1999 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 280

yellowblue Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: D With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift D D D D When outside temperatures are above 90_F (32_C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). D Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. The transaxle fluid dipstick top is a round, red loop and is next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180_F to 200_F (82_C to 93_C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50_F (10_C). If it's colder than 50_F (10_C), you may have to drive longer. Checking the Fluid Level D Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. in PARK (P). D With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 6-22