1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 213

Automaric Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change: A good timeto check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule todetermine when to change your fluid. See the Index under Scheduled Maintenance Services. 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, besure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on dipstick. the Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level ifyou have been driving: When outside temperaturesare above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic-especially in hot weather. 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). Get the vehicle warmed upby driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10OC). If it's colder than 50"F (10" C), you may have todrive longer. Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall hot on engine parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate readingif you check your transaxlefluid. 21 I