1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 239

Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil changed. is Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 k ) the vehicle is mainly driven under one or m if more of these conditions: 0 NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that some the of 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 least30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid levelif you have been driving: 0 0 0 0 In heavy ,city traffic where the outside, temperature regularly reaches90°F (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such z found in taxi, police or delivery service. p If you do not use your vehicle under anythese of filter do not require changing. conditions, the fluid and When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. in See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" the Index. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, whichis 180°F to 200°F Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may (82°C to 93°C). choose to have this done at your Pontiac dealership Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about miles 15 Service Department. (24 kn when outside temperatures are above r) 50°F If you doit yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions (10°C). If it's colder than50°F (lO°C), you may have to drive longer. the here, oryou could get a false reading on dipstick. How to Check