Chevrolet 1998 Prizm Owner's Manual page 247

Manual Transaxle Fluid
When to Check
A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil
is changed. However, the fluid in your manual
transaxle doesn't require changing.
How to Check
Because this operation can be difficult,
you
may
choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership
Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a false reading.
I
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle fluid.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off,
the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxle
is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the
transaxle 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.
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