1995 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 215

To check the fluid level NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that somethe of fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. 0 0 0 Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep engine the running. With the parking brake applied, place shift lever the in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal, movethe shift lever through each gear range, pausing about for three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). Let the engine run idle for three tofive minutes. at 0 0 0 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 F to 200°F (82°C 180" to 93 "C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperaturesare above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you may have to drive longer. 6-17