See how to correctly check the transmission fluid level in a 2007 Pontiac G6 3.5L V6. The engine should be running when you check the transmission fluid dipstick on a. Shop from the world's largest selection and best deals for Car & Truck Manual Transmissions & Parts for Pontiac G5. Hayden 698 - Rapid-Cool Transmission Oil Cooler w Thermal Bypass. TRANSMISSION 2007 Pontiac G5 Auto FWD 73k Miles OEM 777405 (Fits: Pontiac G5).

Do it yourself, rather easy. Remove all pan bolts leave a couple in on one end, just barely threaded in and use them to hold the pan, and drop the other side to allow fluid to drain to your drain pan. Install filter and pan, tighten bolts. You do fill it at the black cap on top of the trans, right down below the fuse box. The check plug on the trans is near the top on the side facing the engine oil pan.

When you fill it up, add until it comes out the drain hole (car on level surface), then start the car and put it in neutral, leave it running, APPLY HAND BRAKE AND BLOCK THE WHEELS, if fluid starts coming out the hole wait for it to stop and then install the check hole plug. If NO fluid is coming out of the check plug hole, add more while running until fluid starts to come out the hole. Install check plug and your done and check for leaks.

Do it yourself, rather easy. Remove all pan bolts leave a couple in on one end, just barely threaded in and use them to hold the pan, and drop the other side to allow fluid to drain to your drain pan. Install filter and pan, tighten bolts. You do fill it at the black cap on top of the trans, right down below the fuse box. The check plug on the trans is near the top on the side facing the engine oil pan. When you fill it up, add until it comes out the drain hole (car on level surface), then start the car and put it in neutral, leave it running, APPLY HAND BRAKE AND BLOCK THE WHEELS, if fluid starts coming out the hole wait for it to stop and then install the check hole plug.

If NO fluid is coming out of the check plug hole, add more while running until fluid starts to come out the hole. Install check plug and your done and check for leaks. I will try and locate the fill and check cap locations before i start. I can get the correct fluid at most auto stores? How many should i buy?

• 1000 Answers SOURCE: 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. Regards, Posted on Mar 24, 2009. • Engine oil--Check the engine oil level. • Coolant--Check the radiator coolant level in the reservoir.

• Battery-- Visually check battery cables and connections. • Automatic transmission--Check the fluid level.

• Master cylinder--Check the fluid level. • Power Steering--Check the fluid level. • Windshield washer--Check the fluid level. • Belts & hoses--Visually check all belts and hoses for wear. NOTE: In addition to the items listed above there are cases with some manufacturer's where odd components such as manual transmission/transaxles and front differentials many be equipped with a dipstick found underhood for fluid level check. If you are unsure of a dipstick on your vehicle, check with the owners manual.

Jan 29, 2011 . 5 QUARTS FOR FLUID FILTER CHANGE.

IF REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER OR TRANSMISSION OVER HAUL. YOU NEED 13.8 QUARTS. WHEN YOU CHANGE FLUID AND FILTER.BESURE YOU HAVE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL TO THE FULL MARK BEFORE DRIVING VECHICLE.LET ENGINE IDLE UNTIL GET WARM BUT CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID WHILE ENGINE IDLING.IF FLUID LEVEL DROP A LITTLE ADD A LITTLE MORE TO GET FLUID LEVEL AT FULL MARK.ONCE ENGINE GET OPERATING TEMPERATURE.SHIFT TRANSMISSION THROUGH ALL GEARS TWICE ONE AT A TIME.CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL.SHOULD BE ON FULL MARK.DRIVE VECHICLE FEW MILES CHECK FLUID LEVEL.IF FLUID LEVEL.FULL YOU GOOD.IF STILL LOW ADD A PINT AT A TIME.ONCE FLUID LEVEL CORRECT. SHIFTING OKAY TIME PLAY.YOU GOOD TO GO.

Jan 22, 2011 . CAUTION Removal of the fluid level screw when the transaxle fluid is hot may cause injury. Use care to avoid contact of the transaxle fluid to exhaust pipe.

The fluid level screw is intended to be used for diagnosing a transaxle fluid leak or resetting the transaxle fluid level after service that involves a loss of fluid. • The fluid level should be checked when the transaxle is near room temperature or at 104째F (40째C). To acquire this, left the car idle for 3-5 minutes with all of the accessories off. 5: Location of the fluid level screw and the fill/vent cap needed to check the fluid for the 4T40E automatic transaxle • Apply the brake, then move the gear shift selector through all gear ranges, pausing three seconds in each range. Shift the lever into P.

• Raise and safely support the vehicle. • Place a suitable drain pan under the check plug to catch any fluid that may drip out. • Remove the oil check plug. The oil level should be at the bottom of the oil check hole. Because the transaxle operates correctly over a range of fluid levels, fluid may or may not drain out of the screw hole when the screw is removed.

• If fluid drains through the screw hole, the transaxle may have been overfilled. When fluid stops draining, then fluid level is correct and the check plug may be installed. If fluid does not drain through the screw hole, the transaxle fluid may have been low. Add fluid at the vent cap location in 1 pint increments until the oil level is at the bottom of the oil check hole. • Install the oil check plug/fluid level screw and tighten to 10 ft.

• Carefully lower the vehicle. Jan 21, 2011 . Checking the fluid level on these cars isn't easy. Not one of the Generals best ideas.

There isn't a dipstick under that cap. The fluid level is checked by removing a screw on the side of the transmission while the car is running and sitting level. This makes it tricky to do for the average do-it-yourselfer as you not only need to jack up the front of the car but the back end to keep it level. Probably a vain attempt to get the cars back into the dealers shop. Anyway, here is the book procedure.

The fluid level screw is intended to be used for diagnosing a transaxle fluid leak or resetting the transaxle fluid level after service that involves a loss of fluid. Inspect The fluid level should be checked when the transaxle is near Room temperature or at 40°C (104°F).

CAUTION: Removal of the fluid level screw when the transaxle fluid is hot may cause injury. Use care to avoid contact of transaxle fluid to exhaust pipe.

The engine must be running when the transaxle fluid level screw is removed, or excessive fluid loss will occur. Since the actual fluid level is unknown, stand clear when removing the fluid level screw. Have a container ready to capture any lost fluid. WARNING: Do not turn the engine off with the fluid level screw removed as you can be injured by hot transaxle fluid being expelled out of the fluid check hole. • Let vehicle idle for three to five minutes with accessories off. • Apply brake • Move shift lever through all gear ranges, pausing three seconds in each range.

• Place shift lever in Park. Important: Vehicle must be kept level on the hoist. • Raise vehicle on hoist. • Place oil container under fluid level screw. • Remove the fluid level screw with the engine running at idle. • Fluid level should be at the bottom of the fluid check hole. Because the transaxle operates correctly over a range of fluid levels, fluid may or may not drain out of the fluid check hole when the fluid level screw is removed.

If fluid drains through the fluid check hole, this transaxle may have been overfilled. When fluid stops draining, the fluid level is correct and the fluid level screw may be installed. If fluid does not drain through the fluid check hole, the transaxle fluid level may be low. Proceed to ADDING TRANSAXLE FLUID. • Install fluid level screw.

Tighten 12 N.m (106 lb in) • Lower vehicle. • Shut off engine. Adding Transaxle Fluid: With the engine running, add fluid at the vent cap location in half liter (1 pint) increments until fluid drains through the fluid check hole.

Allow the fluid to finish draining through the fluid check hole. • Install fluid level screw. Tighten 12 N.m (106 lb in) • Lower vehicle. I hope this helps you along. Thank you for using FixYa.

KL Nov 19, 2010 . TRANSAXLE FLUID CHECKING PROCEDURE The fluid level screw is intended to be used for diagnosing a transaxle fluid leak or resetting the transaxle fluid level after service that involves a loss of fluid. Inspect The fluid level should be checked when the transaxle is near Room temperature or at 40°C (104°F). CAUTION: Removal of the fluid level screw when the transaxle fluid is hot may cause injury. Use care to avoid contact of transaxle fluid to exhaust pipe. The engine must be running when the transaxle fluid level screw is removed, or excessive fluid loss will occur. Since the actual fluid level is unknown, stand clear when removing the fluid level screw.

Have a container ready to capture any lost fluid. WARNING: Do not turn the engine off with the fluid level screw removed as you can be injured by hot transaxle fluid being expelled out of the fluid check hole. • Let vehicle idle for three to five minutes with accessories off. • Apply brake • Move shift lever through all gear ranges, pausing three seconds in each range.

• Place shift lever in Park. Important: Vehicle must be kept level on the hoist.

• Raise vehicle on hoist. • Place oil container under fluid level screw. • Remove the fluid level screw with the engine running at idle. • Fluid level should be at the bottom of the fluid check hole.

Because the transaxle operates correctly over a range of fluid levels, fluid may or may not drain out of the fluid check hole when the fluid level screw is removed. If fluid drains through the fluid check hole, this transaxle may have been overfilled. When fluid stops draining, the fluid level is correct and the fluid level screw may be installed. If fluid does not drain through the fluid check hole, the transaxle fluid level may be low. Proceed to ADDING TRANSAXLE FLUID. • Install fluid level screw. Tighten 12 Nm (106 lb.

In.) • Lower vehicle. • Shut off engine. Adding Transaxle Fluid: With the engine running, add fluid at the vent cap location in half liter (1 pint) increments until fluid drains through the fluid check hole. Allow the fluid to finish draining through the fluid check hole. • Install fluid level screw. Tighten 12 Nm (106 lb. In.) • Lower vehicle.

Oct 20, 2010 . Let vehicle idle for three to five minutes with accessories off.

Apply brake Move shift lever through all gear ranges, pausing three seconds in each range. Place shift lever in Park.

Important: Vehicle must be kept level on the hoist. Raise vehicle on hoist.

Place oil container under fluid level screw. It is near the bottom of the driveshaft Remove the fluid level screw with the engine running at idle. Fluid level should be at the bottom of the fluid check hole. Because the transaxle operates correctly over a range of fluid levels, fluid may or may not drain out of the fluid check hole when the fluid level screw is removed. If fluid drains through the fluid check hole, this transaxle may have been overfilled.

When fluid stops draining, the fluid level is correct and the fluid level screw may be installed. If fluid does not drain through the fluid check hole, the transaxle fluid level may be low. Proceed to ADDING TRANSAXLE FLUID. Shut off engine. The Latin Real Book Eb. Adding Transaxle Fluid: With the engine running, add fluid at the vent cap 1 PINT Increments until fluid drains through the fluid check hole. Allow the fluid to finish draining through the fluid check hole.

Simon Aronson Stack Pdf Documents. Install fluid level screw. Tighten Jun 12, 2009 . The fluid level screw is intended to be used for diagnosing a transaxle fluid leak or resetting the transaxle fluid level after service that involves a loss of fluid. Inspect The fluid level should be checked when the transaxle is near Room temperature or at 40°C (104°F). CAUTION: Removal of the fluid level screw when the transaxle fluid is hot may cause injury. Use care to avoid contact of transaxle fluid to exhaust pipe. The engine must be running when the transaxle fluid level screw is removed, or excessive fluid loss will occur.

Since the actual fluid level is unknown, stand clear when removing the fluid level screw. Have a container ready to capture any lost fluid. WARNING: Do not turn the engine off with the fluid level screw removed as you can be injured by hot transaxle fluid being expelled out of the fluid check hole. Let vehicle idle for three to five minutes with accessories off. Apply brake 3.

Move shift lever through all gear ranges, pausing three seconds in each range. Place shift lever in Park. Important: Vehicle must be kept level on the hoist. Raise vehicle on hoist.

Place oil container under fluid level screw. Remove the fluid level screw with the engine running at idle. Fluid level should be at the bottom of the fluid check hole. Because the transaxle operates correctly over a range of fluid levels, fluid may or may not drain out of the fluid check hole when the fluid level screw is removed. If fluid drains through the fluid check hole, this transaxle may have been overfilled. When fluid stops draining, the fluid level is correct and the fluid level screw may be installed. If fluid does not drain through the fluid check hole, the transaxle fluid level may be low.

Proceed to ADDING TRANSAXLE FLUID. Install fluid level screw. Tighten 12 N.m (106 lb in) 10. Lower vehicle. Shut off engine. Adding Transaxle Fluid: With the engine running, add fluid at the vent cap location in half liter (1 pint) increments until fluid drains through the fluid check hole.

Allow the fluid to finish draining through the fluid check hole. Install fluid level screw. Tighten 12 N.m (106 lb in) 2. Lower vehicle. Jun 05, 2009 . You DO NOT have one.

There is a small bolt/plug in the transmission above the pan that needs to be removed. The fluid will run out if it's overfilled. The transmission needs to be at room temperature or a little warmer to check the level. The fluid level screw is intended to be used for diagnosing a transaxle fluid leak or resetting the transaxle fluid level after service that involves a loss of fluid. Inspect: The fluid level should be checked when the transaxle is near Room temperature or at 40°C (104°F). CAUTION: Removal of the fluid level screw when the transaxle fluid is hot may cause injury. Use care to avoid contact of transaxle fluid to exhaust pipe.

The engine must be running when the transaxle fluid level screw is removed, or excessive fluid loss will occur. Since the actual fluid level is unknown, stand clear when removing the fluid level screw. Have a container ready to capture any lost fluid. WARNING: Do not turn the engine off with the fluid level screw removed as you can be injured by hot transaxle fluid being expelled out of the fluid check hole. • Let vehicle idle for three to five minutes with accessories off. • Apply brake • Move shift lever through all gear ranges, pausing three seconds in each range. • Place shift lever in Park.

Important: Vehicle must be kept level on the hoist. • Raise vehicle on hoist. • Place oil container under fluid level screw. • Remove the fluid level screw with the engine running at idle.

• Fluid level should be at the bottom of the fluid check hole. Because the transaxle operates correctly over a range of fluid levels, fluid may or may not drain out of the fluid check hole when the fluid level screw is removed. If fluid drains through the fluid check hole, this transaxle may have been overfilled.

When fluid stops draining, the fluid level is correct and the fluid level screw may be installed. If fluid does not drain through the fluid check hole, the transaxle fluid level may be low. Proceed to ADDING TRANSAXLE FLUID. • Install fluid level screw. Tighten 12 N.m (106 lb in) • Lower vehicle.

• Shut off engine. Adding Transaxle Fluid: • With the engine running, add fluid at the vent cap location in half liter (1 pint) increments until fluid drains through the fluid check hole. Allow the fluid to finish draining through the fluid check hole. • Install fluid level screw. Tighten 12 N.m (106 lb in) • Lower vehicle Mar 23, 2009 .

Remove Transmission Fluid Level Check Locate and remove the transmission fluid level checker, in most cars and trucks this is where the fluid is checked and added. Insert fluid funnel and add transmission fluid until the proper amount of fluid level is reached. Let engine warm and recheck fluid level, add fluid as needed. Do not over fill the transmission, it could foam the fluid and cause low fluid pressure causing premature transmission failure. Recheck transmission for leaks and recheck fluid level in a couple of days. DIAGNOSIS AND TEST FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.

Before removing the dipstick, wipe all dirt from the area around the dipstick. With the selector lever in 'P' (Park) and the parking brake applied, start the engine. The engine should be running at idle speed and the fluid should be at normal operating temperature [80-90°C (176-194°F)].

Move the selector lever to every position to fill the torque converter and hydraulic circuit with fluid, then place the lever in the 'N' (Neutral) position. This operation checks that fluid level check is accurate. Check if the fluid level is in the 'HOT' range shown on the dipstick.

If the fluid is low, add automatic transaxle fluid until the level reaches the 'HOT' range. Aug 13, 2008 .