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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
int.
Don
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overfill.
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@-111
is
not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
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After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to
Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back
in
all
the way; then flip
the
handle down to lock the dipstick
in
place.
Manual
Transmission
Fluid
When
to
Check
A
good time
to
have
it
checked
is
when the engine
oil
is changed. However,
the fluid
in
your manual transmission doesn’t require changing.
How
to
Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this
done at your
GM
dealer Service Department.
If
you do
it
yourself, be sure
to
follow all the instructions here, or you could
get a false reading.
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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.
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