1993 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 234

Too much or too little fluid c damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. - I Wait at least 30 minutes before checking To Check the Fluid Level: the transaxle fluid level you have bee; if Park your vehicle on a level place. driving: Place the shift lever P (Park) with in When outside temperatures are above the parking brake applied. 90°F (32°C). With your foot on the brake pedal, At high speed for quite awhile. move the shift lever through each gear In heavy traffic-especially in hot range, pausing for about three seconds weather. in each range. Then, position the shift lever inP (Park). While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°Cto 93°C). Get the vehicle warmed up driving by about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above50°F (10°C). If it's colder than50"F (10"C),you may have to drive longer. 233 I . .