1994 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 186

cold check,you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. This will give youa more accurate readingof the fluid level. To check the fluid hot cold or Park your vehicle on a level place. With the parking brake applied, place the shift leverin "P" (Park). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift Then, without shuttingoff the engine, 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and lever in " P ' (Park). Follow these steps: read the lower level. The fluid level 0 Let the engine run at idle for three must be in the cold area for a cold 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a minutes or more. check or in the"HOT" area or clean rag or paper towel. cross-hatched area for a hot check. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable . seconds and then pullit back out range, push the dipstick back in all again. the way. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the cold area fora cold check orthe "HOT" area for a hot check. It doesn't