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How

Add Fluid

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what

kind

transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended

Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.

the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper

fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on

the dipstick.

Pull out the dipstick.

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

ove@ll.

NOTICE:

We recommend you use

only

fluid labeled

DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label

made especially for your automatic transaxle.

Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-III

not covered by your new vehicle warranty.

After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as

When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the

described under “How to Check.”

dipstick back

all

the

way.

Automatic Transaxle Fluid

(2.4L

Code

Engine Only)

If you have the optional

2.4L

Code

engine (see

“Engine Identification” in the Index) and an automatic

transaxle, it is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid

level.

transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid

loss.

a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your Chevrolet

dealership Service Department and have it repaired as

soon

as possible. You may also have your fluid level

checked by your dealer or service center when you have

your oil changed.

Change both the fluid and filter every

50,000

miles

(83

000

km)

if the vehicle is mainly driven under one

or more

these conditions:

In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature

In hilly or mountainous terrain.

When doing frequent trailer towing.

Uses

such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.

regularly reaches

(32

C) or higher.

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