Pontiac sunfire transmission fluids, oils, additives. Manual transaxle fluid manual transaxle fluid it is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. Located just above the top sealing flange of the transmission oil pan you will find a threaded plug.
Pontiac sunfire the pontiac sunfire was first manufactured in 1995 as a compact car by general motors as a replacement to the sunbird. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use. Automatic transmission fluid type community for pontiac. Saturn fluid 21018899 for gm getrag manual trans bob is. Acdelco atf type iii h is a premium quality automatic transmission fluid for use in a variety of passenger cars and light trucks. To change the fluid there is no real dip stick for it. Remove the plug and see if transmission fluid drips out of the hole. Table of contents keys and door locks remote keyless entry rke system trunk release automatic transmission if equipped manual transmission operation parking brake windows tilt wheel turn signalmultifunction lever. Add fluid to the transmission until fluid dribbles out of hole. Changing break fluid in pontiac sunfire 2001 is also is a simple task. Saturn fluid 21018899 for gm getrag manual trans bob is the. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when youre on the road. You would have to get under the car and there is a plug right by the oil drain plug on the transmission, its easyier to take players and unscrew it.
Complete manual transmissions for pontiac sunfire ebay. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in. More than likely it sounds like your low on fluid at least a 12 to a whole quart. Transmission fluid level check pontiac sunfire 19952005. How to check transmission fluid since no dipstick on these.
Acdelco atf type iii h is a premium quality automatic transmission fluid for use in a variety of passenger cars and. How do i check the front differential fluid on a 2006 pontiac. Pontiac sunfire 1998 oil, coolant, transmission fluids. Order at fluid vehicle specific for your 2005 pontiac sunfire and pick it up in storemake your purchase, find a store near you, and get directions. The easiest type of technical maintenance is changing engine oil, axles oil, manual and automatic transmission oil. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. Sunfire transmission dipstick car forums and automotive chat. I changed the manual oil in my 2006 matrix last year at 21,000 miles. The 2006 pontiac g6 has 1 problems reported for cant check the fluid level. How to check transmission fluid since no dipstick on these 19992005 2003 pontiac grand am. See how to correctly check the transmission fluid level in a 2005 pontiac sunfire 2. How do you check the transmission fluid level in a 2004.
Also theres fluid in the radiator cooler for the transmission and the lines running to it. To inspect the fluid level, follow the procedure below. Jeep wrangler 1998 straight drive has difficult times going into reverse gear. Transmission problem 2001 pontiac sunfire front wheel drive automatic 118000 miles i own a 2001 pontiac sunfire automatic and i am. Yours will have a plug screwed into the front of the trans near the coolant lines. Checking your transmission fluid level in a chevy cavalier is not as easy as in other. How do i check the transmission fluid on my 2006 pontiac. It has around 70,000 miles on it but the manual says it only need to be changed if its used under harsh conditions.
No motor manual what type of transmission fluid is recommended. How to check the transmission fluid in a chevy cavalier it still runs. This model had a dramatic styling change compared to its predecessor. If your vehicle has an antilock braking system abs, consult your owners manual before checking your brake fluid.
Manual transmission oil change community for pontiac. This is how you check your transmission fluid in a 1999 2005 grand am, cavalier, sunfire, malibu, alero. The pontiac sunfire was a compact car originally available in coupe, sedan and convertible. If not, remove the red fill cap on top of the transmission, driver side. Pontiac sunfire questions i have a 2000 pontiac sunfire i. There is no dip stick on the transmission any longer. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your sunfire and how to check the transmission fluid level. It doesnt have one daniel, the link that i posted shows that checking the fluid on this auto trans is the same way of checking a manual trans, transfercase, and a differential. I dont know, or maybe im blind, but darnned if i can find the transmission dipstick on my 2005 sunfire. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.
Where to checkput in transmission fluid in 2005 pontiac. I have a 2000 pontiac sunfire i need to check the trans fluid but i do not have a dipstick and i was told there is no distick so how to i check the tra. Check with chevy a dealership service phone call, there are 2 different types if your car is an automatic. How do i check the front differential fluid on a 2006. Transmission shop checked it without removing engine and thought it was due to iinactivity.
If no fluid comes out then you will have to go up to the fill cap and. In its final model year, the sunfire was only available in a twodoor model. After driving the car 10 miles, shutting it off for 20 minutes, and then starting out again, i can shift from 1st to 2nd, or 2nd to 3rd, and the engine will rev as if it is in neutral before catching and slowly accelerating. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for pontiac. View and download pontiac 2002 sunfire owners manual online. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle. The 1999 sunfire with a fivespeed manual transmission requires synchromesh transmission fluid that carries the gm part no. Canadian owners a french language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from. Jeep dealership flushed standard shift transmission and filled with new fluid. According to the haynes manual, there is a fluid check fill port. And got a partial transmission fluid and filter change as a maintenance. I did not actually realize that gear oil and manual transmission fluid wasnt the same, and gear oil is exactly what i had in my c606 speed transmission, so im imagining thats prob where some of my tranny problems are coming from.
Apr 10, 2006 how do i check the transmission fluid in my 2002 pontiac sunfire. Pontiac sunfire questions i have a 2000 pontiac sunfire. I have a 2005 pontiac sunfire and i have replaced the power steering pump and the break line and i fixed the crack in my transmission pan with some jb weld but my car. Manual transmission fluid drain and refill includes diagnosis chevrolet cavalier, pontiac sunfire 0. General motors, gm, the gm emblem, pontiac, the pontiac emblem and the name sunfire are. Valvoline synchromesh manual transmission fluid high performance manual transmission lubricant designed to meet the extreme demands of passenger car manual transmission gearbox applications enhanced performance in both low and high temperature operating conditions excellent wear protection under high loads and extreme pressure. Thomas wahab, this from the ownders manual it is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. How do i check the transmission fluid in my 2005 chevrolet cavalier.
There has been tons of advancements in oils in that amount of. The dipstick may be just back of the engine almost center or a little to the right of center. Our pontiac grand am didnt have a dip stick, so we were wondering if the sunfire was the same. Transmission problem 4 cyl front wheel drive 120000 miles how do i check the fluid level on the manual transmission and about how. Advance auto parts has 3 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. Transmission fluid level check pontiac sunfire 19952005 2005. Check your owners manual to confirm fluid specification recommended. Courtesy transportation 18007623743 18007623743 for vehicles purchased in canada, for vehicles purchased in canada, 18002686800 18002686800 call call that provides in an emergency.
One will be the motor oil, one will be the transmission you need to check the transmission while the engine is running on a level surface. How do i check the transmission fluid in my 2002 pontiac. Pontiac sunfire inspect transmissionfluid every 30,000 miles 11 reports. If you have a manual transmission, however, you can check it yourself. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road. Oct 08, 2010 how do i know when the transmission fluid is full on my 2004 pontiac sunfire with the 2. One question will be whether it includes the fluid in the torque converter or not. Looking from the front of the car the transmission should be to the right of the engine. Pontiac sunfire questions where do i check the transmission. For 19952000 pontiac sunfire auto trans manual shaft seal timken 95824rp 1996 fits.
Automatic transmission parts for pontiac sunfire for sale. Pontiac sunfire 2001 oil, coolant, transmission fluids. The sunfire offered limited options, and was available in both automatic and manual transmission. Our pontiac grand am didnt have a dip stick, so we were wondering if. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have repaired as soon as possible.
I have a 2005 pontiac sunfire and i have replaced the power steering pump and the break line and i fixed the crack in my transmission pan with some jb weld but my car wont go into gear or anything 4 answers. Canada limited for pontiac division whenever it appears in this manual. Checking the transmission fluid 2008 pontiac solstice fixya. To see how frequently 2006 pontiac g6 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The trannsmission is a sealed unit and there is no dipstick. How do i check the transmission fluid in my 2002 pontiac sunfire. Manual transmissions for pontiac sunfire when you shop the largest online selection at.
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It seems better when i drive it more,but is still difficult to do. I did not actually realize that gear oil and manual transmission fluid wasnt the same, and gear oil is exactly what i had in my c606 speed. How much transmission fluid does a 2002 pontiac sunfire. It should tell you your vehicle fluid capacities in the owners manual you got with the car. Before attempting to diagnose converter clutch electrical problems, mechanical checks such as linkage adjustments and oil. Many people saved thousands of dollars by doing some technical service procedures for their pontiac sunfire 2001 by themselves. When it comes to your pontiac g6, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Pontiac g6 automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Changing break fluid in pontiac sunfire 1998 is also is a simple task. The engine in your 2004 pontiac sunfire should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. What type of transmission fluid does a 99 pontiac sunfire. Gm 97107316 5speed manual transaxle fits 1996 1997 sunfire cavalier new manual transmission 44 2. Pontiac sunfire automatic transmission 2004, professional atf type iiih automatic transmission fluid by acdelco. How to check transmission fluid for 1999 2005 grand am.
When fitted with an automatic transmission threespeed or fourspeed the 1999 pontiac sunfire requires dexroniii automatic transmission fluid. There is a black plastic cap at the rear of the motor on the top of the torque converter which screws out but there isnt any measuring device on it. First is it a manual transmission if so their would not be. Inspecting the fluid level on a 4t40e is similar to inspecting the fluid level on a manual transmission.
Transmission problem 4 cyl front wheel drive 120000 miles how do i check the fluid level on the manual transmission and about how much should it need. Emergency towing every 2001 sunfire under warranty is backed with the following services. It uses a fill plug oil level control plug rather than a filltube and dip stick. Transmission fluid is an important fluid in your car and needs to be topped up on a regular basis. It uses dexcool automatic transmission fluid and very rarley needs to be changed, i have a manual shift and it. I dont drive it every day,usually towing it behind my rv. Transmission problem 2004 pontiac sunfire 4 cyl two wheel drive automatic i cant find the dipstick for trans fluid. We would like to know the step by step method of checking the transmission fluid on a 2003 pontiac sunfire. There is a plug that you remove and then add fluid to a fill hole until it dribbles out, let it. A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. Trust me there is a transmission, there should be dipstickto the back of the motor or the side. Manual transmission on all 2006 11 vehicles equipped with a n52 engine. Mar 22, 2016 i just purchased a 2006 base vibe last week. According to the haynes manual, there is a fluid checkfill port.
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