I have a 1999 Chevy Malibu with an automatic transmission - there is not a dipstick to check the fluid - how do I check?
You have what is called a closed cased transmission. You have to crawl underneathe to get to the tranny and remove the upper bolt close to the side of the case (more towards the bottom of the transmission). When you fill it, you fill it till it starts to drip out of that hole.
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Fig. 2: The transaxle vent is also the transaxle fill cap
Fig. 3: The vent cap is obstructed by the intake duct on the 3.1L engine. You will probably need to the remove the air intake duct
Fig. 4: The fluid level screw (see arrow) is located above the transaxle pan on the passenger side of the vehicleDisconnect the negative battery cable.
Raise and safely support the vehicle.
Place a container under the f
Remove the fluid level screw.
Ensure the oil level is at the bottom of the level screw.
NOTE: Because the transaxle operates correctly over a range of fluid levels, the fluid may or may not drain out of the screw hole after removing the screw. If the fluid drains through the screw hole the transaxle may have been overfilled. When the fluid stops draining the fluid level is correct, and you may install the level screw. If the fluid does not drain through the screw hole, the transaxle may have been low. Add fluid at the vent cap location in 1 pint ( 1⁄2 liter) increments until the oil level is at the bottom of the oil level hole. Use a long necked funnel to avoid spillage. Install the oil level screw and tighten to 124 inch lbs. (14 Nm).
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the negative battery cable.
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With the 1999 chevy malibu, your mechanic is going to have to change your transmission fluid.The dip stick is in a odd place where u cannot see it or get to it.. I have a 1999 chevy malibu and I was never happy with it.
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