1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 255

Checking the Fluid Level 0 Then, without shutting the engine, follow these steps: off Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the lever shift in PARK (P). 0 e With yourfoot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausingabout for three secondsin each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). 0 Let the engine run idle for three to five at -Utes. 3 1. The automatic transaxle dipstick handle is red. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pullit back out again.