1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 225

How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealer Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sureto follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. 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 up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you may have to drive longer. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come and fall on hot engine parts out or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.Be sure to you check your get an accurate reading if transaxle fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: 0 Checking the Fluid Level 0 Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 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 lever in PARK (P). 0 0 e Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. 11-1 heavy traffic -- especially i n hot weather 0 While pulling a trailer. 6-17