1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 258
1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Manual
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%heck the fluid level only when your engine is .off, the vehi-dlei parked on a level place and the lrtrarrsI'nissionisCool s e'nough for you torest your fingers :on the transmissision case. H-OW Add Fluid to Here's how to add fluid. Refer-tothe Mailiteaance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluid-s andLubricants" in the Index. 1. Remove the filler plug. Then, follow these steps: 2. Add fluid at the filler plug ho1.e. Add ~ n I enough y fluid to bring the fluid level up to th-ebottom of the filler plug-hole. 3. Install the filler plug. Be sure the plug is fully seated. Hydraulic Clutch The hydfaulic clutch system in your vehicle is self-adjusting. A slight amount of play (1/4 inch .to 1/2 inch or 6 rnm to 12 mm) in the p.edal is normal. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Check that the lubxicant level is up.to the bott,om ~f the fill&-plug hdle. It isn't a gaod 'ideato "top off" your -clutch..fluid,, Ad,dingfluid won't correct a leak. A fluid loss inthis system could indicate-apoblem. Have the :syste.m inspected and repaired. 5 . I f ' b - fuid level is good,.install the plug a d b e . sur&. l it is .ft111y seated. F t h e fluid level is low, add more fluid as described in the next steps. -6-21