Oldsmobile 2001 Aurora - Manual (Page 279)

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Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
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
-- 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), you may
have to drive longer.
Checking 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 to five minutes.
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
3.5L V6 Engine 4.0L V8 Engine
See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for
more information on location.
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or
paper towel.