Transmission Fluid Leak: 2018 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury 3.6L V6
Cadillac XT5 Model Years - 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
1. Getting Started - Prepare for the transmission fluid leak repair
2. Set Up Paper - Position paper and mark wheels
3. Assess Transmission Fluid Leak - How to see if transmission fluid is leaking
4. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open
5. Remove Transmission Fluid Cap / Dipstick - Access point for transmission fluid
6. Fix Minor Transmission Fluid Leaks - Easy way to tackle minor transmission fluid leaks
7. Replace Transmission Fluid Cap/Dipstick - Put the dipstick / cap back in place
8. More Info. - Additional information on minor transmission fluid leaks
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Does your 2018 Cadillac XT5 have a transmission fluid leak? This video shows how to fix minor transmission fluid leaks in a 2018 Cadillac XT5. Your XT5 should be running when you check your transmission fluid level, otherwise the fluid level on the dipstick will not be accurate. If your XT5 hesitates when shifting gears, is slipping or seems sluggish shifting from one gear to the next (1st to 2nd gear, 2nd to 3rd gear, 3rd to 4th gear, etc.) check your transmission fluid level first. You may fix your XT5 transmission by adding some transmission fluid if it is low. Some vehicles are not worth the cost of expensive transmission repairs; if, after adding transmission fluid, you notice that your fluid level is low again, try adding some transmission stop leak to fix the transmission fluid leaks in your XT5.
In Cadillac's quest for more performance and better fuel economy, Cadillac has been coming out with innovative transmissions on a regular basis. Therefore it is important to use the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your XT5's owner’s manual. Many vehicles with manual transmissions do not have a dipstick and their fluid level should be checked by an automotive technician as the car will likely need to be hoisted on a lift.
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If your transmission is running low on fluid, be sure to add some - find out how to do this here!
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