How to check transmission fluid level

1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
155,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BENNETT61606
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How do you check the transmission fluid level on my car?
Apr 27, 2008 at 3:04 PM
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RASMATAZ
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This unit has a fill plug in the side much like a standard transmission has. Start the car and allow to idle then pull the plug and add fluid until it runs out then reinstall the plug. Here is a guide to show you how below.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Apr 27, 2008 at 3:07 PM
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TENNA
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Transmission problem
2001 Chevy Malibu front wheel drive automatic 146,162 miles.

Where under the hood do I check for transmission fluid?
Jul 31, 2018 at 1:35 PM (Merged)
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RHALL77
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you need to check the fluid level under the car. there is a 11mm bolt on the side of the trans axle. start the vehicle and see if fluid comes out. if it dont, pour trans fluid in the top of the under the exhaust manifold pipe.
Jul 31, 2018 at 1:35 PM (Merged)
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