Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: Inspect the fluid level only when the engine is off. Ensure the vehicle is level. The transaxle must be cold.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the level check plug.
Verify that the fluid is up to the opening.
Perform the following procedure if no fluid is visible:
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Add GM Dexron III Transmission Fluid, or equivalent, to the level check opening until the level check opening begins to leak fluid.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Install the fluid level check plug.

Fig 1: Installing Fluid Level Check Plug
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Lower the vehicle.