changed it again at 3,765 miles. Just the other day, I had the dealer change the rear differential fluid at 4,786 miles. The tech said the fluid wasn't bad, but I'd rather be proactive than reactive.

 

[Bald Guy]

Better to be proactive and better be safe than sorry. I have the same drift metallic exterior. Nice choice. Hope you're enjoying your vehicle as well. I'm enjoying mine much better than expected. I didn't realize the power and torque of this vehicle was such a kick in the pants compared to anything else I've experienced so far in my 20 or 25 years of driving history with all sorts of cars and sports cars.

 

[nordique14]

Diff fluid is a good idea but GM does not require a break-in service for it unless you plan on tracking the car.

My car direct from the factory had a terrible alignment. Not surprised yours does as well.

Car looks great!

 

[FLYARMY]

I have ALWAYS done a an engine "break in " oil change on my new cars. Don't care what the dealership says. I know too many engine builders that have said that it is a cheap insurance policy. Did mine at 1427 miles, since it was my first FREE oil change anyway. My car has only 6500 miles on her and its already had 4 oil changes in its 3 years.

 

[ToniCipriani]

I have ALWAYS done a an engine "break in " oil change on my new cars. Don't care what the dealership says. I know too many engine builders that have said that it is a cheap insurance policy. Did mine at 1427 miles, since it was my first FREE oil change anyway. My car has only 6500 miles on her and its already had 4 oil changes in its 3 years.

I thought they cover up to 8 oil changes within first 4 years? At least that's what the Canadian website says.

 

[DZnutz]

Steel brakes... ewww!

 

[rdollie]

Steel brakes... ewww!

I track my car so steelies all the way! Very easy to change out the pads for track vs street with more options for the steel setup.

 

[DZnutz]

Who was talking to you? lol

 

[DriftBW]

Steel brakes... ewww!

I am poor, stop it.

 

[DonD]

I too had the differential fluid replaced early on. Doing fluid replacements more often than the manual specifies can never harm and may well help. Don

 

[FLYARMY]

I thought they cover up to 8 oil changes within first 4 years? At least that's what the Canadian website says.

I guess it depends on what dealership you buy from. I got the first one free and that was it. I bought a new 2022 Kia Telluride from a local dealer. They offered 10 free oil changes. I drove cross country with the car and when I got back I wanted my free oil change. They told me that the dealership changed owners and that they were not honoring the past deal. Same name on the front of the building. I threatened to sue them and they eventually cut me a check for $750 to make me go away.

 

[ToniCipriani]

I guess it depends on what dealership you buy from. I got the first one free and that was it. I bought a new 2022 Kia Telluride from a local dealer. They offered 10 free oil changes. I drove cross country with the car and when I got back I wanted my free oil change. They told me that the dealership changed owners and that they were not honoring the past deal. Same name on the front of the building. I threatened to sue them and they eventually cut me a check for $750 to make me go away.

But this one isn't an offer by the dealership, it's from GM and part of the new vehicle package: Site Maintenance

Seems like it's a Canadian thing, I can't find that same offer for US vehicles.

 

[DriftBW]

Canadian Ownership of Cadillac's is the best!!

My 2025 CT5 Blackwing was $120,500 CAD, which is $87,650 USD.

The SAME car in the USA is $105,500 USD or $17,850 USD MORE!!!!

Sad thing is, the car is built in the USA, I am not complaining that is for sure.

We also get

4-YEAR PREMIUM CARE MAINTENANCE FOR FREE!​

 

[ToniCipriani]

Canadian Ownership of Cadillac's is the best!!

My 2025 CT5 Blackwing was $120,500 CAD, which is $87,650 USD.

The SAME car in the USA is $105,500 USD or $17,850 USD MORE!!!!

Sad thing is, the car is built in the USA, I am not complaining that is for sure.

We also get

4-YEAR PREMIUM CARE MAINTENANCE FOR FREE!​

The dealer I bought from got a complete stripper 2026 4BW, no options except for the Typhoon paint.

Listed is $79300, which is about ~$58k USD... Same car on the US builder is like $69k USD.

 

[ViaDale]

Canadian Ownership of Cadillac's is the best!!

My 2025 CT5 Blackwing was $120,500 CAD, which is $87,650 USD.

The SAME car in the USA is $105,500 USD or $17,850 USD MORE!!!!

Sad thing is, the car is built in the USA, I am not complaining that is for sure.

We also get

4-YEAR PREMIUM CARE MAINTENANCE FOR FREE!​

 

[DonD]

I guess it depends on what dealership you buy from. I got the first one free and that was it. I bought a new 2022 Kia Telluride from a local dealer. They offered 10 free oil changes. I drove cross country with the car and when I got back I wanted my free oil change. They told me that the dealership changed owners and that they were not honoring the past deal. Same name on the front of the building. I threatened to sue them and they eventually cut me a check for $750 to make me go away.

Good work, scaring them into doing what is right! Don

 

[DZnutz]

Canadian Ownership of Cadillac's is the best!!

My 2025 CT5 Blackwing was $120,500 CAD, which is $87,650 USD.

The SAME car in the USA is $105,500 USD or $17,850 USD MORE!!!!

Sad thing is, the car is built in the USA, I am not complaining that is for sure.

We also get

4-YEAR PREMIUM CARE MAINTENANCE FOR FREE!​

Indeed, my car would be around $195 CAD.

This is also why we only get about 5% of total allocations so grab one if you can. In 10 years almost half of them will be totaled

 

[DZnutz]

Additionally, our CAD pricing just keeps heading north. $88K in 2022, $111K in 2026... my config is $6K more pretax this year

 

[ukcats12]

I am poor, stop it.

Must be tough slumming it in your $100k soon to be classic performance sedan lol