How To Add Fluid - Chevrolet 1999 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual

2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
3100 (Code M) V6
Engine
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the
lower level. The fluid level must be in the
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cross hatched area.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
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3800 (Code K) V6
Engine

How to Add Fluid

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transaxle fluid to use. See "Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid to bring the level into the cross
on the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
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2. Using a long neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
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
R
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DEXRON III, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than
R
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DEXRON III is not covered by your new
vehicle warranty.
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