2001 Saturn L100

JLOVIN22

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2001 SATURN L100

2001 Saturn L100

I have a Saturn L100 Series. Everyday I have to add transmission fluid to car, because it beginnings to slip. It works fine after I add the fluid. I usually have to add 1 1/2 quart. This problems occured at the begining once every two-three weeks. Now it is occuring every so many days. The problem is, there is no indication of a leak. We put paper under the car, for long periods of time to check if there is a leak. This car doesn't have a transmission dip stick, so we don't know if or why it is getting low so often. The paper is dry, indicating it isn't leaking out of the car. Is the transmission going out, is the fluid leaking into another location in the engine, or are the seals going bad. Please help.

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SATURNTECH9

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When u add this fluid are using the level hole plug to make sure ur not over filling it?Or are u just adding fluid and assuming it's low each time?Because if ur just adding fluid assuming it's low without checking the level then ur doing more harm then good it could be way over full and damage ur transmission that way.I have never seen one of these transmissions loose fluid without a leak. It doesn't have any vaccuum lines going to the engine to burn the fluid ethier.I would make sure the fluid isn't way over full and have ur transmission scanned for codes. Let me know what u find.