1994 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 234

I NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some the fluid could come out and fall on of hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting aBe sure to get fire. an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speedfor quite a while. 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°F to 200°F (82°Cto 93°C). To check transmissionfluidhot: Get the vehicle warmed upby driving m when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10OC). about 15 miles (24k ) If it's colder than 50°F (10"C), drive the vehicle in "D" (3rd Gear) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steadyten minutes. for Then follow the hot check procedures. Tu check transmissionfluid cold: A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sittingfor eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference. Let the engine run idle for five minutes if outside temperatures at are 50°F (10OC) or more.If it's colder than50°F (lO"C), you may have to idle the engine longer. Should the fluid level be low during a cold check, you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. This will give you a more accurate reading the fluid level. of To check the fluid hot cold or 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 about three seconds in each range. Then, for position the shift lever in "P' (Park). Let the engine run at idle for three minutes more. or 6- 16