How To Add Automatic Transmission Fluid - Cadillac 2010 DTS Owner's Manual

3. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds, and
then pull it back out again.
4. Check both sides of the dipstick and read
the lower level. The fluid level must be in the
cross-hatched area.
5. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way and turn the handle
clockwise.
6. Reinstall the engine air cleaner/filter assembly.
How to Add Automatic Transmission
Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transmission fluid to use. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-8.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on
the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
It does not take much fluid, generally less than
one pint (0.5 L). Do not overfill.
Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission
fluid may damage the vehicle, and the damages
may not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed
in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-8.
3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under "How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid," earlier in this section.
4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push
the dipstick back in all the way and turn the
handle clockwise.
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