1994 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 185

If you do it yourself, besure to follow all the instructions here,or you could get a false reading the dipstick. on NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. much Too can meanthat some of the fluid could comeout and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system, starting a fire. sure to get an Be accurate reading you check your if transaxle fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level you if have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). To Check or Replace the Air Filter: 1. Unscrew the four Phillips-head screws, then pull the cover back. 2. Remove the air cleaner filter. 3 Be sure to install the air cleaner filter . and replacethe cover tightly. Autumtic TrunsaxleFluid When to Check and Change A good timeto check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when engine the oil is changed. Referto the Maintenance Schedule to determine when change to your fluid. SeeScheduled Maintenance Services in the Index. How to Check Because this operation canbe a little difficult, you may chooseto have this done at your Oldsmobile dealership Service Department. At high speed for quite while. a In heavy traffic-especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should beat normal operating temperature, which is180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). 183