Where do I add the transmission fluid after servicing the transmission?

Asked by Lori Dec 21, 2022 at 09:47 PM about the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I want to self perform a transmission fluid change,
flush, filter in my car. But where would I add the clean
fluid at??

3 Answers

40,075

What does the tranny fluid look/smell like , it should be nice and pink and not a burnt smell . Are you going to do the work ? Newer cars don't have a dip stick and there may be a certain procedure to properly fill it to the correct level . If you're not having a problem perhaps you should leave it alone . It's been said that a complete fluid flush is not necessarily a good thing .

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There should be two plugs on the transmission, a drain plug and fill plug. You will need a pump. Check out some Utube videos to see what your up against.

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40,075

If you drain it out have a magnet for pulling any metal out of the old fluid , the more there is the more wear on the unit

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