1994 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 221

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid levelif you have been driving: 0 0' Then. without shutting: the engine. follow these off steps: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. O 0 To get the right reading,the fluid should beat normal O F F operating temperature, which is 180to 200O (82 C to 93 C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperaturesare above 50°F (10OC). If it'scolder than50°F (lO°C), you may have to drive longer. To check the fluid level 0 Park your vehicle on a level place. 0 With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in "P" (Park). 0 With your foot onthe brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position shift the lever in "P" (Park). 0 Let the engine run at idle three to five minutes. for O 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipeit with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 219