1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 292

How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this doneat your Pontiac dealership Service Department. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). 0 At high speed for quite a while. If you do ityourself, be sure tofollow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. 0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much canmean that some of the fluid could come out and fall hot engine parts on or exhaustsystem parts, starting fire. Be sure to a get an accurate readingif you check your transaxle fluid, To get the right reading, the fluidshould be at norrnal operating temperature, which is 1801°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 k ) m when outside temperatures are above50°F ( lo°C). If it's colder than 50" F ( lO"C), you may have to drive longer. 6-22