Chevrolet 2005 Astro, Owner'S Manual

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3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for
a cold check or in the HOT or cross-hatched
area for a hot check. Be sure to keep the dipstick
pointed down to get an accurate reading.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle
down to lock the dipstick in place.
How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of transmission fluid to use. See
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 6-29.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid
to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a funnel, add fluid down the transmission
dipstick tube only after checking the transmission
fluid while it is hot. A cold check is used only
as a reference.
It does not take much fluid, generally less than
one pint (0.5 L). Do not overfill.
Notice: Use of automatic transmission fluid
labeled other than DEXRON
®
-III, Approved for the
H-Specification, may damage your vehicle, and
the damages may not be covered by your warranty.
Always use automatic transmission fluid labeled
DEXRON
®
-III, Approved for the H-Specification.
3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described
under “How to Check,” earlier in this section.
4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle
down to lock the dipstick in place.
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