GMC 2004 Savana, Owner'S Manual

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Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
The transmission dipstick
is located near the center
of the engine compartment
and will be labeled with
this graphic shown.
See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12
for more information
on location.
•
Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and
wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
•
Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
•
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 area or cross-hatched
area for a hot check. Be sure to keep the dipstick
pointed down to get an accurate reading.
•
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.
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