Hi group, Have 97 Catera - 38K mi. When driving up-hill and then down-hill my tansmission down-shifts itself, with no action from me. It's weird because I...
Hi tjprog, Glad someone brought this up though I vaguely recall seeing a post on this topic somewhere else. I have a '01 Catera with 3k miles. If I'm...
As the owner of a 97 who needed a new transmission at 58K I will add my .02 worth. If your trans is downshifting on the way up the hill that is normal. One of...
All I finally fixed the oil pressure problem in the 97. I posted an error last time with some false information from the parts counter person. There are two...
As far as I know, the downshift you experience when driving down-hill is part of the traction control. Have you tried turning TCS off by pushing the button on...
John, Have you 'tackled' the timing belt replacement yet? Please share with us since I'm sure there are members here who would like to know as well. Thanks....
I believe the down-shift characteristics you describe are by design. The engineers try to build in intelligence or 'fuzzy logic' to the shift patterns. I...
The downshifting is a designed feature of this transmission. Also, it is designed to not shift up from second to third gear when cold, until the Catalytic...
Thanks for the idea, however, turning the TCS off does not change the behaviour of the trans when the road slopes down. It still decides for itself to...
I drive one around the hills of Birmingham and find this feature allows the use of engine braking rather than riding the brakes whilst going down hill. Len...
Please...none of this crapola...the message and the file have been deleted. Post a similar message again and yes, the moderator/group owner (me) will kick you...
This past Thursday I got to listen to GM's TAC (Technical Assistance Center) response to my alignment/tire wear issues, my having used the "TSB/Second" Spec at...
Good post. FWIW - My 98 was aligned using the second spec. I now have about 24,000 miles on RSA's. I have modest feathering and cupping, but have never...
Thanks for your comments. My new tires are Yokohama AVS Db's and are wearing identically to the Goodyear RS-A's. I am reasonably convinced the problem(s)lie...
I have added the Third Set of specs along with the service bulletin reference and dating information to the Files Section for the Final 1998 and Initial 1999...
Do you recall how much of the invoice was parts and how much was labor? I was thinking of replacing the belt and tensioner myself. I'm not worried about...
... Here are some thoughts from Randy at The Brake Warehouse you may find useful: Ceramic pads excel in that they deal well with heat. So if someone pushes...
... http://www.raybestos.com/quietstop.htm is the link for the Raybestos Ceramic Pad info. Front - 720QS - $72.98 Rear - 709QS - $67.98 Available through...
KEM Brake Pads are now available nationally through http://www.autopartsgiant.com/. KEM makes two types of pads for the Catera, regular and premium. I...
The price is exceptional, in fact it is so good I would be reluctant to buy them without a personal reference. Have you used their parts and what was your...
I used to use a lot of KEM parts when I had some Peugeot 505's a few years ago and had success. There are even more discounted pads available through Advance...
Below is a recent post from the "big" Cadillac Owners Group here on Yahoo, along with some extra info. I tried to register tonight but there is probably an...
And a follow-up that may be of interest: Heads-up...many Caddy VINs aren't being cross-referenced. Don't register using the make/model, try the VIN first. If...
