1998 CHEVROLET S10 automatic transmission fluid

When you lift the hood,. you’ll see these items on the 2.2L-engine:
A. Battery D. Engine Oil Fill Cap G. Air Cleaner
B. Coolant Recovery Tank and Dipstick H. Fuse Block
C. Automatic Transmission E. Power Steering Reservoir I. Windshield Washer Fluid
Dipstick E Brake Master Cylinder
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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance
Services”
in the Index.
Operating th, dnginc .Ah the air cleaner off can
cause
you or others to be burned. The air cleaner
not .only cleans the .air, it stops flame if .the, engine.
backfires.
If it isn’t there, and the engine
backfires,
you .cotild be .burned. Don? drive with
it off, and:be. careful working on the engine with
the
air cleaner off:
NOTICE:
If ‘the air -cleaner .is off, a backfire can cause a
damaging engine:f?re.
And, dirt can easily- get
into your engine, which
will damage it. Always
have the air cleaner inplace when you’re drfving.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission-fluid
level kwhen.
the. engine oil is changed.
Change
both the fluid, and filter every 15,OO.O miles
(25 -000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under .one-or
more .of these conditions:
0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing .frequent trailer towing,
Us - - such as fo.und.in taxi, - 1ice:Qr de1ivery:semice.
If you do not us.e your vehicle under any of these
conditions,, change
the fluid and filter every
50,000 miles -(83 000 km).
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index..
regularly reaches190”F
(32°C) or
higher.
How .to Check
Because this, operation can be a little difficult, you
may choose to have-this done at your GM-dealership
Service Department.
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How Eo Add Fluid Mal Transmission Fluid
NOTICE:
We recormmend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON@-III, because fluid with that.labe1 is
made especially for your automatic transmi.ssion.
Damage‘caused
by .fluid other than DEXRCWIU
iimot covered byyaw. new vehicle warranty.
0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level. as
described under “How to Check.’-’.
When t.0 Check
A. go.od. time: tu .have it checked. iswhe,n the .engine. oil is
changed. Howevea, the,:fluid in your mariuai
transmission doeW t require changing..
How to Chec.k
Because.this opegation cm :be.-a.little difficult, you
may choose to.have thirdwe at your GM dealershjp
Kyou do .it -yourself, be ,sure t~ €daw :all the.
instructions here, or yau could -get a %aise.,reading.
Serv@e-Department.
NO’nCE-:
Too much or too little: fluid can dmage’yaur.
trangmission, Tor, -much cam mean thatsome d’
the fluid could come out~-md.:€all on hiat gri-gine
parts-or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. .Be
sure. to get an. accurate reading if you check your
transmission fluid.
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Section 9 Index
Ashtrays- ....................................... 2-46
Audio SysternTips .............................. '3 -23
Audio Systems ............................... 3-1.3-6 .
Automatic Headlamp System ...................... 2-40
Automatic Transmission
Check ...................................... 7-43
Fluid
.................................. 6-17, .. 6-68
Operation
................................... 2-17
Park Mechanism Check ........................ 7-45
Shif~~ng ..................................... 2-17
FroItt
.........................................'6 - 24
Rear .................................. 2-28, 6-22
Battery ..................................... -6-34
ChargeLight ................................ 2-56
Replacement, Keyless Entry ..................... 2-7
Warnings
.................................... 5-3
Battery Run-Down Protection ..................... 2-43
BB-B Auto . Line .................................. 8-9
Better Business . Bureau Mediation ................... 8-9
Br~eFluid .................................... 6-30
Brake, Parking ................................. 2-22
Brake System Warning Light ........................ 2--5.8
Axle-
.Jump Starting ................................... 5-3
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