Buick LESABRE 1997 Manual page 266

Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
1. The transaxle fluid
dipstick top is a
round loop and is
next to the brake
master cylinder
behind the engine
block. Pull out the
dipstick and wipe it
with a clean rag or
paper towel.
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
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