Fluid Level Check
Remove the automatic transmission dipstick from the tube
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Automatic transmission dipstick marks; the proper level for a hot transmission is within the shaded area
Check the automatic transmission fluid level at least every 7500 miles (12,000 km). The dipstick can be found in the rear of the engine compartment. The fluid level should be checked only when the transmission is hot (normal operating temperature). The transmission is considered hot after about 15-20 miles (24-32 km) of highway driving.
Although the transmission should be checked while the fluid is at normal operating temperature, do not check it if it is at the extreme high end of the operating temperature range. Wait at least 30 minutes if you have just be driving the vehicle in ambient temperatures in excess of 90°F (32°C), at highway speeds for a long time, in heavy traffic (especially in hot weather) or have been pulling a trailer.
When moving the selector through each range, DO NOT race the engine.
Most of the transmissions for the 4.3L engine are equipped with a flip-top handle on the dipstick. To withdraw these, flip the handle upward, then pull the dipstick from the guide.
WARNING
Always use DEXRON®III ATF. The use of ATF Type F or any other fluid will cause severe damage to the transmission.
The fluid on the dipstick should always be a bright red color. If it is discolored (brown or black), or smells burnt, serious transmission troubles, probably due to overheating, should be suspected. The transmission should be inspected by a qualified technician to locate the cause of the burnt fluid.
THE ABOVE IS FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION:
Fluid Level Check
Location of the manual transmission filler and drain plugs
Clean the area around the filler plug with a rag
Using a 17mm Allen wrench, remove the filler plug
Insert your pinky finger into the hole (being very careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges) and check that the fluid is level with the bottom of the hole
If the level is incorrect, add fluid until it just starts to seep from the hole
Remove the filler plug (usually with a 17mm Allen wrench) from the side of the transmission (usually located on the passenger's-side of the housing). If the transmission housing contains 2 plugs, the lower is a drain plug, while the upper plug is the filler. The oil should be level with the bottom edge of the filler hole. This should be checked at least once every 6000 miles (9600 km) or if leakage or seepage is observed. If the oil level is below the bottom edge of the filler hole, add the recommended lubricant until the proper level is reached. Most parts stores will carry a small, hand operated pump which will greatly ease the task of adding fluid to the transmission.
When checking the fluid, the vehicle must be level. If it was necessary to raise and support the vehicle to access the filler plug, the vehicle must be supported at sufficient points (all wheels or 4 points on the frame) so it is sitting level and is not tilted forward/backward or to one side.
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After the vehicle was driven for a while to let the
transmission fluid warm up, place your vehicle on a level ground. Set
the parking brake. Make sure the transmission is in "P" (Park) position.
Leave the engine running. Find the automatic transmission dipstick
(your owner's manual will tell you where it is located). Pull the
dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick off with a clean lint-free rag. Insert it
back fully. Pull it out again and check the fluid level. A
transmission fluid expands when warmed up, so if the car has been driven
for a while (20-30 minutes), the transmission level should be between
"HOT" marks. If the vehicle is cold, the level should be between "COOL"
marks.
Check the fluid condition: a very dirty fluid with strong
burnt smell is a warning sign of transmission problems. Normally the
automatic transmission fluid should be clean and transparent, as in
these photos. 
On most cars the new transmission fluid comes red (photo on
the left). Over the time it becomes brownish, as in the photo below. 
This is how the synthetic transmission fluid looks after
two years of driving - it's still clean and transparent. If
your fluid looks very dark or dirty, check your owner's manual, maybe
it's time to change it. Some manufacturers require to change the
transmission fluid at 30,000 or 50,000 miles others specify that you
never have to change it - check what's your car owner's manual says. 
If the transmission fluid level is low, you can top it up,
but be careful not to overfill it. Overfilling the transmission can
cause problems.
It's very important to use only specified transmission fluid
type - check your
owners manual or simply visit your local dealer, they always
have proper transmission fluid in stock. Incorrect fluid type can
damage your transmission. How to top up the transmission fluid: Using a
thin funnel, add a small amount of the fluid through the dipstick pipe.
Wait for a few minutes - let the fluid drain down. Recheck the level
again. Don't overfill
After the vehicle was driven for a while to let the
transmission fluid warm up, place your vehicle on a level ground. Set
the parking brake. Make sure the transmission is in "P" (Park) position.
Leave the engine running. Find the automatic transmission dipstick
(your owner's manual will tell you where it is located). Pull the
dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick off with a clean lint-free rag. Insert it
back fully. Pull it out again and check the fluid level. A
transmission fluid expands when warmed up, so if the car has been driven
for a while (20-30 minutes), the transmission level should be between
"HOT" marks. If the vehicle is cold, the level should be between "COOL"
marks.
Check the fluid condition: a very dirty fluid with strong
burnt smell is a warning sign of transmission problems. Normally the
automatic transmission fluid should be clean and transparent, as in
these photos.
On most cars the new transmission fluid comes red (photo on
the left). Over the time it becomes brownish, as in the photo below.
This is how the synthetic transmission fluid looks after
two years of driving - it's still clean and transparent. If
your fluid looks very dark or dirty, check your owner's manual, maybe
it's time to change it. Some manufacturers require to change the
transmission fluid at 30,000 or 50,000 miles others specify that you
never have to change it - check what's your car owner's manual says.
If the transmission fluid level is low, you can top it up,
but be careful not to overfill it. Overfilling the transmission can
cause problems.
It's very important to use only specified transmission fluid
type - check your
owners manual or simply visit your local dealer, they always
have proper transmission fluid in stock. Incorrect fluid type can
damage your transmission. How to top up the transmission fluid: Using a
thin funnel, add a small amount of the fluid through the dipstick pipe.
Wait for a few minutes - let the fluid drain down. Recheck the level
again. Don't overfill
After the vehicle was driven for a while to let the
transmission fluid warm up, place your vehicle on a level ground. Set
the parking brake. Make sure the transmission is in "P" (Park) position.
Leave the engine running. Find the automatic transmission dipstick
(your owner's manual will tell you where it is located). Pull the
dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick off with a clean lint-free rag. Insert it
back fully. Pull it out again and check the fluid level. A
transmission fluid expands when warmed up, so if the car has been driven
for a while (20-30 minutes), the transmission level should be between
"HOT" marks. If the vehicle is cold, the level should be between "COOL"
marks.
Check the fluid condition: a very dirty fluid with strong
burnt smell is a warning sign of transmission problems. Normally the
automatic transmission fluid should be clean and transparent, as in
these photos.
On most cars the new transmission fluid comes red (photo on
the left). Over the time it becomes brownish, as in the photo below.
This is how the synthetic transmission fluid looks after
two years of driving - it's still clean and transparent. If
your fluid looks very dark or dirty, check your owner's manual, maybe
it's time to change it. Some manufacturers require to change the
transmission fluid at 30,000 or 50,000 miles others specify that you
never have to change it - check what's your car owner's manual says.
If the transmission fluid level is low, you can top it up,
but be careful not to overfill it. Overfilling the transmission can
cause problems.
It's very important to use only specified transmission fluid
type - check your
owners manual or simply visit your local dealer, they always
have proper transmission fluid in stock. Incorrect fluid type can
damage your transmission. How to top up the transmission fluid: Using a
thin funnel, add a small amount of the fluid through the dipstick pipe.
Wait for a few minutes - let the fluid drain down. Recheck the level
again. Don't overfill
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TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
The 5R55N transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick.
Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Transmission fluid should be checked and, if required, fluid
should be added by a qualified technician.
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