1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 198

Service &Appearance Care To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 ltm) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F ( 10°C), you may have to drive longer. To Check the Fluid Level Park your vehicle on a level place. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P (Park). With your foot on thebrake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in P (Park). Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. Then, Without ShuttingOff the Engine, Follow these Steps: 1. Pull out thedipstick 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 isin theacceptable . range, push thedipstick back in all the way. 3100 V6: Checking Automatic rransaxle Fluid 3800 V6: Checking Automatic rransaxle Fluid 196