1993 Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual - Page 161

Service & Appearance Care Automatic Transa.de Fluid When fo Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change Scheduled Maintenance your fluid. See Services in theIndex. NOTICE: Too much ortoo little fluid can damage your transaxle. much can Too mean that some of the fluid could come out andfall on hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting a fire. if Be sure to get an accurate reading you check your transaxle fluid. How to Check Because this operation can be alittle difficult, you may choose to have this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, besure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. 3.1 L V6: Air Filter Replacement To check or replace the filter, remove the threewing nuts and lift the cover. Be sure to reinstall the air cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. ' 60 I Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level you if have been driving: When outside temperaturesare above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic- especially in hot weather. To getthe right reading,the fluid should beat normal operating temperature, which is 180°F 200°F to (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle warmedup 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.