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Just got 1996 chevy cavalier. Where do you add transmission fluid?

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The transmission fluid goes down the dip stick hole ,either use a small funnel or special tranny fluid refill top up bottle

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Here's a how to tip that I posted on how to check your transmission fluid.

http://www.fixya.com/cars/r6735274-check_transmission_fluid

I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

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LEVEL CHECK 3T40 Automatic Transaxle Fig. 1: Grasp the handle on the dipstick and remove it from the dipstick tube Just got 1996 chevy cavalier.  Where do you add - 91141p44.jpg
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The transmission dipstick is located to the left (if facing the engine) of the brake master cylinder. The dipstick handle is usually RED.

  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
  2. The transaxle should be at normal operating temperature when checking fluid level. To ensure the fluid is at normal operating temperature, drive the vehicle at least 10 miles.
  3. With the selector lever in P and the parking brake applied, start the engine.
  4. Open the hood and locate the transaxle fluid dipstick. Pull the dipstick from its tube, wipe it clean, and reinsert it. Make sure the dipstick is fully inserted.
  5. Pull the dipstick from its tube again. Holding it horizontally, read the fluid level. The fluid should be between the MIN and MAX mark. If the fluid is below the MIN mark, add fluid through the dipstick tube.
  6. Insert the dipstick, and check the level again after adding any fluid. Be careful not to overfill the transaxle.
4T40E Automatic Transaxle CAUTION
Removal of the fluid level screw when the transaxle fluid is hot may cause injury. Use care to avoid contact of the transaxle fluid to exhaust pipe. The fluid level screw is intended to be used for diagnosing a transaxle fluid leak or resetting the transaxle fluid level after service that involves a loss of fluid.
  1. The fluid level should be checked when the transaxle is near room temperature or at 104°F (40°C). To acquire this, left the car idle for 3-5 minutes with all of the accessories off. Fig. 5: Location of the fluid level screw and theJust got 1996 chevy cavalier. Where do you add - 87951085.gifap needed to check the fluid for the 4T40E automatic transaxle 87951085.gif

  2. Apply the brake, then move the gear shift selector through all gear ranges, pausing three seconds in each range. Shift the lever into P.
  3. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
  4. Place a suitable drain pan under the check plug to catch any fluid that may drip out.
  5. Remove the oil check plug. The oil level should be at the bottom of the oil check hole. Because the transaxle operates correctly over a range of fluid levels, fluid may or may not drain out of the screw hole when the screw is removed.
  6. If fluid drains through the screw hole, the transaxle may have been overfilled. When fluid stops draining, then fluid level is correct and the check plug may be installed. If fluid does not drain through the screw hole, the transaxle fluid may have been low. Add fluid at the vent cap location in 1 pint increments until the oil level is at the bottom of the oil check hole.
  7. Install the Just got 1996 chevy cavalier. Where do you add - prev.gifk plug/fluid level screw and tighten to 10 ft. lbs. (14 Nm).
  8. Carefully loJust got 1996 chevy cavalier. Where do you add - next.gifvehicle.
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  • Posted on Sep 24, 2008

SOURCE: ttransmission fluid level check

The transmission is sealed, not meant to be maintained by consumer, supposedly "maintenance free."

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  • Posted on Dec 21, 2008

SOURCE: Where is the dipstick on my 1996 Chevy Blazer?

if its the transmission dipstick you are looking for. Its on the passenger side of the engine at the rear of the engine compartment.........on a 96 it should be red and flip up and then pull it out to remove it.........as for filling you need a funnel with a very small hole at the end and the fluid goes in the hole the dipstick comes out of...........sorry no diagram though.....:(
hope this helps!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 08, 2009

SOURCE: '97 Chevy Cavalier Z24, transmission questions...

my friend is selling a 1997 z24 chevy calvalier manual with 148,000
miles. should i buy it for 200,dollars. its looks ok and runs ok
what should i be looking out for before i buy it.?

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