1996 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 241

Checking the Fluid Level 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. Push it back in all theway, wait three seconds and then pullit back out again. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level: The fluid level must be in the' cross-hatched area. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move shift the lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever inPARK (P). 4. Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes, Then, without shutting the engine, follow these steps: off The transaxle dipstick handle is the red loop near the back of the engine. 4. If the fluid level is the acceptable range, push the in dipstick back in all the way. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 6-19