1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 262

.. Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could geta false reading on the dipstick. I NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the 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 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 speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. 0 In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. 0 If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filterdo not require changing. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. How to Check Because this operation can bea little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your GM dealer Service Department. -- 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°C to 93°C). . 6-14