Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Four-Speed Only) - Chevrolet 1998 Cavalier Owner's Manual

1. Pull out the dipstick. Automatic Transaxle Fluid
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
(Four-Speed Only)
dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss.
one pint (0.5 L). Don't
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If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your Chevrolet
dealership Service Department and have it repaired as
soon as possible. You may also have your fluid level
checked by your dealer or service center when you have
your oil changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles
(83 000 k m ) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
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In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level.
NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON@-III, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
regularly reaches 90
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(32
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C ) or higher.
3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under "How to Check."
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When doing frequent trailer towing.
4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
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Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
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