1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 315

Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: 0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) orhigher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. 0 When doing frequent trailer towing. 4. Replace the filters by reversing Step 3. Make sure the filters are inserted so that the sealing foam is angled in the same direction on both filters. For the type of filter to use, see "Normal Replacement Parts" in the Index. 5 . Close the inner access door, while squeezing the tab, to be sure it is tightly closed. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" the Index. in 6. Snap the outer access panel into the back of the glove box. 6-17