1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 244

How to Add Fluid Here's how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" inthe Index. 1. Remove the dipstick by flipping the handle up and then pulling the dipstick out. 2. Add fluid at the dipstick hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the FULL mark on the dipstick. 3. Push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level. The fluidlevel must be between the ADD and FULL marks. (Note: Fluid may appear at the bottom of the dipstick evenwhen the fluid levelis several pints low.) 4. If the fluid level is where it should be,push the Hydraulic CIutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicleis self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulicclutch fluid. It isn't a good idea to "top off' your clutchfluid. Adding fluid won't correct a leak. A fluid loss inthis system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. dipstick back inall the wayand flipthe handle down. If the fluid level islow, add more fluid as described in the next steps. 6-21