Bonneville V6-231 3.8L VIN 3 SFI (1988)
warms to normal operating temperature fluid is captured in the side pan lowering the fluid level to within the cross-hatched area on the fluid level
indicator.
NOTICE:
The cold level checking procedure cannot take the place of a "hot" level check. The cold level will let the technician know that there is enough fluid in
the transmission/transaxle to perform a Preliminary Check Procedure, an accurate road test, and allow normal operating temperature to be obtained prior
to the necessary "hot" check.
To obtain a proper "hot" fluid level check for all THM transmissions/ transaxles:
1.
Drive vehicle in all ranges to attain a fluid temperature of 80 to 90 Degrees C (180 to 200 Degrees F).
2.
Idle at normal idle speed in Park for 3 minutes.
3.
With vehicle level, accessories turned off, and engine idling in Park, check fluid level.
4.
Fluid level should be within the cross-hatched area. (Read front and back of the fluid level indicator and use the lowest level.)
