1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxlefluid level if you have been driving:When outside temperatures are above 90 O F (32 O C).0 At high speed for quite a while.In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.0 While pulling a trailer.To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normaloperating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°Cto 93°C).Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles(24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F(10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you mayhave to drive longer.Checking the Fluid LevelPark your vehicle on a level place. Keep theengine running.0 With the parking brake applied, place the shift leverin PARK (P).With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shiftlever through each gear range, pausing for aboutthree seconds in each range. Then, position the shiftlever in PARK (P).0 Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: