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Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Inspect the fluid level only when the engine is off. Ensure the vehicle is level. The transaxle must be cold.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the level check plug.
  3. Verify that the fluid is up to the opening.
  4. Perform the following procedure if no fluid is visible:
    1. Lower the vehicle.
    2. Add GM Dexron III Transmission Fluid, or equivalent, to the level check opening until the level check opening begins to leak fluid.
    3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Install the fluid level check plug.
    Fig 1: View Of Fluid Level Check Plug
    GM626455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
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