1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 279

1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring to the proper level. it Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Four-Speed Only) It is not necessaryto check the transaxle fluidlevel. Itdoesn'ttakemuchfluid,generallylessthanAtransaxlefluidleak is the onlyreason for fluid loss. one pint (0.5 L). Don't ove$ZZ. Ifleak take your aoccurs,the toChevrolet vehicle dealership Service Department and have it repaired as soon as possible. You may also have your fluid level NOTICE: checked by your dealer or service center when you have your oil changed. We recommend you use only fluid labeled Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles DEXRON@-III,because fluid with that label is (83 000 k ) the vehicleis mainly driven underone or m if made especially for your automatic transaxle. more of these conditions: Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11 0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. regularly reaches90 O F (32O C ) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. 0 0 3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described to under "How Check." 4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all way. the When trailer doing towing. frequent Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. 6-21