Chevrolet 2007 Silverado 1500 Pickup, Owner'S Manual

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How to Add Automatic Transmission
Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of transmission fluid to use. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 626 .
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid
while it is hot. A cold check is used only as a
reference. 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. It does not take much fluid,
generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Do not overfill.
Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic
transmission fluid may damage your vehicle,
and the damages may not be covered by
your warranty. Always use the automatic
transmission fluid listed in
Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 626 .
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After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under “How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid,” earlier in this section.
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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.
Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check Manual Transmission
Fluid
A good time to have your manual transmission
fluid checked is when the engine oil is changed.
See
Additional Required Services (Gasoline
Engine) on page 618 to find out when to change
your transmission fluid.
How to Check Manual Transmission
Fluid
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you
may choose to have this done at the dealership
service department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a false reading.
Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage
your transmission. Too much can mean that
some of the fluid could come out and fall on
hot engine parts or exhaust system parts,
starting a fire. Too little fluid could cause the
transmission to overheat. Be sure to get an
accurate reading if you check your
transmission fluid.
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