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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Optra 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - ZF 4HP 16 🢒 Transmission Fluid Level Inspection

    Object Number: 1245805 Size: SH

    Important: Measure the fluid level when the transaxle temperature is 70°C-80°C (158°F-176°F).

    Important: During the fluid level check, the selector lever must be in position P.

  1. Make sure the vehicle is level.
  2. Shift into all range from P to 1 and return to P with engine idling.
  3. Remove the transaxle fluid dipstick and check the transaxle fluid level.

    4. Object Number: 1245807 Size: SH

    Important: The correct fluid level must be between the HOT MIN (2) and the HOT MAX (1) notches on the dipstick.

  4. If the fluid level is below the MIN notch, add transaxle fluid through the fluid filler tube and check for leaks in the transaxle.
  5. If the fluid above the MAX notch, the transaxle is overfilled. Drain some of the fluid through the fluid pan drain plug. Check the transaxle fluid level.