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Checking Fluid Level

CAUTION: If vehicle has been driven for an extended period of time at high speeds, in city traffic, in hot weather or if vehicle has been pulling a trailer, an accurate fluid level reading cannot be made until vehicle has been parked and ATF is allowed to cool for about 30 minutes.
NOTE: The 4L60-E transmission is not equipped with a dipstick.
  1. Fluid level must be checked with transmission fluid at normal operating temperature. With engine running, move gearshift lever through all gear positions, ending in Park.
  2. If vehicle has been driven, wait at least 30 minutes before checking fluid level. Raise and support vehicle. To check fluid level, remove plug from side of transmission oil pan with engine running. Transmission fluid should be at lower edge of fill plug opening. Add appropriate fluid as necessary. See RECOMMENDED FLUID.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfill transmission. When transmission is hot, one pint of fluid will raise fluid level from ADD 1 PT. or .5L mark to FULL HOT mark on dipstick.
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