1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 248

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. NOTICE: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that labelis made especiallyfor your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. 3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under "How to Check." 4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids andLubricants" in the Index. Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. changed. However, the fluid in your manual transaxle doesn't require changing. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to theproper level. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Don't overfill. 6-21