1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 262

How to Check Because this operation can 'be little difficult,you may a this choose to have done at your Oldsmobile retail facility Service Department. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal which is 180"F to 200 "F operating temperature, (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about15 miles (24 km) when outside temperaturesare above 50°F (10°C). If it's colderthan 50°F (lO°C), you may have to drivelonger. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow the instructions all here, or you could geta false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE: Checking the Fluid Level 0 Too much or too little fluid can damage your 0 of transaxle. Too much can mean that some the fluid could come out and fall hot engine parts on or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to 0 get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid. Wait at least30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid levelif you have beendriving: 0 Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever inPARK (P). Let the engine run at idle forthree to five minutes. 0 When outside temperatures are above90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite while. a In heavy traffic-- especially in hotweather. 0 While pulling a trailer. 6-16