Trans fluid and filter change

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
90,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MEKANIC4755
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Need to know, what kind of trans. fluid and how much to put in my daughters little cavalier, when I change the fluid and filter. It has no dipstick just a top fill port. Thanks Terry
Feb 8, 2014 at 5:01 AM
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Hello,

Here is a guide and some diagrams and instructions to help you get the job done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission


Type - DEXRON III or Equivalent

There is a fill plug on the side which you need to get a pump for you can get it from any auto parts store for about $12.00

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
Jan 26, 2018 at 11:20 AM
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TAMMYEGE
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What type of transmission fluid should be added to my 2002 chevy cavalier z24, 2.4L engine?
Feb 21, 2019 at 12:58 PM (Merged)
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Dexron-III auto tranny fluid is recommended.

Fluid Types


Transmission Fluid Type

Type .................... DEXRON III or Equivalent
Capacities


Transmission Fluid

Overhaul .................... 9.5L (10.0 Qt)

Here is a guide to help you service the transmission

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Feb 21, 2019 at 12:58 PM (Merged)
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CHILL1106@COMCAST.NET
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Transmission problem
2003 Chevy Cavalier Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My TRANS FLUID light came on, and then immediately went off, and hasn't come on since. I looked in the manual to see how to check fluid level, but could not find it. I went to Auto Zone, and asked the guy there how to check and what kind of fluid. He found the fill site and added half a quart of fluid. I have since found out you are not supposed to do that. Did he screw up my transmission by doing that?
Feb 21, 2019 at 12:58 PM (Merged)
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BLACKOP555
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he very well may help somethign screw up by doing things like that. especially if the level was good and he overfilled it that much. could cause the fluid to airate and then not lube properly and oxidize and not clean either. so id have a tranny flush and refil done asap.
Feb 21, 2019 at 12:58 PM (Merged)
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Transmission problem
1996 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual
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what kind of transmission fluid do i put in my 96 cavalier with manual tranny
Feb 21, 2019 at 12:59 PM (Merged)
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BMRFIXIT
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Recommended to use Synchromesh tranny fluid GM part # 12345349 and you need 2 qts
Feb 21, 2019 at 12:59 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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Your car uses regular Dexron. How much it takes depends on what was done to it. If all you did was drain the pan, then it likely won't take over 4 quarts because most of the fluid staying in the Converter.

Here are the capacities


AUTOMATIC (3T40)
Bottom Pan Removal 3.8 liters (4.0 qts)
Complete Overhaul 6.6 liters (7.0 qts)
Dry 8.5 liters (9.0 qts)

AUTOMATIC (4T40-E)
Bottom Pan Removal 7.0 liters (7.4 qts)
Complete Overhaul 10.0 liters (10.6 qts)
New Converter 2.5 liters (2.6 qts)
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