1995 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 218

Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when t o change your fluid. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services'' in the Index. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. 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 you check your if transaxle fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. 0 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Buick dealer Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure tofollow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°Fto 200°F (82°C to 93°C). 6-14