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NOTICe: DO NOTUSE SAE 5W-2(I OILS
fOR COIfi"INUOUS HIGH SPEED DRIVING.
Engine Oil Additives
There are many extra engine oil additives (or helpers) for sale. Your engine
should not need these extra additives if you Use SF-quality engine oil and
change it as suggested. If you think your engine has an oil-related problem,
talk to your authorized dealer. If needed, your dealer can provide you with a
tested and approved oil additive called "GM Engine Oil Supplement."
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS
Proper Fluid - Use only automatic transmission fluid labeled DEXRON® II. You
can buy this fluid from your dealer or other service outlets.
Checking Fluid Level-Check the automatic transmission fluid level at each
engine oil change, Overfilling
GaI).c"!,J~e
foaming and loss of fluid. A low fluid
level can cause slipping or loss of drive. In either case, transmission damage
can result.
To check the fluid level, first set the parking brake, then start the engine in
"P"(Park). With the regular brakes applied, move the shift lever through all the
gear ranges, ending in "P". You must check the fluid level with the engine
running at slow idle and the vehicle level.
You cannot read the correct fluid level if you have just.driven you(vehicle fora
long time at high speed, in city traffic in hot weather, or if your vehicle has
been pulling a trailer. Wait until the fluid cools down (about 30 minutes).
Remove the dipstick located at the rear of the engine compartment on the
passenger's side. Carefully touch the wet end of the dipstick to find out if the
fluid is cool, warm or hot. Wipe it clean and push it back in until the cap seats.
Pull out the dipstick and read the fluid level.
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If it felt cool (about room temperature), the level should be 3 to 10
millimeters (118 to 3/8 inch) below the "Add" mark. The dipstick has two
dimples below the" Add" mark to show this range.
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If it felt warm, the level should be close to \he "Add" mark (either above or
below).
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If it was too hot to hold, the level should be at the "Full" mark.
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