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How do I check the transmission fluid in a 2011 Cadillac CTS?

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Probably cannot as most GM products have sealed transmissions
talk with an accredited auto transmission shop

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 01, 2010

SOURCE: 04 cts transmission fluid never changed now at

Do nothing if everything seems OK. Drain and refill, but never flush, you will stir up gunk in the pan, if you have hard or sluggish shifts

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Lorenzo Lamanna

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  • Posted on Jul 30, 2010

SOURCE: how do I check the transmission fluid in my 2001

There is no dipstick on the 01 Catera or any Catera for that matter (97 to 01) also same transmission used on 3 series BMWs.

I have 2 - 2001 Cateras....no....dip...stick.

It's a sealed transmission. There are fluid drain plugs, one at side of the tranny and one at the bottom. Jack the car up from the front on a level surface. Place a hose to a funnel and remove the top filler access plug (the side one). Insert the hose here and fill the funnel until fluid leaks out the side hole (make sure you have a catch pan). Then drop the car and let the excess fluid level out from the fill hole. Raise the car again and wipe away the excess fluid and re-install the filler plug.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 08, 2010

SOURCE: Need to add transmission fluid in Cadillac CTS

tod34 is correct. The "fill" area of this transmission is located on the transmission itself. It is a fluid leveling plug located low on the main case toward the back of the trans. You must pump the fluid in through that hole. If you are on level ground and the transmission is properly warmed, you should fill the transmission until the fluid level is flush with the bottom of the hole (starts spilling out)

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 16, 2011

SOURCE: my 2006 cadillac cts radiator filled up with

replace your radator there is a trans cooler on the side of the rad the leak is internal

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 07, 2012

SOURCE: transmission dip stick for a tucson 2011

dealer item? they gt you in and **** you to check your fluid? probally you system is a sealed unit?

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04 cts transmission fluid never changed now at

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I have a Cadillac CTS 2004.. 3.6L V6 engine. I need to know if my car has a dipstick? And is it to check the level or just a hole to fill.

I too have the 2004 CTS.
Just today, my dealership checked my transmission fluid level because I have gear noise.

There is NO dipstick!

The car is put up on the hoist with motor running and transmission in neutral.
There is a fill / level check plug located on drivers side of transmission through which the level is checked.

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