1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 264

If you do not use your vehicle under of these any conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing. Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked when the engine oil is is changed. However, the fluid in your manualtransaxle doesn't require changing. NOTICE: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@=III, because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatictransaxle. Damage caused by fluid other thanDEXRON-111 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. How to Check Because this operation can bea little difficult, you may choose to have this doneat your Chevroletdealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. I NOTICE: 1 Too much or too little fluid can damage your of transaxle. Too much can mean that some the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, startinga fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading you check your if transaxle fluid.