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When
to
Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every
50,000
miles
(83
000
km)
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more
of
these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches
90°F
(32”
C)
or
higher.
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In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If
you
do not use your vehicle under any
of
these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
How
to
Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you
may choose to have this done at your Buick dealership
Service Department.
If
you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions
here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too
much or too little fluid can damage your
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.
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