Automatic Transaxle Fluid - Pontiac 1999 Grand Am Owner's Manual

Automatic Transaxle Fluid

It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level.
A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss.
If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the 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 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one
or more of these conditions:
D
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
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regularly reaches 90 F (32
D
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
D
When doing frequent trailer towing.
D
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
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C) or higher.
NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON R
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III, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON R
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an ACDelco R
thermostat is recommended.
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