Cadillac eldorado 2001 User Manual

To get the right reading, the fluid should be at 
normal operating temperature, which is 180

_F to 

200

_F (82_C to 93_C).

Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 
15 miles (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.

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 to five minutes.

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

The transaxle fluid cap is located next to the radiator
hose and below the engine air cleaner/filter assembly on
the driver’s side of the engine. For more information on
location, see “Engine Compartment Overview” in the
Index. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter assembly by
lifting it out, after unhooking the latches securing it.
Find the transaxle fluid cap and turn it counterclockwise
to remove it.

1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag 

or paper towel.