1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 197

How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at an Oldsmobile dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure tofollow all the instructions here, or could you get a false reading on thedipstick. 3100 V6: Replacing Air Cleaner Filter 2. Remove the air cleaner filter. 3.Be sure toinstall the air cleaner filter, replace the cover and tighten the wing nut securely. 3800 V6: Replacing Air Cleaner Filter 2. Pull the top of the air cleaner toward the front of the vehicle and remove the air cleaner filter. 3. Be sure to install the air cleaner filter, replace the cover and tighten the wing nuts securely. NOTICE: Too much or toolittle fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaustsystem, starting a fire. Be sure toget an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. 3800 V 6 Checking Air Cleaner Filter To Check or Replace: . 1. Loosen the four wing nuts. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you A good time to check your automatic have been driving: transaxle fluid level iswhen the engine When outside temperatures areabove oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance 90°F (32°C). Schedule to determine when to change At high speed for quite a while. your fluid. See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index. In heavy traffic-especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. When to Check and Change Automatic Transaxle Fluid 195