1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 185

Service & Appearance Care 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. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. NOTICE: Too much or toolittle fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall onhot engine parts or exhaust system, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: 0 T get the right reading, the fluid should o ,e at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). Set the vehicle warmed up by driving ibout 15 miles (24 km) when outside iemperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (IOOC), you may have to drive longer. T Check the Fluid Level o 1. Keep the engine running. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. How to Check Because this operation can be a little 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 on the dipstick. When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for aboutthree seconds in each range. Then, position theshift lever in PARK (P). 4. Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. 0 0 0