1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 316

How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have done at your Oldsmobile retail this facility 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. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you may have to drive longer. NOTICE: Too much ortoo little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could comeout and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checkingthe transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). 0 Checking the Fluid Level 0 Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. 0 0 0 At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. 6-18