2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files

Automatic Transmission FluidIt is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluidloss. If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to the dealershipservice department and have it repaired as soon aspossible. You may also have your fluid level checkedby your dealer or service center when you have youroil changed.Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one ormore of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.If you do not use your vehicle under any of theseconditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.NOTICE:We recommend you use only fluid labeledDEXRON -III, because fluid with that label ismade especially for your automatic transmission.Damage caused by fluid other thanDEXRON -III is not covered by your newvehicle warranty.Rear AxleWhen to Check LubricantRefer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine howoften to check the lubricant. See “Periodic MaintenanceInspections” and “Scheduled Maintenance Services” inthe Maintenance Schedule booklet.6-19