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Newbie looking for transmission dipstick in 1950 Cadillac with only 19000 miles

Started by 50Cad62, November 03, 2016, 06:00:33 PM

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50Cad62

Hi everyone, I just bought a 1950 Cadillac 4 door, Series 62 with only 19084 miles on it! It seems to need transmission fluid, and, I can't find the fill. I looked under the carpet, on the driver's side. I did come up with the brake reservoir, but, no trans dipstick. Can anyone help? Thanks.

DBDB



50Cad62

Found it! Just about in the center, but accessible from passenger side. There is a red cover that says "Use only GM Trans fluid etc..." There is another cover above that, probably the first time it was ever off. There is a big nut under there...??? Thanks again!!!

gene harl


wbdeford

What color is your transmission fluid?  I could be wrong, but I don't think they started dying it red yet.  You might still have whale oil in there.
1958 Sedan de Ville

Past:
1956 Fleetwood 75 Sedan
1957 Fleetwood 60 Special
1958 Miller-Meteor Futura Landau Duplex
1960 Coupe de Ville
1966 De Ville Convertible
1970 De Ville Convertible
1971 Eldorado Convertible
1979 Sedan de Ville
1980 Seville

50Cad62

Oh, that's interesting. I will check the color, and, report back. It will take a while, maybe Friday, I think. It gets dark by the time I get home from work now.

50Cad62

I took the Cadillac for a 2 mile ride, checked the trans fluid. It is a pale yellow. I even put new fluid on the rag, the new fluid was red, the fluid in the car was pale yellow.

wbdeford

Pale yellow was the color when I drained a 1950 Olds Hydra-Matic that had been sitting for many years.  If it were me, and the fluid is in good condition, I might keep it that way, but if I ever had to add, I'd drain it and start over with Dexron III.  Perhaps others more experienced than I will chime in.
1958 Sedan de Ville

Past:
1956 Fleetwood 75 Sedan
1957 Fleetwood 60 Special
1958 Miller-Meteor Futura Landau Duplex
1960 Coupe de Ville
1966 De Ville Convertible
1970 De Ville Convertible
1971 Eldorado Convertible
1979 Sedan de Ville
1980 Seville