Chevrolet 2000 Monte Carlo Manual page 284

Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
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1. The transaxle fluid dipstick handle is the red loop
near the back of the engine. 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.
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3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
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lower level. The fluid level must be in the
-
cross hatched area.
dipstick back in all the way.
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