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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. in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all
the way; then flip the handle down
to
lock the dipstick in place.
How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of
transmission fluid to use.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid 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 a int. Don't o v e $ Z Z .
We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON - 1 1 1 , because fluid
with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-I11 is not covered by your
new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under "How to
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When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in
all
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the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place.
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