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Because this operation can be a little difficult, you
may choose to have this done at your Buick dealership
Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions
here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too
much or
too
little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too
much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle fluid.
Wait at least
30
minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level
if
you have been driving:
0
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
0
At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic
--
especially in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To
get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F
(82°C to 93°C).
Get
the
vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
(24 km) when outside temperatures are above
50°F
(10°C).
If it's colder than
50°F
(lO"C),
you may
have to drive longer.
Checking the Fluid Level
a
a
a
a
Park your vehicle
on
a level place. Keep the
engine running.
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
in
PARK
(P).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK
(P).
Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
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