1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 201

Service and Appearance Care If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level upto the "COLD' area for a cold check or the "HOT" area for a hot check. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than a pint. Don't overfill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-I11 or DEXRON@-IIE, because fluids with that label are made especially for your automatic transmission. Dama e caused 11 by fluid other than DEXRON&- 1 or DEXRON@-IIE is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. 0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under "How to Check." When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too rriuch can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid. Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case. How to Add Fluid: Here's how to add fluid. Refer the to Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom the filler of plug hole. 3 Install the filler plug. Be sure the plug . is fully seated. Manual Transmission Fluid How to Check: Because this operation can be difficult, you may choose to have this done at a Pontiac dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading. Then, follow these steps: 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. 3 If the fluid level is good, install the . plug and be sure it is fully seated. If the fluid level is low, add more fluid as described in the next steps. ...200