How
to
Add
Fluid
Rear
Axle
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Add fluid only after checking
the
transmission fluid
HOT.
(A COLD check is used only as a reference.)
If
the
fluid level is low, add only enough
of
the proper
fluid to bring the level up to the
HOT
area for a hot
check. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a
pint (0.5 L).
Don’t
overjikl.
We recommend you use only
fluid labeled
DEXR0N’-III,
because fluid with that
label is made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than
DEXR0N’-III
is
not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
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After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under “How to Check.”
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When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then flip
the
handle
down to lock
the
dipstick in place.
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check
the
lubricant and when to change it. See
“Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
How
to
Check Lubricant
If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,
you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant
to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole.
What
to
Use
Standard Differential
Use Axle Lubricant
(GM
Part
No.
1052271)
or
SAE
80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant.
Limited-Slip Differential
To
add lubricant when the level is low, use Axle
Lubricant (GM Part
No.
1052271).
To
completely refill
after draining, add
4
ounces
(1
18
ml)
of Limited-Slip
Differential Lubricant Additive (GM Part
No.
1052358).
Then fill to the bottom of the filler plug hole with Axle
Lubricant
(GM
Part
No.
1052271).
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