Checking & Adding Fluid

Fluid level should be checked at every engine oil change. The full ("F") and "ADD" marks on the transmission dipstick are one pint apart and determine the correct fluid level at normal operating temperature (1 700F). Careful attention to transmission oil temperature is necessary as proper fluid level at low operating temperatures will be below the 'ADD" mark on the dipstick Proper fluid level at higher operating temperatures will rise above the "F" mark.

Fluid level must always be checked with the car on a level surface, and with the engine running to make certain the converter is full. To determine proper fluid level, proceed as follows:

1. Operate engine at a fast idle for about 11/2 minutes with selector lever in Park ("P") position.

2. Reduce engine speed to slow idle and check fluid level.

3. With engine running, add specified fluid as required to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill as foaming might occur when the fluid heats up. If fluid level is too low, especially when cold, complete loss of drive may result after quick stops. Extremely low fluid level will result in damage to transmission.