1995 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 279

How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done atyour Cadillac dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow allthe instructions here,or you could get a false reading on thedipstick. NOTICE: Too much ortoo little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that someof the fluidcould come out andfall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts,starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate readingif you check your transaxlefluid. 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). At high speed for quite a while. 0 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). 0 Get thevehicle 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 thefluid 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). Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. 0 6-20