Chevrolet 1995 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 212

Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these
steps:
3.1 L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.4L LQ 1 (Code X) Engine
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.
3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.4L LQ1 (Code X) Engine
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be in the 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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