1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 219

Service & Appearance Care How to Check (CONT.) 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 ( 1OOC), you may have to drive longer. To check the fluid level 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. 3.lL V6: Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid 3.1L V6: Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in "P" (Park). 3 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 "P" (Park). 4. Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. Then. without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 3800 V6: Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid 3800 V6: Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid . .218