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Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011

How to Check Automatic Transmission

Fluid

Because this operation can be a little difficult, you

may choose to have this done at the dealer 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 the

transmission. 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. Too little fluid

could cause the transmission to overheat. Be sure

to get an accurate reading if checking the

transmission fluid.

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the

transmission fluid level if you have been driving:

When outside temperatures are above

32°C (90°F).

At high speed for quite a while.

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 82°C to 93°C (180°F

to 200°F).

Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 24 km

(15 miles) when outside temperatures are above 10°C

(50°F). If it is colder than 10°C (50°F), you may have to

drive longer.

Checking the Fluid Level

Prepare the vehicle as follows:

1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine

running.

2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift

lever in P (Park).

3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift

lever through each gear range, pausing for about

three seconds in each range. Then, position the

shift lever in P (Park).

4. Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.

Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these

steps:

1. Locate the transmission fluid cap which is located

next to the radiator hose and below the engine air

cleaner/filter assembly on the driver side of the

vehicle. The cap is marked TRANS FLUID. See

Engine Compartment Overview

on page 6‑14

for

more information on location.

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