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Where do you install transmission fluid?
Look towards the back of the engine, near the firewall. This is where the transmission is located on most cars with rear-wheel drive. On cars with front-wheel drive, the transmission dipstick is usually located near the front of the engine, connected to the transaxle.
Is there a way to add transmission fluid?
You can add more by inserting a funnel into the tube the dipstick was withdrawn from and pouring a small amount of automatic transmission fluid into the pipe. Check the level each time you add a little until the level is right between the two lines.
What kind of transmission fluid does a 2003 Monte Carlo SS take?
Dexron VI
Valvoline Synthetic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI 1 Quart.
How do you add transmission fluid to a manual transmission?
How to Put Fluid in a Manual Transmission
- Turn the car off and make sure it has cooled off.
- Get under the car and locate the transmission.
- Remove the highest plug and stick your finger in the hole.
- Place the catch pan under the plugs.
- Replace the lower plug once all the fluid is let out.
How many quarts of oil does a 2003 Monte Carlo take?
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo – Specs
| Capacities | 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
|---|---|
| Engine oil (qts /liters): | 3400 V6: 4.5 / 4.3 |
| 3800 V6: 4.3 / 4.1 | |
| Cooling system (qts / liters): | 3400 V6: 11.3 /10.7 |
| 3800 V6: 11.7 / 11.1 |
What transmission is in a 85 Monte Carlo SS?
There are sources that say three SS Monte Carlos were built late in 1984 with the new overdrive TH200-4R four-speed automatic transmission. This is unconfirmed, but the new transmission was standard for 1985, along with a stiffer 3.73 rear axle ratio, up from the 3.42.
Where is the transmission fluid on a manual transmission?
Most vehicles with manual transmissions do not include a dipstick to check the level, so instead you have to check the fluid by removing the filler plug. The filler plug is usually located on the side of the transmission, and often screws out, however in same cases the filler plug may be on the top of the transmission.