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How
to
Check
Because this operation
can
be a little difficult, you
may
choose
to
have this done at your Pontiac 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 damage your
transaxle. Too
much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall
on hot engine parts
or exhaust system parts, starting
a
fire. Be sure to
get an
accurate reading
if you check your
transaxle fluid,
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level if you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
0
At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic
--
especially in hot weather.
0
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at norrnal
operating temperature, which is 1801°F to 200°F
(82°C to 93°C).
Get
the
vehicle
warmed up by
driving about
15
miles
(24
k m )
when outside temperatures are above 50°F
(
lo°C). If it's colder than 50" F
(
lO"C),
you may have
to drive longer.
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