How To Add Fluid - Cadillac 2000 DeVille Owner's Manual

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the
lower level. The fluid level must be in the
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cross hatched area.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push
the dipstick back in all the way. Reinstall the
air cleaner assembly.

How to Add Fluid

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transaxle fluid to use. See "Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants" in the Maintenance
Schedule booklet.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid to bring the level into the cross
the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long
3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
-
hatched area on
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neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than
one pint (0.5 L). Don't overfill.
NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
R
-
DEXRON III, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
described under "How to Check."
dipstick back in all the way.
R
-
III
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