How To Add Fluid; Manual Transmission Fluid - Chevrolet TRACKER 2002 Owner's Manual

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.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while
it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.)
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot
check. 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 transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON R
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
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After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under "How to Check."
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When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way.

Manual Transmission Fluid

When to Check and Change
A good time to have it checked is when the engine
oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine when to change your transmission fluid.
See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership
service department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a false reading.
NOTICE:
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III
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transmission. Too much can mean that some of
the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine
parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
Too little fluid could cause the transmission to
overheat. Be sure to get an accurate reading
if you check your transmission fluid.
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