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Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair

Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure

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.





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:
4.1. Lower the vehicle.
4.2. Add GM Dexron III Transmission Fluid, or equivalent, to the level check opening until the level check opening begins to leak fluid.
4.3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
5. Install the fluid level check plug.
6. Lower the vehicle.