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TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION
HYDRA-MATIC
TRANSMISSION
The
fluid level in
your
Hydra-Matic
trans-
mission should be checked every
1,000 miles
and
should be changed
at
2S
,000-mile intervals. The fluid level should be checked with the engine
run
-
ning at idle speed and the car
on
a level surface. The level indicator and filler
tube are located
under
the
hood
at
the right rear corner
of
the engine. One
and one-half pints
of
fluid are required to bring the level from the low to the
full mark. Do not
fill above the full mark on the dipstick.
TYPE
OF
FLUID
FOR
YOUR
HYDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSION
The
use
of
G.M.
Hydra-Matic
fluid
is
recommended
and
is
available
at
all
Authorized
Oldsmobile
dealers.
Hydra-Matic
Fluid
is available
through
some
of
the independent oil companies. Only fluids with the following desig-
nation
on the
container
should
be used:
brand
name
including the words,
"Fluid
Type
A"
plus
an
Armour
Qualification
number
embossed
on
top
of
the cui', as follows:
"AQ
-ATF-number."
SYNCRO-MESH TRANSMISSION
The
lubricant
level in the Syncro-Mesh transmission should be checked at
the time
of
each chassis lubrication.
If
low, the
unit
should be checked for
leakage. Maintain the fluid level with
SAE-80 Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricant.
Regular or seasonal changes are not recommended.
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