Buick 2006 manual How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid

3.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 in PARK (P).

4.Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.

Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:

1.Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.

The automatic transaxle dipstick is located toward the back of the engine compartment, near the brake master cylinder reservoir. The dipstick handle is a red loop. See Engine Compartment Overview

on page 5-12for more information on location.

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 is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way.

How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine

what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11.

If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.

1.Pull out the dipstick.

2.Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.

It does not take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Do not overfill.

Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transaxle fluid may damage your vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by your warranty. Always use the automatic transaxle fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11.

3.After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid,” earlier in this section.

4.When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way.

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