Changing your transmission filter is probably more important than replacing the transmission fluid. The filter gets clogged over time by doing its job of keeping the fluid clean. I used Castrol transmission fluid because it has III3H, which is required in my transmission. Total time it took me was between 30-40 minutes.
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Here is a list of the material I used:
40 Torx bit & ratchet
40 Torx wrench
Drain pan container
Castrol transmission fluid
ACDelco Professional Air Filter
Fluid pump
Car ramps
Tire block
Towels
Gloves
Movers blanket & tarp
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How often do you change the transmission fluid?
your videos about the 2006 cadi are very helpfull. what is the part number for the trans filter and where to buy it.
Did you drain and fill it the first go round to dilute what's in their so when you did the filter change and added new…..it would have more new than old?
Also, is yours the Northstar 4.6 used in the XLR?
I have an XLR and I haven't found a video on transmission fluid changes. I think they are the same.
Great video. I'm in a bind though. I tried opening the fill plug without success. I ended up stripping it though I was using the same tool you use in the video. It was so tight it fell like it was welded. So I proceeded with the filter change anyway thinking I could undo the lines and fill it from there. Unfortunately it cannot be filled at the lines either…. Any suggestions?
Thank you, i have an 05 srx, realy helpful
OXIMANAGAIN, WISH I COULD DO THE FINE JOB YOU DID ON YOUR'S-BUT DON'T HAVE A WAY TO PUT CAR UP ON RAMPS–HAVING TROUBLE WITH TRANSMISSION SLIPPING WHEN EXHILARATING, 77,00 MILES CADILLAC S T S 2008. THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEO..
It's called fill plug
I hear the clink in your shifting.. This should help…https://www.am-autoparts.com/Cadillac/STS/shifter-parts/AM-3723303402/1112055.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw-bLVBRBMEiwAmKSB832MUwTsRsqGk9hK5pAiozOXwgy3Y45WjzGxhtg_WOgYLUwDdryQ8RoCGxgQAvD_BwE
if the engine on a 2002 cadillac dts is jerking hard when i switch gears is that the transmission going or possibly the filter?
Okay everyone I have a Sts V8 4.6 and mine has a 15 mm drain plug but the fuel plug can't take off so I fucked up. Have to take it to dealership to change the transmission fuel. Ps the TCM is also in the pan.
Aye man is the tcm also located in the pan?
we did all of this steps in our 2003 CTS and the car does not move. we put about 4 qaurts in it. this is the second tranny with the same issue.
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Hey oxmanagain I love your videos! Iam a subscriber and just last month bout my wife a 05 sts with the 4.6 like yours…I watched this video and you say you had 4 quarts came out so you put 4 back in…well mine had like 5/1/2 quarts came out but I could only get 4 back in…I leveled the vehicle like you did and even made the back higher than the front…but can only get the 4 quarts bak in before it starts to run out again …wat you think? That be ok or wat happened lol
Good video bruh..what did you use to clean the pan and did you use rtv to help seal the gasket?
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That's a great video . Thank you!
Any idea on how to change the heat censor for the transmission?
Great video Man, much gratitude. Hey, have you had any problems or hick ups with the transmission after changing the filter and fluid? Also I did the throttle body clean as from your other video and it definitely helped. Thanks
How long had it been since this car had the filter changed?
An excellent video and good advice.
Nice, I did view your first video regarding your transmission fluid change. Nice video. I am going to tackle changing my daytime running lights which is also the front turn signal lights. May God himself help me.