1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 277

3. Check both sidesof the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level mustbe in theCOLD area for a cold checkor in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick backin all the way. I NOTICE: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111,because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission. Damage causedby fluid other than DEXRON-I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. 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 all the way. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule determine what to kind of transmission fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while itis hot. (A cold checkis used only as a reference.) If the fluid level low, add only enoughof is the proper fluid to bring the level up to HOT area the for a hot check. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than one pint L). Don't ove@ZZ. (0.5 Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have checked is when the engine it oil is changed. However, the fluid in your manual transmission doesn't require changing. 6-24