1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 218

the transaxle fluid level you have been if driving: When outside temperatures are a b v e 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic-especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. Ta 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 vehiclewarmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F ( 0 C .If 1°) it's colder than 50°F (lO°C), you may have to drive longer. 0 Then, Without Shutting OMF the Engine, Follow These Steps: Place the shift lever inF (Park) with 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with the parking brake applied. a clean rag or paper towel. With your foot on the brake pd, ea l move the shift lever through each gear 2. Push it back inall the way, wait three seconds and then pullit back out range, pausing for about three seconds again. in each range. Then, position the shift lever i P (Park). n 3. Check bothsides of the dipstick, and read the luwer level. The fluid level Let the enginerun at idle for three to must bein the crass-hatched area. five minutes. 4. If the fluid level is where it should be, push the dipstick back all the in way. Park your vehicle an a level place.