1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 237

How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid HOT. (A COLD check isused only as a reference.)If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to theHOT area fora hot check. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Don't overfill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111,because fluidwith that label is made especially for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-111 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. 0 of the dipstick, and read the lower 3. Check both sides level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check orin the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check. the acceptable range, push the 4. If the fluid level is in dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under"How to Check." When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. 0 6-17