1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 224

- ,A CAUTION: Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 k ) the vehicleis mainly driven under one or m if more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90°F (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. 0 Operating theengine withthe air cleaner off can cause you or others be burned. Theair to cleaner not only cleansthe air, it stops flame if the engine backfires.If it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you could beburned. Don't drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine withthe air cleaner off. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as foundin taxi, police or delivery service. NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into yourengine, which willdamage it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you'redriving. 0 If you do not use your vehicleunder any of these conditions, the fluid and filter not require changing. do See "Scheduled Maintenance Services'' in the Index. 6-16 .