How To Add Fluid; Automatic Transaxle Fluid - Pontiac 1999 Sunfire Owner's Manual

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How to Add Fluid

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transaxle fluid to use. See "Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid to bring the level into the cross
the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
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2. Using a long
neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than one
pint (0.5 L). Don't overfill.
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
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III is not covered by your new
vehicle warranty.
3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the

Automatic Transaxle Fluid

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hatched area on
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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:
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If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
described under "How to Check."
dipstick back in all the way.
Speed Only)
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In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
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regularly reaches 90
F (32
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
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C) or higher.
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