Checking transmission fluid

Does not have a dipstick tube. Has a plug to check fluid from underneath. Suggest having a shop do it due to special care needed to check and change fluid.

No special tool. Plug can be taken of with ratchet. Just a pain to do. Will list procedure.

Start the engine and allow the engine to idle until the transmission fluid temperature has reached the value specified.

Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever through the gear ranges, pausing a few seconds in each range. Return the shift lever to the PARK range.
Note: Refer to transmission fluid vent cap removal notice in cautions and notices.
Remove the fluid vent cap.

Caution: The engine must be running when the transmission fluid fill plug is removed, or excessive fluid loss will occur. Transmission fluid may be hot. Since the actual fluid level is unknown, stand clear when removing the fill plug. Have a container ready to capture any lost fluid.

Do not turn the engine off with the fill plug removed, as you can be injured by hot transmission fluid being expelled out of the oil fill opening.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. The vehicle must be level, with the engine running and the shift lever in the park range.

Remove the transmission oil level control plug.

Important: The transmission fluid may darken with normal use and does not always indicate contamination or oxidation.
Check the fluid color. If necessary, use a small screwdriver as a dipstick.

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Yes it is.

It has to be on level ground or a hoist where it is level then a plug has to be pulled to see if it is correct level or not. Vent cap must be removed first after transmission is hot or warm. Then plug must be removed and fluid added.5 quarts at a time until it comes out. Item 52 in one picture is vent cap.

On that one there is no dipstick and unless the car is level the level hole will not give you a accurate reading. Why do you think it is low? Do you have a leak? How many mikes has it been since you changed the fluid?

There is a dipstick on that transmission it is between the radiator and transmission down low. it is yellow and held in with a 12 mm bolt.

Here is a guide and some diagram (below) that should help you get the job done:

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

Please let us know what happens so it will help others.

Cheers, Ken

How many miles do you have on the car? You change the fluid every 50,000 miles. I would not flush it just have it changed. The fluid is expensive for that car and it also takes an additive with fluid which is also expensive. As far as checking the fluid, unless you have a leak and are loosing a good deal of fluid there really is no need for that. There is no dipstick, there is just a level hole and it is a little complicated to check the level.

If you have that mileage and it has never been changed then you need to change it. Also, make sure you take it somewhere that they know that the transmission is different from most transmissions and has a different changing and filling procedures. It is really important it is done right and with the correct fluid. I would get the fluid and the additive from the dealer.

You are welcome, that is what we are here for.

Fluid capacity7.5 qts. Saturn T-IV fluid Remove bolt holding check rod and fill through there

It will not hold no where near 7.5 on a drain and refill maybe like between4-5 quarts the fluid gets changed every 50K mileage. If the fluid was black just do a drain and refill.