1994 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 201

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxlefluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures areabove 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic - especially in hot weather. While pullinga trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km)when outside temperatures are above 50°F ( 10OC). If it's colder than 50°F (10°C) , you may have ta drive longer. To check the fluid level: Park your vehicle on a level place. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P (Park). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift Iever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in P (Park). Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. Then, without shutting the engine, off follow these steps: 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower IeveI. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 1. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way.