3–2 Copyright © 1996 General Motors Corp.
AT 500, 1500 SERIES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Figure 3–1. Dipstick With FULL and ADD Markings
Figure 3–2. Dipstick With HOT RUN Markings
Figure 3–3. Dipstick With HOT OVERFULL Markings
3–5. TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
CHECK PROCEDURE
a. Preparation
(1) Always check the transmission fluid
level at least twice. Consistency is important in main-
taining accuracy. If inconsistent readings persist,
check the transmission breather and the vent hole in
the dipstick fill tube to ensure they are clean and free
of debris. The vent hole is located on the underside of
the fill tube just below the seal of the dipstick cap.
(2) Clean around the end of the fill tube be-
fore removing the dipstick. Dirt or foreign matter must
not be permitted to enter the transmission because it
can cause valves to stick, cause undue wear of trans-
TRANSMISSION
OIL PAN
SPLITLINE
FULL
ADD
0.50 in.
(12.7 mm)
1.00 in.
(25.4 mm)
V01299
CHECK IN NEUTRAL AT IDLE
TRANSMISSION
OIL PAN
SPLITLINE
0.50 in.
(12.7 mm)
1.05 in.
(26.7 mm)
1.80 in.
(45.7 mm)
1.50 in.
(38.1 mm)
V01298
CHECK IN NEUTRAL AT IDLE
HOT RUN
REF
FILL
WARNING!
When checking the transmission fluid level, be sure
that the parking brake and/or emergency brakes
are set and properly engaged, and the wheels are
blocked. Unexpected and possible sudden move-
ment may occur if these precautions are not taken.
TRANSMISSION
OIL PAN
SPLITLINE
TRANSMISSION
OIL PAN
SPLITLINE
0.50 in.
(12.7 mm)
1.50 in.
(38.1 mm)
SHALLOW PAN
MODELS
DEEP PAN
MODELS
2.00 in.
(50.8 mm)
V01300
CHECK IN NEUTRAL AT IDLE
OV
ER
FU
LL
HOT
C
OLD
RU
N
O
VER
FU
LL
CHECK IN NEUTRAL AT IDLE
C
O
LD
R
U
N
HOT
0.50 in.
(12.7 mm)
1.75 in.
(44.5 mm)
2.25 in.
(57.1 mm)
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