The 1998 Chevy Malibu does not have a transmission dipstick. Although there is a check plug located on the transaxle, near the pan, adjacent to the engine oil drain plug.
SOURCE: 99 Chevy Malibu - auto trans - no dipstick
You have what is called a closed cased transmission. You have to crawl underneathe to get to the tranny and remove the upper bolt close to the side of the case (more towards the bottom of the transmission). When you fill it, you fill it till it starts to drip out of that hole.
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SOURCE: how to replace valve cover gasket 1998 chevy malibu
The first step is to remove all the parts that are in the way of you being able to remove the valve covers. (Ex.: air intake, loose wires etc.) Then you will need to remove your valve covers (using basic tools) and be very careful to not let anything get on your lifters, which your valve covers protect. Once you have the valve covers off compare the new gaskets to make sure they are the right size. Then remove the old gasket and replace with the new one using a high temp gasket sealant (available at any auto parts store) to attach the gasket to the valve covers. Then tighten down snug and check for leaks after replaced.
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The transaxle in your vehicle requires special procedures for checking and adding automatic transmission fluid.
SOURCE: were is the crankshaft position sensor located on 2001 chevy mali
It mounts in the side of the block near the crankshaft,it fits in a hole,going into the engine block.,look on the inside of the engine compartment ,on the firewall side,left of the pulleys,down low.
SOURCE: transmission hesitates when shifting from 3rd to
check tps (throttle position sensor) because it has an effect on transmission shift issues.
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