Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual page 206

NOTICE
Too much or too little fluid can
damage your transaxle.
Too
much
can mean that some of the fluid
could come out and fall on hot
engine parts, starting a fire. Be
sure to get
an
accurate reading if
you check your transaxle fluid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking
the transaxle fluid level if you have been
driving:
When outside temperatures are above
At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic-especially in hot
90" F (32" C).
weather.
To get the right reading, the fluid should
be at normal operating temperature,
which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to
93°C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving
about 15 miles (24
km)
when outside
temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If
it's colder than 50°F (lO°C), you may
have to drive longer.
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