83 000 km (50,000 mi)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:

In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 32°C (90°F) or higher
In hilly or mountainous terrain
When doing frequent trailer towing
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service
If the vehicle is not used under any of these conditions, the automatic transaxle fluid and filter do not require a change.

Manual transaxle fluid does not require change.