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Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the
transmission fluid level if you have been driving:
D When outside temperatures are above 90_F (32_C).
D At high speed for quite a while.
D In heavy traffic 

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 especially in hot weather.

D While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is 180

_F to 200_F 

(82

_C to 93_C).

Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
(24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50

_F

(10

_C). If it’s colder than 50_F (10_C), drive the

vehicle in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage
moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes.

A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has
been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off,
but this is used only as a reference. 

Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside
temperatures are 50

_F (10_C) or more. If it’s colder

than 50

_F (10_C), you may have to idle the engine

longer. Should the fluid level be low during this cold
check, you must check the fluid hot before adding fluid.
Checking the fluid hot will give you a more accurate
reading of the fluid level.

Prepare your vehicle as follows:
D Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the 

engine running.

D With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever

in PARK (P).

D 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).

D Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more.