1995 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 226

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read thelower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD for a cold check or in the HOT area or area cross-hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in a l l the way; thenflip thehandle down to lock the dipstick in place. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind transmission of fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. Add fluid only afterchecking the transmissionfluid HOT. (A COLDcheck is used only asa reference.) If the fluid level is low, add onlyenough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than a int. Don't overfill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON -III, because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission.Damage caused byfluid other thanDEXRON@-111is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under"HOW to Check." 8 0 When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way; thenflip the handle down to lock dipstick in place. the 6-20