1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 242

Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked when the engine is is oil. Check the fluid level only when your engineis off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxle is cool enough for to rest your fingerson the tJransaxle you case. changed.However,thefluidinyourmanualtransaxleThen,followthesesteps: doesn't require changing. How to Check Because this operation can b'e a little difficult, may you choose to have this done your Pontiac dealership at Service Department. . ". i Jf you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the ,G .,..!%$ik%4nstructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. , > , I NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that some the of fluid could come out and fallon hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting fire. Be sure to a get an accurate readingif you check yuur transaxle fluid. 1, The manual transaxle dipstick is white and is located on the driver's side rear the engine.Flip the of handle up and then pull out dipstick and clean the it with a rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way and remove it. 6-20