1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 274

How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule determine what to kind of transmission fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid HOT. (A COLD check is used only as a reference.) .If the fluid level is low, add only enough proper of the fluid to bring the level upthe HOT area for a hot to check. It doesn't takemuch fluid, generally less than a pint (0.5 L). Don 't ovetjill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXR0N'-III, because fluid with that 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read-thelower label is made especially for your automatic transmission. level. The fluid level IINLSt be in the COLD areafor a Damage cauwd by fluid other than DEXRO;N-IIIis not your new vehicle warranty. cold check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area covered by for a hot check. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as 4. If the fluid level is the acceptable range, push the in described under "How to Check." dipstick backin all the way; then flip the handle downthe in lock to dipstick place. whin the fluid obtained, the correct level is push dipstick back in all the way; flip the handle then down to lock the dipstick in place. ' 6-21