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2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
3.
4.
Check both sides
of
the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level should be in the area marked
“80°F”
for a cold check and will move into the
“WARM”
area
as the temperature increases. When
the fluid is at normal operating temperature
(
180
OF
to
200”F,
82°C to
93”C),
the level must be in the
crosshatched area marked
“1
90°F.”
See “Automatic
Transmission Fluid Temperature Reading” in the
Index.
If
the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
How
to
Add
Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of
transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid
HOT.
(A
COLD check is used only as a reference.)
If
the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot
check. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a
pint.
Don
’t
ove@ZZ.
We recommend you use only fluid
labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-I11 is
not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under “How to Check.”
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When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
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