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How to check transmission fluid in a 1997 pontiac sunfire

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Check with engine running, trans hot (ie: has runn down the road 15 minuets) car in park engine idling, remove dipstick, wipe and re-insert then remove and read level on stick.

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  • Posted on Mar 24, 2009

SOURCE: where to check/put in transmission fluid in 2005 Pontiac Sunfire

I assume this is an automatic transmission, you didn't say.
There is no dip stick on the transmission any longer.
You will have to go under the car to check. You may want to go to your local instant oil change and have them check the level.
If you feel you want to check it, here is a description of the location and process.

Make certain the vehicle remains level while checking the fluid.
Located just above the top sealing flange of the transmission oil pan you will find a threaded plug. Remove the plug and see if transmission fluid drips out of the hole. If so, the fluid level is correct. If not, remove the red fill cap on top of the transmission, driver side. Add fluid to the transmission until fluid dribbles out of hole.
Replace and tighten the plug.
Good luck.
Regards,

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 26, 2009

SOURCE: check automatic transmission fluid 2001 pontiac sunfire

You need to raise the vehicle and start it. Remove the plug near where the passenger side driveshaft comes out. The head of the plug is 7/16. Trans fluid will stream out of the hole when the engine is running when the transmission is full, If fluid doesn't run out, fill the trans until fluid runs out. The fill cap is red and it is on top under and around the air cleaner box. If you need more help let me know.

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  • Posted on May 26, 2009

SOURCE: how to check transmission fluid 2001 pontiac sunfire

Thank you for your help. Raised the vehicle started it. Removed the plug on passenger side of driveshaft where it joins the transmission. The head of this plug is 7/16 inch. Fluid Streamed out showing it was full.
This was sent to me by E-Mail from FixYa.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 17, 2009

SOURCE: adding transmission fluid to 98 pontiac sunfire

There is a plug located on top of the transmission under the brake master cylinder. It is held in place by a bolt on the side of the transmission near the firewall. Remove the bolt, then remove the plug. Fill it until the fluid comes out of the hole.

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  • Posted on May 20, 2010

SOURCE: 2004 Sunfire: what type of transmission fluid do i put in my 200...

You can use dextron 3 or dextron III ATF  transmission fluid.You can get this fluid at any local car parts store in your area.
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