Pontiac 1997 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 247

Checking the Fluid Level
'hen, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
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Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
engine running.
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
in
PARK (P).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
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.
The automatic transaxle dipstick handle is red.
1. 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
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