Cadillac escalade 2000 User Manual

A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting
for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used
only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five
minutes if outside temperatures are 50

_F (10_C) or

more. If it’s colder than 50

_F (10_C), you may have to

idle the engine longer. Should the fluid level be low
during a cold check, you must perform a hot check
before adding fluid. This will give you a more accurate
reading of the fluid level.

Prepare your vehicle as follows:
D Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the 

engine running.

D With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever

in PARK (P).

D With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift

lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK (P).

D Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more.

Then, without shutting off the engine, follow 
these steps:

1. The red transmission dipstick is located at the rear of

the engine compartment, on the passenger’s side.
Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and
wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.

2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and

then pull it back out again.