1996 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 279

Wait at least minutes before checking the transaxle 30 fluid levelif you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. 0 Then, without shutting off engine, follow these steps: the 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 180°F to 200°F is (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving 15miles (24km) abut when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you may have to drive longer. 1. Checking the Fluid Level 0 Park your vehicleon a level place. Keep the engine running. 0 With the parking brake applied, place the shift Lever in PARK (P). 0 With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausingabout for three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK ( ) P. 2. 0 Let the engine run at idlefor three to five minutes. The black transaxle fluid cap is located next to the radiator hose and below the air cleaner assembly on the driver's sideof the engine. Remove the air cleaner assemblyso you can reach the transaxle fluid by cap. The assembly is attached to the vehicle two fasteners. Simplylift up on the air cleaner assembly to remove it. Find the transaxle fluidcap and turn it counterclockwise to remove. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 6-18