3.
Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be
in
the COLD area for a
cold check or
in
the
HOT
area or cross-hatched area
for a hot check.
4.
If the fluid level
is
in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
How
to
Add
Fluid
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
one pint
(0.5
L).
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NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
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After adding fluid, recheck
the
fluid level
as
0
When the correct fluid level
is
obtained, push the
described under “How to Check.”
dipstick back
in
all the way.
Manual Transmission Fluid
When
to
Check
and
Change
A good time to have
it
checked is when the engine oil is
changed. Refer
to
the Maintenance Schedule to
determine when to change your transmission fluid. See
“Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in
the Index.
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