Hydraulic Clutch - Cadillac 2005 CTS Owner's Manual

Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage
your transmission. Too much can mean that some
of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine
part or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
Too little fluid could cause the transmission to
overheat. Be sure to get an accurate reading if
you check your transmission fluid.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the
vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission
is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the
transmission case.
To check the fluid level, do the following:
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of
the filler plug hole.
3. If the fluid level is good and your vehicle is a CTS,
replace the gasket and reinstall the filler plug. If the
fluid level is good and your vehicle is a CTS-V,
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apply LOCTITE #516 or equivalent sealant to the
threads and then reinstall the filler plug.
With either vehicle, be sure the plug is fully seated.
If the fluid level is low, add more fluid as described
in the next steps.
How to Add Fluid
Here is how to add fluid. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 6-13 to determine which type of
fluid to use.
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough
fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the
filler plug hole.
3. If your vehicle is a CTS, replace the gasket and
reinstall the filler plug. If your vehicle is a CTS-V,
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apply LOCTITE #516 or equivalent sealant to the
threads and then reinstall the filler plug.
Again, with either vehicle, be sure the plug is fully
seated.

Hydraulic Clutch

It is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless
you suspect there is a leak in the system. Adding
fluid will not correct a leak.
A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
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