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Checking the Fluid Level
Prepare your vehicle as follows:
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Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
engine running.
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With the parking brake applied, place the shift
lever in PARK (P).
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With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the
shift lever in PARK (P).
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Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more.
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
3800 V6 Dipstick 5.7L V8 Dipstick
The red transmission dipstick handle is located near
the back of the engine. See “Engine Compartment
Overview” in the Index for more information on location.
1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and
wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
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