Manual Transaxle Oil (Diesel)

CHECKING MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

This procedure requires special training and equipment.

This work must be performed only by qualified personnel.

• If you are not sure you can perform this work yourself, contact an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

Otherwise, personal injury or damage to vehicle components may occur.

The oil level is checked only when replacing the fluid or if a leak is suspected.

1. Switch off the engine.

2. Allow the transaxle to cool down.

The transaxle temperature should be low enough to touch.

Touching hot engine, transaxle components or spraying hot fluid may cause serious burns.

• Before starting work, make sure the transaxle temperature is low enough to touch safely.

Performing engine repairs before it has sufficiently cooled may cause injury.

3. Remove the transaxle case oil filler plug.

4. Make sure the fluid reaches the lower edge of the oil filler hole.

5. If the oil level is low, add oil until it begins to flow out of the hole.

6. After filling the transaxle case to the required level, securely install the plug.

Excessive fluid reduces vehicle performance.

• Do not add excessive oil to the manual transaxle.

This may cause transaxle failure.

7. Inspect the transaxle for leaks or damage.

RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Recommended manual transaxle oil For information on the recommended manual transaxle oil and its specifications, see the "LUBRICANT CHART" section.

Maintenance schedule Refer to the "PERIODIC MAINTENANCE" section in the service manual.