Transmission dip stick

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU
107,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DEMOND30
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How can you tell that your transmission level is good on a 2010 Chevy Malibu. I Cant see no fluid now where and plus it doesn't have a dip stick to check it. So how can i tell that my transmission level is good.
May 22, 2014 at 6:06 AM
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PROTECH1980
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Remove the transmission oil drain plug in the transmission case near the right hand axle seal. It is on the engine side of the seal, below the seal.

2. From on top of the transmission, remove the vent plug assembly.

3. With the engine idling at operating temperature, add transmission fluid through the top hole until it runs out of the bottom hole

Check out the diagram (Below) #65
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Jan 7, 2017 at 11:36 AM (Merged)
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Okay, proper steps are below to check your tranny fluid..


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname_1282.jpg


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Jan 7, 2017 at 11:37 AM (Merged)
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DANIELLEELLERY
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Transmission problem
1999 Chevy Malibu

Cant find a transmission oil dipstick or where to put transmission oil?
Jan 7, 2017 at 11:37 AM (Merged)
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JDL
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https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_99_malibu_fluid_plug_1.jpg

There is probably a vent plug on top of transaxle, you add fluid there, if needed.
Jan 7, 2017 at 11:37 AM (Merged)
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LALAMURPH
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Transmission problem
1999 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

There is no dipstick so I was just wondering how you know when you put enough transmission fluid in?
Jan 7, 2017 at 11:37 AM (Merged)
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DOCFIXIT
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GM says good for 100K miles then renew fluid.
Jan 7, 2017 at 11:37 AM (Merged)
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Where and how do I add Transmission fuel to my 2000 chevy malibu, I can't find the dipstick?

Thanks Linda :? :?
Jan 7, 2017 at 11:37 AM (Merged)
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DOCFIXIT
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Checkout Bluelightnin6 post has diagram of vent that is removed to add fluid. First car needs to be jacked up level and check plug removed to see if it needs fluid
Jan 7, 2017 at 1:23 PM
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