1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 254

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid levelif you have beendriving: 0 Let the engine run at idle three to five minutes. for Then, without shutting the engine, follow off these steps: When outside temperatures are above90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. 0 While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving aboutmiles 15 (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F ( lO"C), you may have to drive longer. Checking the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 1 . The automatic transaxle dipstick handle is red. Pull out the dipstick and wipewith a clean rag or it paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing about for three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). 6-21