Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Remove the transaxle oil level/filler plug (2) from the transaxle.
- Inspect the transaxle oil level.
Ensure that the oil level is even with the bottom of the transaxle oil level/filler plug hole.
- If the oil level is low, adjust the oil level accordingly by adding Type gear oil GL-4 or GL-5, SAE 75W-90 or the equivalent.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the transaxle oil level/filler plug into the transaxle after applying GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent, in order to plug the threads.
Tighten
Tighten the transaxle oil level/filler plug to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.