1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 257

HOW Add Fluid to Referto-the.M-aintenanceSchedule t~ dtztermirie.what kind of-t r a m ~ s s i o n fluid to.me. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants:"in.the Index. Add fluid only after checking tktrmsmission fluid HOT. (A COLD check i s used .only as a reference.) If the fluid levd is low, add Only enough of the proper flvid.to bring the le,velup t.0 the HOT area fora hat check. It doesdt take much fluid, ,generally less than Qnepint (0.5 L). Don t ove.$ll. Manual TransmisSion Fluid A good time to have it checked is when-theengine o i l is changed. However, the fluid in your manual transmission doesn't require charging.. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at.you-rGM dealership Service Department. NOTICE: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-III,because. fluid with that label is made especidyfor-. your automatic transmission. .Damage caused.by fluid other than DEXRON-111 is not covered by y.our new vehicle warranty. After srddiag fluid-,recheck the fluid Ievel as described under "How to Check." When the-correct fluid level Ls obtained, .push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. 'IfYOU do it yourself, be sure.to follow all the instructions here, or you could ge.t a false reading, NOTICE: Too much or too little-fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that same:u1 the fluid could come;out andfall on hot engine. parts or exhaust system p-arts, starting fire. Be a sure to get an accurate reading you check your if tranqmission fluid.