Bob, Your Cavalier may not have a dip stick. Transmission fluid is not added or checked like in the old days, there is no fill tube or dipstick. Transmission fluid is added after removing the vent cap (cap normally red) located at the top of transmission by the shift linkage. Do not overfill transmission. There is a fill level plug (may be 12mm hex head) that will have to be removed, plug is located above middle of the pan, to the left of the bell housing, a few inches from the bottom of the housing. With the vehicle at operating temperature on level ground, as soon as trans. fluid starts running from the fluid level/full hole, stop adding fluid and wait for fluid to stop running from hole,reinsert the plug, transmission is full. Show I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button. Pic's and further instruction can be seen at attached link. Good luck. http://www.justanswer.com/chevy/2e38e-20... The type of transmission fluid the 2004 Chevy Silverado uses is Dexron ViATF. The transmission is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. You will come into problems at some point. Hard shifts may arise and that is no good. There could be jerking. The gears can become stuck. You might experience shudders. Delayed shifts will cause acceleration issues. If the transmission fluid leaks, that needs to be fixed quickly. The transmission might slip. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds will come from the transmission. Old transmission fluid will be awful to the ear. A worn out torque converter will cause a headache. accountCircle Maya October 14, 2020 What kind of transmission fluid do I put in my 04 Chevy Silverado 1500 2wd accountCircle Thomas A. April 9, 2020 The transmission fluid used on a 2004 chevy silverado is carquest oil & fluids - dexron vi atf automatic transmission fluid. accountCircle Thomas A. April 13, 2020 The transmission fluid used on a 2004 chevy silverado is carquest oil & fluids - dexron vi atf automatic transmission fluid. accountCircle Curtis Boothe February 6, 2022 Dextron III What kind of transmission fluid do I put in 2004 Chevy Silverad 2wd The Questions and Answers on this page are the statements and opinions of their respective authors and not VehicleHistory.com. VehicleHistory.com does not research or authenticate any of the Answers provided.
How do you add transmission fluid to 2002 Chevy 2500 HD Silverado? Do you Your Answer:Own this car?Share your experience with others.2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review another car Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. Download Article Download Article Transmission fluid is a slick, oily substance that keeps the transmission of your car lubricated. The type of transmission fluid you need depends on the make and model of your vehicle and whether you drive a car with an automatic or manual transmission. Check your owner's manual and follow directions for checking fluid level and fill procedures. Some manufacturers do not have a normal dipstick for checking and filling. The below steps are for the most common transmission check and fill procedures.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To add transmission fluid to your vehicle, first check your owner’s manual to be sure you know what kind of transmission fluid to use. When you’re ready to add the fluid, keep your engine idling and put the transmission in park. Make sure to set the hand brake for safety. Remove the dipstick from the transmission fluid reservoir and insert a funnel into the hole. Pour the fluid into the funnel slowly, taking care not to overfill the reservoir. The amount of fluid you need will depend on whether you’re topping off the fluid or completely replacing it after draining the old fluid. Then, push down on the brake pedal to help distribute the fluid through the car’s gears while the engine is still idling. Check the transmission fluid level one more time using a dipstick and add a little more to top off the reservoir if necessary. Put the dipstick or cap back in place when you’re done. Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 832,199 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?How do you add transmission fluid?Insert long funnel into automatic transmission fluid dipstick hole. Carefully add automatic transmission fluid in small increments and recheck level each time until fluid level reaches "warm" line. CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFILL OR SPILL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID ON HOT ENGINE PARTS!
Do you add transmission fluid while the truck is running?Your car's engine should be running when you add fluid to the transmission, but you should have the transmission in park and the handbrake activated for safety. Check the owner's manual for instructions on selecting the correct transmission fluid for your vehicle.
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