1998 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 285

How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule determine what to kind of transmission fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids andLubricants" in theIndex. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the properfluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check. doesn't take much It fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Don't overjjll. , 0 After adding fluid, recheckthe fluid level as described under "How to Check." When the correct fluid level is obtained, pushthe dipstick backin all the way; thenflip the handle down to lock the dipstick place. in i 0 All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described this section. in However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. - NOTICE: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111,because fluid with that label is made especiallyfor your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule determine how to often to check the lubricant. "Periodic Maintenance See Inspections'' inthe Index. 6-23