1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

How to CheckBecause this operation can be a little difficult, youmay choose to have this done at your hick dealershipService' Department.If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructionshere, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normaloperating temperature, which is 180 "F to 200 "F(82°C to 93°C).Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles(24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F(1.0"C). If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you may haveto drive longer.1 NOTICE:Too much or too little fluid can damage yourtransaxle. Too much can mean that some of thefluid could come out and fall on hot engine partsor exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure toget an acc ate reading if you check yourUTtransaxle fluid.Checking the Fluid Level000Park your vehicle on a level place.. Keep theengine running.With the parking brake applied, place the shift leverin PARK (P).With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift 'lever through each gear range, pausing for aboutthree seconds in each range. Then, position the shiftWait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxlefluid level if you have been driving:When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).0 At high speed for quite a while.0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.While pulling a trailer.0lever in PARK (P). 'Let the engine run at idle for three to five rhinutes.6-21