How can fluid level be checked on a trans axle, sealed transmission of 1999 Pontiac Sunfire?

Answer 1

this trans has no dipstick.you have to warm the trans then put the car on a hoist and near the r cv shaft at the trans there is a little plug .take out the plug and if fluid comes out you level is OK.make sure the car is level.if no fluid comes out you have to add fluid to the fill hole on the top of the trans until fluid comes out the bottom.it is not a fun job to do in you drive way at home because the car has to be level.at the shop we charge .5 to check and top up

Answer 2

There is 2 dip sticks under your hood. The one marked transmission is the one you want. Take the car for a little drive because you want to check the trans when it is warmed. Leave the car running in park open the hood, pull the dip stick out and wipe it off with rag, stick it back in, pull it back out pointing the tip downward and look at the fluid level on the end of the stick. Add as needed. Good Luck

Answer 3

Even on a sealed transaxle there should be a short dipstick on top of the transmission. Probably well hidden somewhere under the brake master cylinder. The transaxle gets its fluid from the transmission as they are one unit.

Answer 4

Theres a plug in front of the axal which have to be removed and this has to be checked like a transfere case or a rear end on a 4 wheel drive truck.

Answer 5

I hate to say it, but you are better to take it to a transmission shop or a dealership. It is a pain. This was a way for manufacturers to get you to come back to the dealership for service.

Answer 6

look under the engine compartment. the dip stick to the transmission is more then likely in the back right hand side. you will need to check it when the engine is running and warmed up for an accurate reading.

Answer 7

Open the hood and find the transmission dipstick - they all have one.

Answer 8

the 4-speed auto has no dipstick