1994 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 237

NOTICE: Too much or toolittle fluidc m damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some the'fluidcould come out and fall of on hot engine parts or exhaust systm, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading you check your transmission fluid. if Check thefluid level only 'whenyour engine is off, the vehicle parked on is a level place the transmissionis cool enoughfor you to rest your fingers and on the transmission case. Then, follow these steps: 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottomthe filler plug hole. of 3. If the fluid level is good, install plug and be sure is fully seated.If the it the fluid level is low, add more fluid described in the next steps. as How to Add Fluid Here's how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Add fluid'atthe filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottomof the filler plug hole. 3. Install the filler plug. Be surethe plug is fully seated.