GMC 1997 Suburban - How to Add Fluid

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4.
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.
If the fluid level
is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back
in all the way; then flip the handle
down to lock the dipstick
in place.
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). Dun ’t ove$lZ.
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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.
0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under “How
to Check.”
0 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.
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