1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

How to Add FluidRefer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of transaxle fluid to use. See “RecommendedFluids and Lubricants” in the Index.If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the properfluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area onthe dipstick.1. Pull out the dipstick.2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at thedipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a pint(0.5 L). Don’t overfiill. We recommend you use onlyfluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with thatlabel is made especially for your automatic transaxle.Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11 is notcovered by your new vehicle warranty.0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level asdescribed under “How to Check.”0 When the correct fluid level is obtained, push thedipstick back in all the way.Superlift Shock Absc:rs (Option)If you have this option, you can level your vehicle fordifferent loads. As you need to, add air to the rear shockabsorbers through the air valve, located next to the fuelfiller cap behind the fuel filler door. Always keep aminimum pressure of 10- 15 psi (70- 105 kPa).After you load your vehicle, you can add pressure untilthe rear gets back to its normal riding height, but don’tgo above 90 psi (620 kPa).NOTICE:Do not use superlifts to raise your vehicle aboveits normal riding height. You can damage yoursuperlifts or other parts if you drive that way forlong periods.