On my truck the bolts are rusted and seized, I tried copious amounts of penetrating oil to no avail. If not add about four ounces at a time. Requires reprogramming when valve bodies are replaced. Then tilt pan foreward and it will come right out. It has an 11mm head and can be seen if you lay in front of the passengers front tire, look about 3 inches above the transmission pan.
Available at any auto supply store for a couple dollars. Chevrolet does not recommend a specific service interval for the Equinox's power steering fluid; instead, they recommend having the system inspected if the fluid level is low which could indicate a leak. Fill slowly so it does not make a mess and you should be good. Good luck, please post what works best. Swap out your old transmission components with new Chevrolet Equinox automatic transmission parts from AutoZone to preserve your vehicle's performance and life. How many miles are on the car, and when is the last time you have had the transmission serviced? For a standard I don't know them. Our transmissions are better quality and more affordable than the rest, and we provide the right products at the right prices to help you maximize your savings.
You do not have what it takes. If there is no dipstick, your transmission should be filled only to the level of a drain plug, down low, on the side of the transmission case. Wipe the stick off, push it all the way in and pull it out and look at the level indicator. Try this: I have a 2000 Malibu with the 3. Ask him or her , something like. Too much fluid or too little will be deadly to your transmission. If you believe this information does not accurately characterize your car, please.
This same procedure applies to all Chevy Malibus from about 1997 until 2004 if I'm not mistaken. I just purchased the dip stick, I have to remove it every time I check the fluid, now I am looking for a scan tool to check the tranny temp. It is a real bastard trying to get the cap back on when the manifold is screaming hot. On these you cannot check the level. Do you have any recommendations for my situation.
I will assume that your shop is different, and, if you are a smart businessman, you would check transmission fluid levels on these types of vehicles for no charge. It should be indicated by the yellow on it. If you see a lot of metal shavings or trans fluid smells burnt. The procedure now requires a scan tool to verify the vehicle is at the correct temperature. Allow at least five minutes for the fluid to drain completely.
Note: the vehicle must be kept level when checking the transmission fluid level. Remove the gasket from the drain plug and discard. If no fluid drips from the check hole, some fluid should be added via the red cap. It may not have a dipstick. If you do not plan on replacing the dipstick you can drain the fluid from your tranny and replace it with 5.
So I'm not having any transmissions issues really, just some slightly lagged shifts and I would like to add a bottle of Lucas Transmission Fix just to rejuvenate the fluid and components. Check the oil level with the bike standing straight up. Although the car is not level, if you have fluid at normal operation temperature, the expansion of the fluid will compensate for the overfill due to the rear of the car being lower than the front. You can't miss it, looks like it has no reason to be there. I used a turkey baster with the bulb removed and used a funnel into the baster which I placed into the add fluid hole after removing the red add fluid cap.
The only way to add the proper amount of fluid is to follow the procedure completely. Will help seals in tranny. There is a red cap that is under the throttle body below the exhaust manifold. Shop our impressive in-store assortment today and benefit from free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing during your visit. Or maybe buy an offset box head wrench? If you have the same tranny as me and can't afford to take it to a dealer, the check plug is on the passenger side of the car. The assine engineers that planned this one should be shot. If the tranny is going bad, you will know it because the fluid turns black in which case the damage is already done.
The drain plug is located on the passengers side of the transmission, just behind where the axle connects to the transmission. Look for a yellow dipstick. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your Equinox and how to check the transmission fluid level. Then jack your engine and tranny up just enough to give you enough clearance to get those pesky bolts out. And this gave me a visual representation of where it is compared to other components.