CHEVROLET 1999 Cavalier User Manual

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Checking the Fluid Level

D Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the

engine running.

D With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever

in PARK (P).

D With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift

lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK (P).

D Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow
these steps:

1. If you have a

three

speed automatic

transaxle, the handle on
the transaxle dipstick is
a red ring. Pull out the
dipstick and wipe it with
a clean rag or
paper towel.

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.