2008 Chevrolet Aveo 5 Owner's Manual - Page 242

Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). 4. Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The automatic transmission dipstick is located toward the front of the engine compartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push the dipstick back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, fluid should be between MIN and MAX mark of the hot area of the dipstick. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-23. 5-20