1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 256

Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check A good time to have checked is when the engine is it oil in changed. However, the fluid your manual transaxle doesn't require changing. off, Check the fluid level only when your engine isthe vehicle is parked on a level place and manual the transaxle is cool enough for to rest your fingers on you the transaxle case. Then, follow these steps: I How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. to If you do it yourself, be sure follow all the instructions here,or you could get a false reading manual transaxle.Too much can mean that some 1. The manual transaxle dipstick is white and is located of the fluid could come out and on hot engine fall of on the driver's side rear the engine. Flip the parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be handle up and then pull the dipstickand clean it out sure to get an accurate reading if you check your with a ragor paper towel. transaxle fluid. 2. Push it back in all the way and removeit. 6-23