1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 295

To get the right reading, the fluid should at normal be operating temperature, which is180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about miles 15 (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F ( 10°C), you may have to drive longer. Then, without shuttingoff the engine, follow these steps: The transaxle fluid cap is located next to the radiator hose and below the air cleaner assembly on the driver's side of the engine. Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on level place. Keep the a engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). a With your foot on the brake pedal, move shift the lever through each gear range, pausing about for three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever inPARK (P). 0 Let the engine run idle for three to five minutes. at Remove theair cleaner assembly so you can reach the transaxle fluid cap. Turn the cap to the left to remove. Pull out the dipstick and wipewith a clean rag it or paper towel. 6-20