How to add fluid – Hummer 2005 H2 User Manual

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3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower

level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area,
below the cross-hatched area, for a cold check or in
the HOT or cross-hatched area for a hot check.
Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an
accurate reading.

4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the

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

How to Add Fluid

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transmission fluid to use. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants
on page 6-12.

Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while
it is hot. A cold check is used only as a reference. If
the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid
to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
It does not take much fluid, generally less than one pint
(0.5 L). Do not overfill.

Notice: Use of automatic transmission fluid labeled
other than DEXRON

®

-III, Approved for the

H-Specification, may damage your vehicle, and the
damages may not be covered by your warranty.
Always use automatic transmission fluid labeled
DEXRON

®

-III, Approved for the H-Specification.

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

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.

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