How
to
Check
Because this operation can be
a
little difficult, you ]nay
choose to have this done at your Oldsmobile retailer
Service Department.
If
you
do
it
yourself, be sure
to
follow
all
the
instructions here.
or
you could get
a
false reading on
the dipstick.
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 t.o get an accurate reading if you check your
transmission fluid.
Wait at least
30
minutes before checking the
transmission fluid level
if
you have been driving:
0
When outside temperatures are above 90°F
(32°C).
At high speed for quite
a
while.
In
heavy traffic
--
especially
in
hot
weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To
get the right reading, the fluid should be
at
normal
operating temperature, which is 180°F to
200°F
(82°C
to
93°C).
Checking Transmission Fluid Hot
Get
the
vehicle warmed up by driving about
15
miles
(24
knl)
when outside temperatures are above 50°F
(10°C). If it's colder than 50°F
(lO"C),
drive the
vehicle
in
THIRD
(3)
until
the engine temperature gage
moves and then remains steady for
IO
minutes. Then
follow
the hot check procedures.
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