FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Manual Transmission Fluid Check





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the transmission oil level/filler plug (2) from the transmission.





Important: The oil level should be even with the bottom of the transmission oil level/filler plug (2) hole.

3. Inspect the transmission oil level.
4. If the oil level is low, adjust the oil level accordingly with GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid, (GM P/N 12346190 or equivalent SAE 75W-90 GL-4 Gear Oil.
5. Apply GM P/N 12346004, or equivalent, to the threaded portion of the transmission oil level/filler plug (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Service Precautions.

6. Install the transmission oil level/filler plug (2) into the transmission.
^ Tighten the transmission oil level/filler plug (2) to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.