Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Important: Transmission fluid may turn dark with normal use and does not always indicate contamination or oxidation. Inspect the fluid color. Is the fluid color red? | -- | ||
2 | Inspect the fluid color. Is the fluid color a non-transparent pink? | -- | ||
3 | Inspect the fluid color. Is the fluid color light brown? | -- | -- | |
4 | Inspect the fluid level. Does the fluid have foam? | -- | ||
5 | Inspect the fluid level. Is the fluid level high? | -- | ||
6 | Inspect the fluid level. Is the fluid level low? | -- | ||
7 | Confirm that the fluid level is OK. Is the fluid inspection complete? | -- | -- | |
8 | Remove excess fluid. Did you remove the excess fluid? | -- | -- | |
9 | Add fluid in order to obtain the proper level. Did you add fluid to the proper level? | -- | -- | |
10 | Inspect for external leaks. Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis and Repair . Are there any external leaks? | -- | -- | |
11 | Repair the leak. Did you repair the leak? | -- | -- | |
12 | Inspect for a high fluid level. Is the fluid level high? | -- | ||
13 | Test for contaminants in the fluid. Are there contaminants in the fluid? If fluid is pink generally coolant is mixed with transmission fluid. | -- | -- | |
14 | Drain the fluid in order to determine the source of contamination. Did you drain the fluid? If the fluid is mixed with the coolant , replace the fluid. | -- | -- | |
15 | Perform a transmission overhaul. Refer to Unit Repair. Did you perform the procedure? Also repair and clean the contamination as well. | -- | -- | |
16 | Add new fluid. Did you add new fluid? | -- | -- | |
17 | Inspect the fluid level. Did you Inspect the fluid level? | -- | -- | |
18 |
Important: A very small amount of material in the bottom pan is a normal condition. Drain the fluid in order to determine if there is contamination. Are there large pieces of metal or other material in the bottom of the pan? | -- | ||
19 | Change the fluid and filter. Did you change the fluid and filter? | -- | -- | |
20 | Perform the road test. Refer to Road Test . Did you perform the test? | -- | System OK | -- |
Transmission Fluid Filling Procedure
Use the following procedure in order to refil the transaxle, as necessary.
- Place the vehicle on a level surface.
- Remove the fluid level indicator.
- Add approximately 1.5 liters (1.6 qts) of Dexron®-III automatic transmission fluid GM P/N 12346143, or the equivalent, into the fluid filler tube.
- Install the fluid level indicator into the fluid filler tube.
- Apply the parking brake and block the vehicle wheels.
- With the selector lever in the P position, start the engine. Do not race the engine.
- Run the engine at idle and move the selector lever through each range and return it to the P position.
- With the engine running at idle, remove the fluid level indicator from the filler tube and wipe the indicator off.
- Reinsert the fluid level indicator into the filler tube making sure it is seated in its original position.
- Remove the indicator and inspect the fluid level. The level should be between the FULL HOT and LOW HOT marks. If the level is below the LOW HOT mark, add fluid to bring the level to the FULL HOT mark. Bringing the fluid level from the LOW HOT mark to the FULL HOT mark requires 0.3 liters (0.3 qts) of fluid. Use Dexron®-III automatic transmission fluid GM P/N 12346143, or the equivalent.
Important: The engine and the transmission must be at operating temperature for the transmission to register correctly at the HOT level range.
