1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 242

How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See"Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. If the fluid levelis low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.4L Code T Engine Only) If you have the optional 2.4L Code T engine (see "Engine Identification" in the Index) andan automatic transaxle, it is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reasonfor fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to yourPontiac dealer Service Department and have it repaired as soon as possible. You may also have your fluid levelchecked by your dealeror service center when you have your oil changed. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bringit tothe proper level. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than a pint (OSL). Don't overfill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is madeespecially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-111is not covered by your newvehicle warranty. 0 Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. However, the fluid in your manual transaxle doesn't require changing. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under "How to Check." When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in allthe way. 0 6-19