1994 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 236

4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. How to Add Fluid Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" the Index. in If the fluid level is low, add only enough the proper fluid to bring of the level up to the COLD areafor a cold check or the HOT area for a hot check. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than a Don't overfill. We pint. recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-I11 or DEXRON@-IIE, because fluids with that label are made especially for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-I11 or DEXR0N'-IIE is not coveredby your new vehicle warranty. 0 After adding fluid, recheckthe fluid levelas described under "How to Check." 0 When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick backall in the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have checked is when the engine is changed. However, it oil the fluid in your manual transmission doesn't require changing. How to Check Because this operation can belittle difficult, you a may choose to have this done at a GM dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get afalse reading. 6-18