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Automatic Transmission FIuid
When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic
transmission fluid level is when the
engine oil is changed. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to determine when
to change your fluid. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at a Chevrolet 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 dam-
age your transmission.
Too much can
mean that some of the fluid could
come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust system, starting a fire. Be
sure to get an accurate reading if you
check your transmission fluid.
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Wait at least 30 minutes before checking
the transmission fluid level
if you have
been driving:
When outside temperatures are above
90°F (32°C).
0 At high speed for quite a while.
0 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).
To check transmission fluid hot: 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), drive the
vehicle
in “D” (Third Gear) until the
engine temperature gage moves and then
remains steady for ten minutes. Then
follow the hot check procedures.
To check transmission fluid cold: A cold
check is made after the vehicle has been
sitting for eight hours or more with the
engine off and is used only as a reference.
Let the engine run at idle for five minutes
if outside temperatures are 50°F
( 10°C)
or more. If it’s colder than 50°F (lO”C),
you may have to idle the engine longer. Should the fluid level
be
low during a
cold check, you must perform a hot check
before adding fluid This will give you a
more accurate reading
of the fluid level.
To check the fluid hot or cold:
Park your vehicle on a level place.
With the parking brake applied, place
With your foot on the brake pedal,
the shift lever
in
“P’ (Park).
move the shift lever through each gear
range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in
“F’” (Park).
minutes or more.
Let the engine run at idle for three
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System
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System Warning Light
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Accessory Power. Retained
....... 56
Add-on Electrical Equipment
..... 227
And
Cruise Control
........... 79
Adding Coolant
................ 199
Additives. Engine Oil
............ 190
AirBags
...................... 26
How the System Works
........ 27
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Chevrolet
................. 30
Readiness Light .............. 27
Air Cleaner
.................... 19 I
Air Conditioner Controls ......... 1 10
Air Control Knob
............... 108
Air Filter Replacement ........... 192
Alignment and Tire Balance.
Wheel
...................... 219
Aluminum Wheels
.............. 224
AMFM Stereo
With Cassette Tape Player
...... I13
With Compact Disc Player ...... 116
Antenna. Fixed Mast
............ 121
Anti-Lock Brakes
.............. 127
System Warning Light
......... 95
To Use
..................... 128
Appearance Care
............... 220
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.... 226 Appearance Care.
Service and
..... 179
Ashtray and Lighter
............. 89
Ashtray. Front
................. 89
ASR ......................... 128
And Cruise Control
........... 79
System Warning Light ......... 96
Audio Systems ................. I 12
Audio Systems. Comfort Controls and
................. 107
Automatic
Transmission
................ 60
Transmission Fluid
............ I94
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
.......... 66
Axle. Rear
.................... 197
Babies. Smaller Children
and (Safety Belts)
............. 34
Balance. Wheel Alignment
and Tire
.................... 219
Battery
....................... 204
Battery Replacement. Remote Lock
Control
..................... 50
BBB Auto Line - Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program. GM Participation
in ......... 259
Before Leaving
on a Long Trip .... 137
Belt Routing
................... 236
Belt. Lap-Shoulder
.............. 2 1
Bi-Level Heating ............... I09
Blizzard.
If You’re Caught in a ... 141
Box. Glove .................... 86 Brakes
Adjustment
.................. 204
Anti-Lock (ABS)
............. 127
Fluid ....................... 203
Master Cylinder
.............. 202
Parking
..................... 66
Pedal Travel
................. 204
System Parts. Replacing
........ 204
System Warning Light
......... 94
Trailer
...................... 145
Wear
...................... 203
Braking (Control of
a Vehicle) ..... 126
Braking
in Emergencies .......... 129
“Break.111.
.. New Vehicle ........ 55
Brightness Control .............. 80
Bulb Replacement
.............. 205
Center High-Mounted
Stoplight
.................. 209
Front Turn Signal
............. 210
Headlights
.................. 205
Rear Lights
.................. 205
Rear Sidemarker .............. 2 IO
Bulbs. Halogen ................. 211
Bulbs. Replacement
............. 231
Canadian Roadside Assistance
... 261
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...... 232
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.............. 52
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Cassette Tape Player
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