On Sun, 02 Oct 2005 18
07 GMT, "shiden_kai" <v-l-m@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>Mike Levy wrote:
>
>> Ian, I know the new models were coming with "sealed" transmissions,
>> and my sister's G6 has one. When doing the delivery walk-through, my
>> salesman pointed out the transmission dipstick on my car. It's an '06
>> Grand Prix with the base engine. Was this transmission model included
>> in GMs new "sealed" spec, or is it still "old-school"? I have no
>> complaints that it has the dipstick, I was just curious. Thanks.
>
>I wouldn't refer to it as "old school". GM still puts dipstick tubes
>to some applications, but the transmissions themselves are as up to
>date as any of the other ones. Caddy transmissions have always had
>dipsticks....except for the Catera (then) and the CTS (now).
>
>Anyway, I'm sure that you will be happy to have a way of checking
>the trans fluid without having to lift the car.
>
>Ian
>
That I am.
What do you suggest for first engine oil change? Selling dealer says
I'm good till 3,000 miles. I'll probably opt for Mobil 1 at that
time...