Service Intervals

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.

Change automatic transaxle fluid every 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:

In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.

If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, check the fluid. See TRANSAXLE FLUID/FILTER .