1994 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 213

Service & Appearance Care How to Check (cow.) If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. 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 (10°C).If it's colder than 50°F ( 10°C), you may have to drive longer. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: 0 To Check the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in "P" (Park). Then. Without Shutting Off the Engine, Follow These Steps: With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear 2. Push it back in all 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 in "P" (Park). Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. 0 0 I