1995 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 222

Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Except 2.3L Code D Engine) 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. I NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall hot engine parts on or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. Wait at least30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid levelif you have been driving: 0 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Pontiacdealer Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could geta false reading on the dipstick. When outside temperatures are above90 O F (32" C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. 0 To get the rightreading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature,which is 180"F to 200 "F (82 " C to 93" C). Get the vehiclewarmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 k ) m when outside temperatures are above50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (IO'C), you may have to drive longer. 6-17