Chevrolet 1997 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 234

Then, without shutting off the engine, follow
these steps:
3100 (Code M) Engine
3.4L DOHC (Code X)
Engine
3100 (Code
M) Engine 3.4L DOHC (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.
then pull it back out again.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
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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