3.
Check both sides
of
the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a
cold check or in the
HOT
area or cross-hatched area
for a hot check.
4.
If
the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle
down to lock the dipstick in place.
How
to
Add
Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of
transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid
HOT.
(A COLD check is used only
as
a
reference.) If the
fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to
bring the level up to the HOT area for
a
hot check. It
doesn’t take much fluid, generally less
than
one pint
(0.5
L).
Don’t
ove$ll.
NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11
is
not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
described under “How to Check.”
dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle
down to lock the dipstick in place.
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