Pontiac G6 2009 Owner's Manual page 287

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level if you have been driving:
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When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
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At high speed for quite a while.
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In heavy traffic — especially in hot weather.
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While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F
(82°C to 93°C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
(24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F
(10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), you may have
to drive longer.
Checking the Fluid Level
Prepare the vehicle as follows:
1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine
running.
2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
in PARK (P).
3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the
shift lever through each gear, pausing for about
three seconds in each one. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK (P).
4. Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these
steps:
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for
more information on location.
1. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or
paper towel.
2. Reinstall it back in all the way, wait three seconds
and then pull it back out again.
The transmission fluid
dipstick handle has this
symbol on it, and is located
near the front of the
engine compartment.
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