The procedure explaining "checking transaxle oil level" shown on Page 7A-2, Section 7A of the following Shop Manuals is incorrect:
1983 Pontiac General Carline Information Service Manual
1983 Pontiac Service Manual - 6000 and Phoenix
1983 Pontiac Service Manual - 2000
Step 1 should read: "If it felt cool or warm, about room temperature and warmer but not too hot to hold the level should be between the two dimples above the "Full" mark."
Step 3 should read: "If it was too hot to hold, the level should be in the cross hatched area on the dipstick, near the "Full" mark."
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