Learn How To Extend Your Transmission - Replace Your Fluid Cadillac STS
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- I changed the transmission fluid on my Cadillac STS. 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
Fluid pump
Car ramps
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Movers blanket & tarp
Old school tip: after draining your fluid, put the car in drive & reverse by holding the brake so the trans converter can spin out the rest of the fluid. You may have to do a few times. 😉
Great detailed video man, invest in some jackstands, you're hoping the 10 cent China o-ring doesn't fail on the floor jack.
Your Cadillac STS videos help a lot... Thank you
Thank you so much for your videos! I have an 07 STS v6 and 08 V. I love these cars and am trying to make them last forever! Both are on their factory engine and transmissions. I've been paying others to do maintenance for years, but Im learning how to do some basic stuff on my own to save money and get a better feel of my cars (if that makes sense). Thanks again!
Thanks man. I know nothing about cars and you really helped me get an idea about how to fill an ATS with atf.
You're welcome and if you ever need any help feel free to ask.
Great video. Very detailed but I believe that you need to have the engine running when you check the final fill level at the fill plug. If engine not running you will not have the fluid at the proper level. Once again great video and well detailed.
He had the car running when he cycled the gears, and also added more. are we watching the same video?
Dude. You're awesome for doing these vids. You have helped me a ton on multiple jobs!
I thank you for watching multiple videos and I glad I could help you out. Thanks for the comment.
Your DIY videos are easy to follow.
Thank you for watching others videos, I appreciate your time.
Great job as well as safety awareness too.
Thank you, I appreciate your comment.
Anthony Grant wrong info
You can also use dex6 fluid. It's backwards compatible with dex3. GM recommends making this change as the aforementioned is a far superior transmission fluid. It doesn't start breaking down until 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, which it will obviously never see.
Thanks for the advice.
Gm recommends upgrading to Dexron vi for all automatic cars filled with Dexron iii factory filled cars. I dod on my 1996 4t80e and 2002 4t65e. As the specifications say, it will extend the life of clutch plates by 50%, and the car will have considerably smoother shift points - which it does.
Thanks for the tip.
Hey,nice video, I like how thorough you are
Thank you.
john enyeart wrong info can't check fluid level if car is not level
Great video, and nice job stressing not to drain a trans till you know you can refill it. FYI, For tight spaces like that fill plug, keep in mind the shortest weapon to attack it with is gonna be that torx insert in a box end wrench. Then stick another box end over the open end for a little added leverage.
You done a great job at explaining this , I was stumped on it and really got some great info from you , thx
Its probably same operation as the BMW 3series bet you have to run car to properly top it off. That dark fluid I would add Lucas for extra protection and would have probably went ahead n swap out trans filter. Good oil change video.
You're right I made another video where I did drop the pan so I can change the filter. Thanks for the comment appreciate you for watching.
No problem I love watching all DIYers work on different cars. It's how we learn from each other. Keep the videos coming you are making a difference this community.
thank you, so much!!! great video.... I know nothing about cars.... after watching your video, i could almost do it myself.
Thanks for watching and you're welcome. Let me know if ever have any questions.
brilliant video brother, thanks
Thanks and you're welcome.
Jesus IsReal sorry it's fake news and wrong info
Nice video clean and clear - Job good man!!!
Thanks for watching, I appreciate the comment. You're welcome.
Eres un verdadero chingón felicidades he logrado mucho gracias a ti sigue haciendo videos
That was a great video.. I mean it was very informative, but I don't think I will be doing my own so I guess my mechanic is going too dig in my pockets. I wish I could do it myself, because he made it look so easy. Like I said really great video.
Thank you b I appreciate your comment.
Very nicely done Thanks for the work!
You're welcome and thanks for watching.
Thank a lot for the great info. Can you tell me where I can get a replacement fill plug?
You can always get one from the Cadillac dealership. But in this day and age I would imagine you can buy one from Amazon. Thanks for watching and if you have any further questions feel free to ask
Thanks bruh. I really needed this video. On to the work!
You're welcome, thanks for watching.
When can you come service my Caddy? Would be sweet if you were just up the street. Thanks for all the info. Ill try my best.
I would start with the fill plug to open
Question after the clunk noise i have same problem now my tranmission shift drive but i hit the gas dragging front end like want to go but wont move
Love your vids. 2009 sts and 2007 sts v.
Wow, two nice fast cars.
Great video bro
Man, oxmanagain...I'm dealing with making the decision to do my on transmission fluid change or either spend about $200 at the Kansas City Cadillac dealership. Not sure what year your STS is, but I have a 2006 STS4 V8. I scanned it and got a P0897 transmission code that is specific about the fluid. The car has a weird shudder when idling and driving...its not very constant. My check engine light is on and I CAN'T STAND ANY LIGHTS BEING ON! LOL
Do you think I can do it myself? Love your DIY vids, bro!
Thanks first off. I have a 2005 V8. I have a shudder on mine and from the research I have done I think it's one of these problems in the links I provided. But to answer your question, if you take your time the transmission fluid and filter is not that hard of a job to do. But, remember make sure you can take off the fill plug before you drain the fluid. Thanks for all the support. I feel you on the check engine lights. Haha
www.justanswer.com/cadillac/51qix-cadillac-sts-2005-sts-47-000-miles-30-000.html
www.cars.com/recalls/cadillac-sts-2006/?zc=92407
oxmanagain Thank you for replying! The information in the links are gonna be very helpful. Is there a certain time period to get the recalls taken care of? Also, I watched your video on replacing your struts...loved how easy you make it look. Now, my question is, how much more difficult is the process when you have the electronic struts or shocks? Thank you for taking the time with this.
I don't think that there is a time limit on the recalls but I could be wrong. I think the electronic struts only add a few minutes to the job. No problem, ask as many question that come to your mind.
Pro-tip. Take your fill plug off first so it's not drained without being able to fill it.
You're welcome and thanks for watching.
Outstanding VideoS...Thanks , Cap.....
Good video bro. Keep it up I got a STS as well
Great video, man, thanks for this.
Very helpful info. I will question anyone who claims to be able to do this work. I came here looking for the location of the transmission dip stick for my 2005 STS 4.6? You didn't mention it so does that mean there isn't one?
A lot of transmissions these days don't have a dipstick for the trans fluid. Thanks for watching and if you have any more questions feel free to ask.
I have a 2010 SRX , is it the same procedure ? Good video
Thanks for watching and I have been told it's very similar.
Im finally getting around to this and was wondering do/did you have the sts 4? ..reason im asking is because the t40 hex was too small for my fill and drain plug. its a sts 4 so i was wondering if that made a difference.
Mine was just a 2005 STS v8. I didn't have a 4, it was just a regular V8 STS.
I appreciate the video buddy.
You're welcome and thanks for the support friend.
grasias por tu video me sirvio de mucho Dios te bendiga
De nada, y me alegra poder ayudarte. Que Dios te bendiga también.
How does I know if I need my transmission replaced? I have a 2013 CTS 3.0L , it’s been sitting for a while now, but it’s a good car, but I wish I understood how to deal with the issue. Do you have an email or point of contact? Maybe I could ask some questions, and you could help me.
Sure, my email address is on my about page.
Thanks man very helpful .
You're welcome, thanks for watching. I did a follow-up video where I changed the filter as well. Here is the link if you want to check that out. th-cam.com/video/NZ3AsxiGCOs/w-d-xo.html
You ever going to do a video on replacing O2 censors?
I've replaced the O2 sensors on my Land Rover and my Escalade. Fortunately for me I haven't had replace the O2 sensors on the STS yet so I guess it's up to them if they decide to go out. With that being said I do have a 170,000 so it might new soon.
th-cam.com/video/B8uXNjtAFVM/w-d-xo.html
Do I have to drain the transmisión or is not obligation to do it cause my is kinda dry is is the miles limit so after a few mins after I start the car like it goes blank the transmission and umma start by addin the fluid but before I do it shoul I drain it or just add to it ?
I think it's best if you completely drain the transmission. In order to completely drain it you will have to take the pan down because if you just do the plug you will only drain about half of the transmission. In another video I actually took the transmission pan down I'll send you that link if you're interested in it.
thank you
I got a question for you I got a 2005 Cadillac STS everything was fine before I change the spark plugs and change the oil after I did that I turn the car on the car was sputtering the check engine light came on I turn the car back off and turn it back on everything seem fine but my check engine light is still on what you think the problem might be
Maybe the spark plugs gap is off. But if the check engine light is on that should give you a better idea. I have change both my plugs and oil and I didn't experience those problems. Maybe it was just a coincidence, but for sure get your code check out. You can even buy a scanner yourself between $50-$100.
oxmanagain ok I'm goin to buy one tomorrow and see what the code is. P.s I did have the car on a ramp and I didn't put no oil in the oil filter when I started it up I don't know if that makes a difference
I don't always put oil in the oil filter, but the OBD II scanner will definitely come in handy.
oxmanagain yeah I hope nothing major
FlyShitOnly773 Hey. I had the Se issue on mine after tune up. I noticed that I didn't reconnect one of the coil packs to the wire socket all the way.
Was there a filter when you took off the pan?
60 yes there was a filter here's a video where I did it again. This time I took the pan down and I showed the filter and the rest of the steps.th-cam.com/video/NZ3AsxiGCOs/w-d-xo.html
Good vid Bro ..we got the same car and color..although yours is a bit cleaner under there than mine. What made you change the trans fluid? after how many miles?.1 have 110k on mine.
Thanks and I change mine at about 115k-120k
My 07 has only one drain plug on the side. Am I supposed to fill it there? Seems like I'd have to tip the car sideways
That's funny tip the car sideways. I understand. Your fill plug is somewhere under there. Do not take that drain plug out until you find your fill plug. What model is yours. I'll do some research for you.
@@oxmanagain I have a standard 07 sts 3.6 and I'm trying to avoid paying a mobile mechanic when I know I can do it myself but every video on TH-cam is of a model with the 2 drain plugs you have.
How did you reset the transmission fluid life
hey thanks for the information I'll try that!
You're welcome plus you can also check your car with an OBD II scanner tool, here is a link to a video I did about the scanner. th-cam.com/video/t9-2KN27FBI/w-d-xo.html
Here is the link to the video on how to change a fuel filter. th-cam.com/video/NILAEQGjz_A/w-d-xo.html
Good luck.
oxmanagain hey, first of all I gotta say great video man very informational and educational learned from it well put together. Now here's my question. Is that normal for it to sound like metal clunk when shifting throughout the shifts P,R,N,D,4? It sounds like metal clunking mine does it too but don't know if it was normal or not? thanks for your time and support! keep it up buddy 👍
I appreciate you watching my video. That sound is a comment thing, I believe it's in the shifter link or the rear differential bushing. And, no it shouldn't sound like that at all. Thanks again.
oxmanagain thanks for such a fast reply and no problem. Mine did the rear clunk as well wich was a bad diff. bushing. I already replaced it and it seems all Cadis from these models clunk hard from the rear diff. even with good bushings, I'm guessing that's why they go bad. But now the shifter linkage what happens if you don't get it sorted it out any bad consequences for this? Thanks again for your time and support!
Antonio Ochoa the more information when I find out more info about the clicking noise I will let you know.
oxmanagain no needed man thanks. I did a quick search on the shifter linkage clunk and got my answer seems like a simple fix. I'll provide the link here if you want it?
Wow, thank you. I would really appreciate that info. Sorry for the late response.
Does this apply for the 03' Cadillac cts as well? Most mechanics are telling me I have to put it on a lifter or bring it in a shop?
I think they say you need a lift to make it level.
What's the recommended mileage to change the trans fluid? mine didn't come with a manual. I bought it with 122k miles on and now I'm at about 146k miles. not sure what was done before I got it. I have a 2006 model v8.
At 100,000 miles is probably the time you should change your transmission fluid. Here is a PDF manual for your year and model. The maintenance section is on page 436 or 6-6.
cdn.dealereprocess.com/cdn/servicemanuals/cadillac/2006-sts.pdf
Hola amigo! Estoy tratando de introducir el aceite pero lo rechaza, la verdad tratando con una manguera, será qué necesito la bomba para que puedo entrar el aceite sin problema?
Hola amigo, tienes que usar una bomba para llevar el fluido de la transmisión al orificio del tapón de llenado. No suelte el fluido hasta que pueda encontrar una manera de quitar el tapón de llenado y encuentre la manera de volver a poner fluido en la transmisión.
How many liters of oil did you miss?
cuantos litros de aceite le echastes era mas los que le sacaste
There is going to be about 4 quarts in the torque converter and roughly 1 in the pan. Later in another video, I dropped the pan.
You should put it on 4 jack stand brothers you make double work for yourself
I have an srx 2005 and when I change gear to D it jumps and when I'm running the truck at least 2 shifts do the same. Would this fix that issue?
That sounds a little more serious than what a transmission fluid change would fix. You might want to have a professional take a look because it could actually be your drive shaft or your bushings.
@@oxmanagain thank you! Is because no body has been hable to Fix my problem
@@oxmanagain what is an estimate on that Fix you have an idea?
Here is a video I made regarding the entire process> th-cam.com/video/Ebiz8qofiG4/w-d-xo.html
hi i have a cadillac cts 05 ..i have the oem catalytic converter that came with the car and i wan to install 2 resonator because i believe my cats are bad...my engine light is on and everytime i drive over 30mph my engine light flashes...
Dominique Huyler That sound pretty bad, you might want to get your cat tested before you start fixing thing. It could be a few other things. Did you get your engine light scanned?
Dominique Huyler it sounds like your car is misfiring due to the check engine light flashing. I would start with your spark plugs and coils first. The cats would throw a low efficiency code p0420 is what I think it is, well thats what I get on mine but won't make it misfire. Best of luck with your car!
How many quarts does it take for a 6cl?
I believe I used 5. But remember you have to check it.
Hey nice vid. Why did you add additional 3/4 qts? and how did you check the oil level to ascertain you needed that 3/4 qts.
Thanks for watching. After putting in the transmission fluid the first time. I then cycled the fluid through all the gears and then rechecked to see if I needed more fluid. The additional fluid was added until it started to pour out of the fill hole. The amount just happened to be 3/4 qts. Thanks again.
Thank you.
Maruf Khwaja u are smart can't check fluid level when the car is jacked on a 27 degree angle
I have a question for you, I have 2011 STS 3.6 and wanted to change the transmission fluid but I cannot locate the fill plug on the transmission. at least not a plug that even resembles the one in your video or in the location of the plug in your video. Ive checked both the driver and passengers side. I did see what appears to be a plug on the drivers side but it is a maybe 3/4, 5/8 raised bolt just above the exhaust pipe and it is easily accessible. Could this be a design change ? appreciate your input.
I think you're right on the design change. Your model is a V6 and I have a V8. Just find the drain plug and look in the general vicinity and you should see it. Just make sure to not open the drain plug until you find that elusive fill plug.
thanks for taking the time to help me and others
You know I would hate to give you the wrong information. The fill plug is so vital that you know where it is and that you can get to it. I believe that they did make a change for your year so without me actually looking at it I'm sorry but I can't tell you where it is. Whatever you do do not drain your transmission fluid out until you are a hundred percent sure you know where the fill plug is and you are confident that you can get to it.
It's my pleasure, thanks for the support.
I believe you have a different transmission (the 5l50) . There is a plastic fill plug you can pull with needle nose piles. Make sure the car is level, do a fill, start and row through the gears. When you check the level, you should do it with the car on and the transmission at 30 to 50 C. It will get to operating temp really quickly and the fluid will start coming out of the service port (on the side).
Hey man i kind of have the same problem as flyshitonly773, i have a 2006 Cadillac STS 3.6 AWD, i just changed the spark plugs because when i pressed on the gas the check engine light flashed and it felt like a lack/delay in power. Well changing the plugs got rid of that problem but now at stop lights my car slightly jerks a little every now and then. I read in some forums that it could be old transmission fluid, do you think changing the trans oil would fix this problem?
If you're at the recommended mileage for a transmission change, it can't hurt. I have a similar thing happen to me so at every fill up I just put in one of those gas treatments and all the shaking goes away. Give it a try, they only a few bucks and it's a lot easier than anything else. Have a good one.
Hey I have question I have same problem my shift cable seal came off so it clicks and also I get a kick only when I shift from park not when I drive what could that be and last question when do I usually change the trans fluid I have same car same year with 120 k oh and could the old fluid cause the car to delay shifts sometimes when I first start it and drive when the engine is still cold? I would reallly appreciate ur answers
I would say that now is a good time to change the fluid. I would do a full transmission service which is fluid and filter.Here is a link to the manual to the STS my.cadillac.com/content/dam/gmownercenter/gmna/dynamic/manuals/2005/cadillac/sts/2005_cadillac_sts_owners.pdf
Mok Suleiman line up the marks on the shifter
I have 06 cadillac sts with 130xxx. I have code for p0897 which means "Deteriorated condition for the transmission fluid". Am not to sure if i do transmission fluid change will the code go away?
I don't know if it would make the code go off but if that code popped up I would definitely change the transmission fluid.
You would have to delete the code after changing tran fluid so the code dont show up again. I had that code and has been off ever since
Hey I have the same car, I'm following ur steps but I'm replacing the trans gasket, should I use rtv and the new gasket or just the gasket,
Yello Tape I uploaded another version where I changed the filter as well. I just used the new gasket.
Here is the link. th-cam.com/video/NZ3AsxiGCOs/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the info but that is too much for me to be doing, with my bad back.
I feel you, I didn't want to do it haha. Thanks for watching.
I've got a question I heard the clunk the car made as you changed gears, do you happen to know what it is ? My car used to do that and it progressively got louder now it seems as if my transmission is fried
From what I have be told and the research I have done, I believe it to be the rear differential bushing or the shift link.
oxmanagain thanks for the advice bro I'm gonna look into it , how many miles do you have on your caddy?
I have 125,000
Get the T 40 long
Instead of leveling the car, cant i just tilt the car the other direction from the feed?
I know to get a true reading you do want your transmission pan as flat as possible.
I have an 05 srx & dont have to jack the car up at all.
Can you do a video on the oil pan gasket?
I will see what I can do, thanks for watching.
oxmanagain quick question...is it a difficult job? I have the same sts and the oil pan is leaking
RiCKyG the only pan that I have dropped is the transmission pan. I haven't had to deal with the oil pan but based on how easy it was to do the transmission pan. I would assume the oil pan would be just as easy. It takes more time then anything it's a tedious type of a task. All you do is take screws out take the gasket off put your new gasket on tighten it back to specs
oxmanagain. Man this is what im having trouble finding out . i was reading that on other N* engines you have to like detach the engine and the tranny and do a whole deal. Any more input is appreciated man thanks.
RiCKyG Man, that seems like a lot of work. I'm going to jack the car up and climb under there and take a look at it and see. I'll let you know what I find out.
What if I'd it goes in gear at first then it goes in gear and not move
I would stop the car and make sure you have fluid in and that it didn't leak out. Then if the problem is still there, you might want to go the dealer or a shop.
Do you know if the srx use the t40 also
I was told they use the same size.
Thank you.
The owners manual says the transmission needs 9.5 qt, how come you only had to add 4.3 qt.
Good question, if you drop the pan and change the filter then you will need 9.5 quarts. I just changed the fluid and not the filter, I have had bad luck in the past every time I changed the filter.
Plus tha torque converter has a shit ton of fluid as well. Which some cars have drains on tha torque converter as well.
how many litters do i need for my transmission service??
It depends on your car and the size of your transmission pan. You can always buy more than you need then take the unused ones back. I needed 4 1/2 but I bought 8 and just returned 3.
Who else still driving an STS in 2018?
me, 2008 sts awd with 158K on the odometer.
‘07 awd loaded with 125,000km, mint.
Not everyone can afford a brand new vehicle jack ass. It’s still an immense step up from the beaters I see driving around every day.
2019
09 STS luxury AwD with 120k
Fill plug you mean
My add plug keep leaking only did a quart and a half one, and ideals?
Did you make your car level and did you also start it and go through the gears to make the transmission fluid get sucked into the transmission?
oxmanagain yes car is level and only one quart wants to stay in
oxmanagain and yes I did start it with one quart and ran it thru each each gear
How much fluid came out?
oxmanagain 4-5 quarts
Whyd he call a torx bit a hex bit
y el filtro de aceite?????
Hice un video de seguimiento donde también cambié el filtro. Aquí está el enlace, gracias por mirar. th-cam.com/video/NZ3AsxiGCOs/w-d-xo.html
What kind of scanner do i have to buy for a body control module
From the research I did, your standard OBD II scanner should detect any malfunction in the BCM
Let me give tip
You had better make sure that you can take out the fill plug befor you drain the oil !!!!!!!
Sorry i made the comment befor you mentioned the same thing !!!!! Best thing to do to make your vehicle level , is get 4 ramps ( if they will fit )
Good point.
fill plug won't turn I should have got a 90s car 😡
John King Yeah it was hard for me to turn it as well until I got a long pipe that gave me more leverage. Then it was easy and I took it off in no time.
you just make 50 % of the entire job !!! all the old oil still in the torque converter and in the rest of your transmission !!! when you start your car the new oil gonna mix with the old oil .... you need to flush your old oil too before running with your car
You are right that's why I made another video where I actually dropped the transmission pan and I changed the filter. To me changing the filter is extremely important, I've had bad experiences with just going to the dealer and having them completely get the transmission fluid out but not change the filter. The most ideal situation would be to change your filter and get a complete transmission fluid flush which would include the torque converter being flushed out as well.
@@oxmanagain no, do not ever flush a transmission. It breaks up too much gunk at once & can clog your valve body. Drop the pan & change the fluid & filter 5 times if you have to.
u didn't check to see what the level of the fluid was before you drained it that's a no no and you have to check the fluid level first on a level surface u do this by warming it up putting it in every gear for a few seconds and remove the fill plug if it spills out its at the proper level if not its low and you will never know when its jacked up at the front at a 27 degree angle please don't make videos unless u really know what u are doing
If you would have watch the whole video I did exactly what you just said. Don't make useless comments unless you see the whole video.
About 14minutes in he literally said it
Good information bad terminology
Hello i have a cadillac 2004 srx and it keeps losing power after an hour of driving. I change mass air flow sensor cleaned throttle body and it keeps doing the samething. My question is could it be the fuel pump that i never change i have 144,000 miles on it? Also sometimes the rpg goes insane but latly it haven't done that. Thanks in advance!
Man, I sorry to hear all that. Have you changed the fuel filter or the spark plugs? Plus it might help if you put in one of those fuel additives.
You can't fill that engine from the dipstick tube?
There is no dipstick to the transmission, you can only check and fill from underneath the car. Only the motor oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid and antifreeze can be filled from the top (under the hood). It doesn't make sense but that is how you do it.
Bummer. What a terrible design.
I agree.
That is true, but the one or two times you do, it's not fun.