Pontiac 1993 Sunbird Owner's Manual page 164

If you do it yourself, be sure to follow
all the instructions here, or you could
get a false reading on the dipstick.
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,
starting a fire. Be sure to get an
accurate reading i f 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.
Flip the handle up and then pull out
the dipstick and clean it with a rag or
paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way and
remove it.
3 . Check both sides of the dipstick and
read the lower level. The fluid level
must be between the ADD and
FULL marks. (Note: Fluid may
appear at the bottom of the dipstick
even when the fluid level is several
pints low.)
4.
If the fluid level is where it should be,
push the dipstick back in all the way
and flip the handle down. 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 dipstick by flipping the
handle up and then pulling the
dipstick out.
2.
Add fluid at the dipstick hole. Add
only enough fluid to bring the fluid
level up to the FULL mark on the
dipstick.
3 . Push the dipstick back in all the way;
then flip the handle down to lock the
dipstick in place.
Hydraulic Clutch
The hydraulic clutch in your vehicle is
self-adjusting. The clutch master
cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic
clutch fluid.
It isn't a good idea to "top off' your
clutch fluid. Adding fluid won't correct
a leak.
A fluid loss in this system could
indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired.
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