How to drain / refill transmission fluid in 1996 Automatic Cavalier ?

Question

I am doing some work on my friend's cavalier but need some help. I could drain all the dluid by taknig out the pan. I guess this is how I COULD drain it. But is there a more "proper way"? Also, how would I go about refilling the tranny fluid on a automatic 1996 Cavalier 2.2? Thanks guys and gals.

Answer 1

According to information I looked up on the 96 Cavalier, on the 2.2l OHV engines came with the 3 speed auto 3T40E transmission; drop the pan to drain fluid and replace filter. after installing new pan gasket, with funnel at dipstick tube, topped off 5 quarts of Dextron III fluid (Dextron VI is only aviable at the GM dealers required on majority 2006 models and you will have to pay for it there). Start up engine, apply brakes, shift from park to first and back to park and top off if necessary.
On the 2.4L, it comes with a 4 speed auto; there is a plug, but it is for when you top off fluid and it starts to come out, the tranny is full. you still have to drop the pan like stated above. There is a cap on the top part of the tranny case and that is where you add the dextron III fluid. If this gets your head spinning reading above, take it to the shop.

Answer 2

Yes, most cars unless there is a drain plug on the tranny the only way to dump the fluid is to remove the pan. However, that dose not get all the fluid out. You only get about a third of it which is fine most of the time. To get the rest out of the torque converter and all that it needs to be pumped out. Unless you have a serious problem or doing serious work most times just dumping whats in the pan and replacing the filter is considered routine maintanence.

Answer 3

1996 Chevy Cavalier Transmission

Answer 4

What you described is the "proper way" to do a drain and fill on a 1996 automatic cavalier.

Remove bolts to transmission pan.
Drop pan and remove fluid.
Remove old trans filter and replace with new trans filter.
Reinstall transmission pan with a new gasket.
Fill transmission with Dextron III transmission fluid.

Make sure you test your fluid level after performing the change.

Transmission fluid should be tested with fluid warm and engine running!

Answer 5

there is a drain plug on the underside of your transmission,
this will drain most of your fluid, another way is to remove the trans. intire pan {lot of bolts} by removing this recommend drain plug first. you will remove any crap that maybe in the bottom of your trans. also replace the trans pan gasket as reusing the old one it may leak.
now refilling the dip stick you check the fluid level with remove it get a funnel that will fit that hole or get one from any
automotive place [auto zone} etc they are cheap and refill.
most shops have a pump to fill it faster..remember to check
your car maintenance book for how many quarts..

Answer 6

confident it got here with the two automatic and stick shift....maximum automatic are column shift, meaning moving lever are placed interior the guidance wheel column. All stick shift are placed between driving force and passenger... besides the undeniable fact that, there are automatic automobiles with moving lever in between passenger and driving force additionally, akin to a handbook transmission... Edit: All handbook transmission """do no longer""" have all that R ,N, power,3,2,a million, indicator verify in it...anyhow, it fairly is the superb thank you to tell no count number if it fairly is an automatic transmission...good luck..

Answer 7

you got it . dropping the pan is the only way. be sure to replace the gasket as well. you have to refill it through the dipstick tube. approx. 4 qts.

Answer 8

make friend buy a shop manual..15 dollars...drping pan correct way...put in new filter...theres a plug in the side to check and fill...hard to get to...thankks chev for no more dipstick...crazy