1998 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 282

If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the NOTICE: We recommend you use onlyfluid labeled DEXR0N'-III, because fluid with that label is made especiallyfor your automatic transmission. Damage causedby fluid other thanDEXRON-111 is not covered by your new vehiclewarranty. 0 instructions here, or you could geta false reading. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could comeout andfall on hot engine parts orexhaust system parts, starting fire. Be a sure to get an accurate reading if you checkyour transmission fluid. Check the fluid level only when your engine off, the is vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough you to rest yourfingers on the for transmission case. Then, follow these steps: 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. 3. If the fluid level is good, install the plug andbe sure it is fully seated.If the fluid level is low, add more fluid as described in next steps. the After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under "How to Check." When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. 0 Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil ischanged. However,the fluid in your manual transmission doesn'trequire changing. How to Check Because this operation can be difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership Service Department. 6-24