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Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011

Automatic Transmission Fluid

When to Check and Change Automatic

Transmission Fluid

A good time to check the automatic transmission fluid

level is when the engine oil is changed.

Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in

Scheduled Maintenance

on page 7‑3

, and be sure to

use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended

Fluids and Lubricants on page 7‑9.

How to Check Automatic Transmission

Fluid

Because this operation can be a little difficult, you

may choose to have this done at the dealer service

department.

If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions

here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.

Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage the

transmission. Too much can mean that some of the

fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts

or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little

fluid could cause the transmission to overheat. Be

sure to get an accurate reading if checking the

transmission fluid.

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the

transmission fluid level if you have been driving:

When outside temperatures are above

32°C (90°F).

At high speed for quite a while.

In heavy traffic — especially in hot weather.

While pulling a trailer.

To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal

operating temperature, which is 82°C to 93°C

(180°F to 200°F).

Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 24 km

(15 miles) when outside temperatures are above 10°C

(50°F). If it is colder than 10°C (50°F), you may have to

drive longer.

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