1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 265

L. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it tothe proper level. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Don't o v e ~ l l . Service Department and have itrepaired as soon as possible. You may also have your fluid level checked by your dealer or service center when you have your oil changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: 0 NOTICE: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111,because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other thanDEXRON-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 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 "F(32 C) orhigher. O 0 In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. 0 0 Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing. dipstick back in all the way. NOTICE: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid withthat label is made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage causedby fluid other thanDEXRON-I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Four-Speed Only) It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your Pontiac dealership I 6-21