2000 Chevy Malibu no dipstick

2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU

155,902 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

LOREAL1

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hey my car has a real bad smell and also it seems to run louder and aslo there is no dipsifct to chek the transmission fluid and it shift diffrent?? think fluid is low and can't don't know how to check it

Jan 31, 2009 at 1:54 PM

BLUELIGHTNIN6

✓Experienced Mechanic
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There is a red cap that is under the throttle body below the exhaust manifold. Don't remove it unless the engine is running or you'll start losing fluid. It is meant to be checked at room temperature (104 degress f). It is full when there is nothing running out.

When you change the filter, it calls for 6.9 quarts to refill. The dry fill is around 12 quarts.

Sounds like the tranny fluid is probably burnt and that is what causing the smell and shifting issues.

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Jan 31, 2009 at 2:05 PM

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