Table of Contents Cadillac Escalade - IFS Europe BV

Table of Contents Cadillac Escalade - IFS Europe BV Table of Contents Cadillac Escalade - IFS Europe BV

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AKENG44_Escalade Page 314 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance 5. Always recheck the fluid level. If inconsistent readings persist, check the transmission breather to be sure it is clean and unclogged. If readings are still inconsistent, see your dealer. If readings are consistent, continue with the procedure. 6. The level should be within the hot cross-hatched area. If the level is not within the hot cross-hatched area, add or drain fluid as necessary to bring the level into the middle of the hot cross-hatched area. Reinstall the dipstick. Note: • When adding fluid, be careful not to overfill. Generally, less than 0.5 L 1 pint) of fluid is needed. • When fluid is added, it may take 15 minutes or more before an accurate reading is obtained. • When reinstalling the dipstick, make sure to flip the handle back down to lock the dipstick in place. . . . 314

AKENG44_Escalade Page 315 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 Transfer Case Lubricant Front Axle Lubricant Check the fluid at the intervals recommended in your Maintenance Schedule. See the "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" chart later in this section to determine what kind of fluid to use. It is not necessary to regularly check the fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. Fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected. – To check the fluid level: 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Turn off the engine. 3. Check the level of the lubricant by removing the plug. Add lubricant, if needed, to bring the level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. When reinstalling the plug, do not overtighten it. See the "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" chart later in this section to determine what kind of fluid to use. To check the fluid level: 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Turn off the engine. – – – 315 . . .

AKENG44_<strong>Escalade</strong> Page 315 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM<br />

Section 4<br />

Transfer Case Lubricant<br />

Front Axle Lubricant<br />

Check the fluid at the intervals<br />

recommended in your Maintenance<br />

Schedule.<br />

See the "Recommended Fluids and<br />

Lubricants" chart later in this<br />

section to determine what kind <strong>of</strong><br />

fluid to use.<br />

It is not necessary to regularly<br />

check the fluid unless you suspect<br />

there is a leak in the system or you<br />

hear an unusual noise.<br />

Fluid loss in this system could<br />

indicate a problem. Have the<br />

system inspected.<br />

–<br />

To check the fluid level:<br />

1. Park the vehicle on a level<br />

surface and apply the parking<br />

brake.<br />

2. Turn <strong>of</strong>f the engine.<br />

3. Check the level <strong>of</strong> the<br />

lubricant by removing the<br />

plug.<br />

Add lubricant, if needed, to<br />

bring the level up to the<br />

bottom <strong>of</strong> the filler plug hole.<br />

When reinstalling the plug, do<br />

not overtighten it.<br />

See the "Recommended Fluids and<br />

Lubricants" chart later in this<br />

section to determine what kind <strong>of</strong><br />

fluid to use.<br />

To check the fluid level:<br />

1. Park the vehicle on a level<br />

surface and apply the parking<br />

brake.<br />

2. Turn <strong>of</strong>f the engine.<br />

–<br />

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