1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 242

Manual Transaxle Fluid When to Check A good time to haveit checked is when theengine oil is changed. However, the fluid in your manual transaxle doesn't require changing. Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxle is cool enough for you to rest your fingerson the transaxle case. Then, follow these steps: How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Oldsmobile retail facility Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE: Too much ortoo little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and on hot engine parts fall or exhaust system parts, starting a.fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading you check your if transaxle fluid. 1. The manual transaxle dipstick handle is white and is located behind theengine, Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and clean it with a rag or paper towel. 2 . Push it back in all the way and remove it.