1993 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 237

Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change: A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. How to Check: Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at a Chevrolet dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of thr fluid could come out and fall on hc ~.: engine parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid. 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). To check transmission fluid hot: Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10OC). If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), drive the vehicle in D (Third Gear) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes. Then follow the hot check procedures. To check transmission fluid cold: A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five minutes ~"* ~, \~ %it at least 30 minutes before checking he transmission fluid level if you have >eendriving: D When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. 0 In heavy traffic - especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. 233 = =