1996 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 276

Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid filter every50,000 miles and (83 000 k ) the vehicle is mainly driven under one or m if more ofthese conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. 0 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Cadillacdealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow the instructions all here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. I 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, startinga fire. Be sureto get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police ordelivery service, 0 If you do notuse your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid filter do not require changing. and See "ScheduledMaintenance Services" in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. 6-17