1994 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 173

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 to 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, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. Vait at least 30 minutes before checking le transaxle fluid level if you have been riving: 1 To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°Cto 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 (lO"C), you may have to drive longer. To Check the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in "P' (Park). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in "P" (Park). 0 How to Check Because this operation can be little a difficult, you may chooseto have this done at a Chevrolet dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you couldget a false reading on the dipstick. When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic weather. 1 C 1 -- especially in hot Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. 1 While pulling a trailer. 171 ...