automatic transmission fluid PONTIAC VIBE 2004 Owners Manual

How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of transaxle ¯uid to use. See
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 6-26.
If the ¯uid level is low, add only enough of the proper
¯uid to bring the level into the area between dimples on
the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough ¯uid at the
dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
It doesn't take much ¯uid, generally less than
one pint (0.5 L).
Don't over®ll.
Notice:
We recommend you use only ¯uid labeled
T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid because ¯uid
with that label is made especially for your automatic
transaxle. Damage caused by ¯uid other than T-IV
Automatic Transmission ¯uid is not covered by your
new vehicle warranty. See ªRecommended Fluids
and Lubricantsº in the Index.
3. After adding ¯uid, recheck the ¯uid level as
described under ªHow to Checkº previously in
this section.
4. When the correct ¯uid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then press the tab
down to lock the dipstick in place.
Manual Transaxle Fluid
When to Check
A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is
changed. However, the ¯uid in your manual transaxle
doesn't require changing.
How to Check
Because this operation can be difficult, you may choose
to have this done at your Pontiac dealership service
department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions
here, or you could get a false reading.
Notice:Too much or too little ¯uid can damage
your transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the
¯uid could come out and fall on hot engine or
exhaust system parts, starting a ®re. Too little ¯uid
could cause the transaxle to overheat. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle ¯uid.
Check the ¯uid level only when your engine is off, the
vehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxle
is cool enough for you to rest your ®ngers on the
transaxle case.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identi®ed below by name, part
number or speci®cation may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certi®ed for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle's
engine, see
Engine Oil on
page 5-16.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water (preferably distilled) and good
quality Ethylene Glycol Base
Coolant (GM Part No. U.S.
12378560, in Canada 993089,
or equivalent) conforming to GM
Speci®cation 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to GM
Speci®cation 1825M. See
Engine
Coolant on page 5-27.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake ¯uid.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemSee ªHydraulic Brake System.º
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
žWasher Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemDEXRON
ž-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Manual
TransaxleGM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual
Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
U.S. 12346190, in Canada
10953477 Ð 1 quart) or SAE
75W-90 GL-5 gear oil.
Automatic
TransaxleUse only T-IV Automatic
Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
U.S. 88900925, in Canada
22689186). See
Automatic
Transaxle Fluid on page 5-23.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
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Tires (cont.)
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-76
In¯ation Ð Tire Pressure..............................5-67
Inspection and Rotation................................5-68
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-73
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-74
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-70
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-19
Top Strap......................................................1-36
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-38
Torque Lock...................................................2-30
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-36
Towing..........................................................4-30
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-30
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-34
Your Vehicle...............................................4-30
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-37
Transaxle.......................................................5-23
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-23
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-25
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-20
Transaxle Operation, Manual............................2-23
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)..................5-51
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Odometers..............................................3-27
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-5Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-39
U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-23
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-63
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-72
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-75
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-90
Using Song List Mode.....................................3-61
Using the Recovery Hook................................4-29
V
Vehicle............................................................ 4-5
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-32
Parking Your...............................................2-31
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Identi®cation........................................5-97
Number (VIN).............................................5-97
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-97
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-44
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-22
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-13
Visors...........................................................2-13
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