Add Transmission Fluid?

1995 GEO PRIZM
189,545 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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AZDANNO04
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Isn’t there a spot to add transmission other than the driver side front tire being removed and adding it from there?
Jun 15, 2023 at 5:23 PM
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It says there is a dip stick,

1. Start engine, allow transaxle fluid to reach 158-176° F.
2. Position vehicle on level surface, then set parking brake.
3. With engine idling, brake pedal depressed, move shift lever through all positions.
4. Remove transaxle dipstick, wipe clean, then replace.
5. Remove dipstick again, check fluid at HOT level.
6. Refer to Lubricant Data for capacities. See: Fluid - A/T > Capacities

Fluid Recommended .................... Dexron(R)-III Automatic Transmission Fluid

Please check this guide as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid


Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Jun 16, 2023 at 9:41 AM
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AZDANNO04
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I thought it took Dextron VI.
Jun 20, 2023 at 8:23 PM
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AZDANNO04
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Manual transmission 1.6 liter.
Jun 20, 2023 at 8:24 PM
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My bad, I gave info for an auto transmission. here is a guide to help show you how to check the fluid and the fluid type as well.

Fluid Type
Manual .................... SAE 75W-90 GL-4 or equivalent
Automatic .................... DEXRON-III auto trans. or equivalent

Capacity
Manual 5 Speed .................... 2.6 liters (2.7 qts)
Automatic (drain and refill)
3-Speed .................... 2.5 liters (2.6 qts)
4-Speed (includes Differential) .................... 3.1 liters (3.3 qts)

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-a-manual-transmission

and

https://youtu.be/WqDixYeqslI

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Jun 21, 2023 at 10:18 AM
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