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3.
Check both sides of the dipstick, and
read the lower level. The fluid level
must be in the COLD area for
a
cold
check or in the
HOT
area or
cross-hatched area for a hot check.
4. If the fluid level is where it should be,
push the dipstick back in all the way.
How to Add Fluid:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind of transmission 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 up to
the COLD area for a cold check or the
HOT
area for a hot check. It doesn't take
much fluid, generally less than a pint.
Don't overfill. We recommend you use
only fluid labeled DEXRON@-IIE,
because fluids with that label are made
especially for your automatic
transmission. Damage caused by
fluid
other than DEXRON@-IIE is not covered
by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid
level as described under "How to
Check."
obtained, push the dipstick back in all
the way.
When the correct fluid level is
Manual Transmission Fluid
When
to
Check:
A
good time to have it checked is when
the engine oil is changed. However, the
fluid in your manual transmission doesn't
require changing.
How
to
Check:
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at a Chevrolet dealership Service
Department.
If you do
it
yourself, be sure to follow all
the instructions here, or you could get a
false reading.
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