CHEVROLET 2009 Impala User Manual

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Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:

1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or

paper towel.

The transmission fluid
dipstick handle is the black
loop with this symbol on
it. It is located near
the rear of the engine
compartment.

See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14
for more information on location.

2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and

then pull it back out again.

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the

lower level. The fluid level must be in the
cross-hatched area.

4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the

dipstick back in all the way.

V6 Engines

5.3L V8 Engine

5-25