Buick 2002 Regal Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 276)

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How to Check

Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may

choose to have this done at the dealership service department.

If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions

here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.

NOTICE:

Too much or too little fluid can damage your

transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the

fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts

or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little

fluid could cause the transaxle to overheat. Be

sure to get an accurate reading if you check your

transaxle fluid.

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle

fluid level if you have been driving:

When outside temperatures are above 90 F (32 C).

At high speed for quite a while.

In heavy traffic

-- especially in hot weather.

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), you may have

to drive longer.

Checking the Fluid Level

Prepare your vehicle as follows:

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 in PARK (P).

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

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Buick 2002 Regal Owner's Manual Page 276