2004 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 235
2004 Pontiac Vibe Manual
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How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-26. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the area between dimples on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Don't overfill. Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. However, the fluid in your manual transaxle doesn't require changing. How to Check Because this operation can be difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Pontiac dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading. Notice: We recommend you use only fluid labeled T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than T-IV Automatic Transmission fluid is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. 3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under "How to Check" previously in this section. 4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way; then press the tab down to lock the dipstick in place. 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 on hot engine or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid could cause the transaxle to overheat. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxle is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transaxle case. 5-25