Draining & Refilling
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Make sure vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned on hoist. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for vehicle on opposite end from which components are being removed.
WARNING:
Saturn ATF (P/N 21005966 and 21019223), and DEXRON-III ATF are not compatible with this transaxle. This transaxle uses T-IV Fluid (P/N 22689186) only.
- Position vehicle on a hoist and raise vehicle. Remove drain plug and drain fluid. Allow at least 5 minutes for fluid to drain completely.
- Remove gasket from drain plug and discard. Install a new gasket onto drain plug. See Fig 1 .
- Install drain plug. Tighten drain plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lower vehicle.
- Add approximately 4.2 Qts. (4L) of T-IV Fluid (P/N 22689186) to unit. Make sure vehicle is on level ground.
- Start engine and operate vehicle until transmission fluid temperature reaches 158°F-176°F (70-80°C). Apply parking brake.
- Depress brake pedal and move shift lever slowly through all gear ranges from Park to L (Low). Return shift lever to Park range at idle condition. Pull level gauge out, wipe off fluid with a clean cloth and reinsert.
- Pull level gauge out again and check if fluid level is within the HOT range. See Figure . If fluid is not within the correct level, adjust accordingly. If fluid is below the HOT range, add enough to bring it up to the correct level. If fluid is above HOT range, drain excess fluid. If the check is necessary at a low oil temperature 86-104°F (30-40°C), perform check using the COLD range on the level gauge. However, the fluid must be re-checked at the proper fluid temperature.