Where is the transmission fill plug located?

Tiny
CANDO1
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  • 2008 CADILLAC STS
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I have a water hose leak its I on the passenger side dripping down the engine on to the Cat. I have no Idea how to get to them, also Transmission fill Plug I cannot find that either. I saw a video that showed it on the driver side torx plug My tranny do not have that. In the rear there is a bolt underneath on the pan and about an inch or two up from the bottom rear of the pan.
I also have to do my Motor mounts. Any help is appreciated.
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 AT 4:29 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

There are a couple ways to check and add fluid. I attached both of them below for you. Note that when checking the level, the engine needs to be running, in park, level, and at operating temperature. If you remove the pan level check with the engine off, you will lose fluid. It must be running when this is opened.

Take a look through the directions below and let me know if they help.

Additionally, I would be happy to help with all the issues you mentioned. However, I need you to start a new thread for each different issue. We try to keep the threads specific to one topic and vehicle type so that it is more helpful to others. I hope you understand.

Here is the link to start a new post:

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Let me know,

Joe

See pics below. Starting with pic 12 below, the level check directions are provided. Pics 1 to 11 are how to add fluid if needed.
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Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 AT 7:16 PM
Tiny
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Can I fill it through the fill check plug? Looking at the picture the transmission oil is level with the top of the fill check plug and level across the pan. I know it's low I read the code.
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Thursday, September 5th, 2024 AT 12:10 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Yes, you can add at the fill plug. See pic below. Just make sure not to overfill the unit.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe

See pic below.
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Thursday, September 5th, 2024 AT 7:07 PM

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