2 N* Questions - Coolent and Tranny Dipstick? - Page 2

chevelle · #11 (**permalink**) 10-06-06, 01:02 PM

The BarsLeak "golden seal" powder is the same stuff, yes. And BarsLeaks also markets the sealant in the same pellet form as the GM coolant supplement.

Just be sure to put the sealant directly in the radiator hose. Do not be tempted to just dump it into the surge tank.

Elmer Fudd · #12 (**permalink**) 10-06-06, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chevelle

The BarsLeak "golden seal" powder is the same stuff, yes. And BarsLeaks also markets the sealant in the same pellet form as the GM coolant supplement.

Just be sure to put the sealant directly in the radiator hose. Do not be tempted to just dump it into the surge tank.

Got it...

Top hose, engine side......
Thanks.....

MUGSANDLUKE · #13 (**permalink**) 10-07-06, 02:17 PM

I have a 2000 Deville DHS and I was told by the mechanics that there is no dipstick for the tranny since it is a sealed system. The only access to the cooling system is the cap on the overflow tank and there have been problems with cap leaks according to the Cadillac serve bulletins. Loss of coolant is not normal and may be a sign of the problems that many of have had with head gasket leaks. See all the forum entries regarding overheating and head gaskets. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it's best to have it checked now before the problem causes constant overheating, loss of coolant and then complete engine shutdowns.

Dadillac · #14 (**permalink**) 10-07-06, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MUGSANDLUKE

I have a 2000 Deville DHS and I was told by the mechanics that there is no dipstick for the tranny since it is a sealed system. The only access to the cooling system is the cap on the overflow tank and there have been problems with cap leaks according to the Cadillac serve bulletins. Loss of coolant is not normal and may be a sign of the problems that many of have had with head gasket leaks. See all the forum entries regarding overheating and head gaskets. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it's best to have it checked now before the problem causes constant overheating, loss of coolant and then complete engine shutdowns.

Well looky here. I am no Cadillac service specialist, but there seems to be a dip stick for the trany here. Maybe you need to frequent a different service department.

Don

Dadillac · #15 (**permalink**) 10-07-06, 02:43 PM

Here is a better pic.

Don

**Ranger** · #16 (**permalink**) 10-07-06, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MUGSANDLUKE

I have a 2000 Deville DHS and I was told by the mechanics that there is no dipstick for the tranny since it is a sealed system. The only access to the cooling system is the cap on the overflow tank and there have been problems with cap leaks according to the Cadillac serve bulletins. Loss of coolant is not normal and may be a sign of the problems that many of have had with head gasket leaks. See all the forum entries regarding overheating and head gaskets. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it's best to have it checked now before the problem causes constant overheating, loss of coolant and then complete engine shutdowns.

Time to find another mechanic. Perhaps your head gaskets were not bad after all.

chazglenn3 · #17 (**permalink**) 10-07-06, 11:28 PM

My wife's 2002 Explorer has a "sealed transmission" and thus no dipstick. Dumbest thing I have ever seen. I realized right away where the dipstick was...behind a desk in Detriot designing Ford transmissions!

dkozloski · #18 (**permalink**) 10-07-06, 11:35 PM

The CTS has a sealed transmission and is assembled in a cleanroom. CTS transmission problems are just about unheard of. The idea of reducing the introduction of dirt into the transmission is a good one if the transmission is bulletproof to start with.