How
to
Check
Because this operation can
be
difficult,
you
may
choose to have this done at your Pontiac 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 fluid 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:
c
5-Speed (6-Speed Similar)
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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