Manual Transmission Fluid
When
to
Check
A
good time
to
have it checked is when the engine
oil
is changed. However, the fluid
in
your manual
transmission doesn’t require changing.
How
to
Check
Because this operation can be
a
little difficult,
you
may
choose
to
have this done at your
GM
dealership Service
Department.
If
you
do
it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get
a
false reading.
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.
Check
the
tluid level
only
when your engine is
off,
the
vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission
is
cool enough for you
to
rest your fingers
on
the
transmission case.
Then, follow these steps:
1.
Remove
the filler plug.
2.
Check that the lubricant level is
up
to
the bottom of
the filler plug hole.
3.
If
the
fluid
level is good, install
the
plug and be sure
it
is
fully
seated.
If
the
fluid
level
is
low,
add more
fluid
as
described
in
the next steps.
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