How To Add Fluid - Buick 2004 Rainier Owner's Manual

Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for
more information on location.
1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick
and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again. Check both sides of the
dipstick, and read the lower level.
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The automatic
transmission dipstick
handle with the
transmission and lock
symbol is located in the
engine compartment
on the passenger's
side of the vehicle.
3. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push
the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the
handle down to lock the dipstick in place.

How to Add Fluid

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transmission fluid to use. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while
it is 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
one pint (0.5 L). Don't overfill.
Notice: We recommend you use only fluid labeled
®
DEXRON -III, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON
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 .
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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.
®
-III