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Manual Transmission Fluid
How
to
Check
Because this operation can be difficult, you may choose
to have this done at your Chevrolet dealer Service
Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a false reading.
NOTICE:
Too
much or too little fluid can damage your
transmission.
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
transmission fluid.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the
vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is
cool enough for
you
to rest your fingers on the
transmission case.
Then, follow these steps:
n
1.
Remove the filler plug.
2.
Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of
the filler plug hole.
3.
If the fluid level is good, install the plug and be sure
it is fully seated.
If
the fluid level is low, add more
fluid as described in the next steps.
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