1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 259

How to Add Fluid Here's how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants" in the Index. 1. Remove the dipstick by flipping the handleup and then pulling the dipstick out. 2. Add fluid at the dipstick hole. Add only enough fluid tobring the fluid level up to the FULL mark on the dipstick. 3. Push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle downto lock the dipstick in place. 3. Check both sidesof the dipstick and read the lower level. The fluid level must be between the ADD and FULL marks. (Note: Fluid may appear at the bottom of the dipstick even when the fluid level is several pints low.) 4. If the fluid level is where should be, push the it dipstick back in all the way and flip the handle down. If the fluid levelis low, add more fluid as described in thenext steps. Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkagein your vehicle is self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid. Adding It isn't a good idea to "top off' your clutch fluid. fluid won't correct a leak. A fluid lossin this system could indicatea problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. 6-21