How
to
Check
Because this operation can be
a
little difficult, you may choose
to
have
this done at your Cadillac dealership Service Department.
If
you
do
it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you
could get a false reading on the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too
much or
too
little fluid can damage your transaxle.
Too
much can mean that some
of
the fluid could come out and
fall
on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be
sure
to
get an accurate reading
if
you
check your transaxle fluid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid
level
if
you
have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above
90°F
(32'C).
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At
high speed for quite a while.
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In heavy traffic
--
especially in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To
get
the
right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating
temperature, which is
180°F
to
200°F
(82OC
to
93°C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about
15
miles (24
km)
when
outside temperatures are above
50°F
(
10°C).
If it's colder than
50°F
(lO"C),
you may have to drive longer.
To
check the
fluid
level
Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running.
With
the
parking brake applied, place the shift lever in
PARK
(P).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each
gear range,
pausing
€or
about
three
seconds
in
each
range.
Then,
position
the
shift lever
in
PARK
(P).
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Let
the
engine run at
idle
for three to
five
minutes.
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