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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
rnay choose to have this done at your GM dealership
Service Department.
If you do
it
yourself. be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a false reading.
I
NOTICE:
i
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
1
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.
Be
sure
to get
an accurate reading if
you check
your
transmission fluid.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the
vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is
cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the
transmission case.
Then. follow these steps:
1.
Remove the filler plug.
2. Check that the lubricant level is
LIP
to the bottom of
the filler plug
hole.
3. If the fluid level is good. install the p l ~ ~ g
m d
be sure
it is f ~ l l l y
seated. If the fluid level is low.
add
more
fluid
as
described in the next steps.
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