1997 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 268

( 10"C ) . If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), drive the NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). 0 vehicle in DRIVE (D) until the enginetemperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. Then follow the hot check procedures. Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle been sitting has for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference. Let the enginerun at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more. If it's colder than 50°F (lO°C), you may have to idle the engine longer. Should the fluid level be low during a cold check, you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. Thiswill give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level. At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. 0 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). Checking Transmission Fluid Hot Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold 0 Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 0 With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 0 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 Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more. 6-22