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Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level if you have been driving:
0
When
outside temperatures are above
90°F
(32°C).
At high speed for quite
a
while.
In heavy
traffic
--
especially in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F
(82°C to 93°C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about
15
miles (24
km)
when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's
colder
than 50°F
(
1O"C), you may have to drive longer.
To check the fluid level
Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
running.
in PARK (P).
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK (P).
Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
Then, without shutting
off
the engine, follow these
steps:
3.1L
L82
(Code
M)
Engine 3.4L LQl (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.
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