Manual TransaxleFluid

When to Check

A goodtime to have it checked iswhen

the engine oil ischanged. However, the

4.If the fluid levelis where it should be, push the dipstick back in all the way and flip the handle down. If the fluid level is low, addmore fluid as described in the next steps.

fluid in your manual transaxle doesn't

require changing.

How to Check

Because this operation can be alittle difficult, you maychoose to have this done at a Chevroletdealership Service Department.

If you do it yourself, besure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a falsereading on thedipstick.

NOTICE:

Too much or too little fluid can damage yourtransaxle. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could comeout and fall on hot' engine parts or exhaust system, starting a fire.Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid.

Check the fluid level onlywhen your engine isoff, the vehicle is parkedon a level placeand the transaxle is cool enough for you to rest your fingerson the transaxle case.

Then, follow these steps:

1.The manual transaxle dipstick is located belowthe brake master cylinder near the rear of the transaxle case.

Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and clean it with a ragor paper towel.

2.Push it back in allthe way and remove it.

3.Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level.The fluid level must be betweenthe ADD and FULL marks. (Note: Fluid may appear at the bottom of the dipstick even when the fluid level is severalpints low.)

How to Add Fluid

Here's how to add fluid. Referto the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index.

1.Remove the dipstick.

2.Add fluidat thedipstick hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the FULL mark on the dipstick.

3.Push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place.

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Chevrolet 1994 manual Manual TransaxleFluid, When to Check, Require changing, Then, follow these steps

1994 specifications

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