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Service and Appearance Care
;ake much fluid, generally less than a pint.
Don't overfill. We recommend you use
mly fluid labeled DEXRON@-111 or
DEXRON@-IIE, because fluids with that
label are made especially for your
automatic transmission. Dama e caused
by
fluid other than DEXRON - 1 1 1 or
DEXRON@-IIE 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."
obtained, push the dipstick back in all
the way.
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When the correct fluid level is
Manual Transmission Fluid
How to Check:
Because this operation can be difficult,
you may choose to have this done at a
Chevrolet dealership Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all
the instructions here, or you could get a
false reading.
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NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can
damage your transmission. Too much
can mean that some of the fluid could
come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust system, starting a fire. Be
sure to get an accurate reading if you
check your transmission fluid.
:heck the fluid level only when your
mgine is off, the vehicle is parked on a
eve1 place and the transmission is cool
:nough for you to rest your fingers on
he transmission case.
Then, follow these steps:
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Check that the lubricant level is up to
the bottom of the filler plug hole.
3.
If the fluid level is good, install the
plug and be sure it is fully seated. If
the fluid level is low, add more fluid
as described in the next steps.
How to Add Fluid:
Here's how to add fluid. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of fluid to use. See "Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.
1. Remove the filler plug.
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