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 tluid
while
it
is 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).
Don
'f
overfill.
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
described under "How to Check."
When the correct
tluid
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.
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