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Re: 06 Chevy Malibu LT [ibaker]
by prdm
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Apr 11, 2007 (5:42 am)
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Replying to: ibaker (Apr 10, 2007 9:20 am)
That's a little early for brake work but certainly in the realm of possibility. Rotors are cheap, brakes are important - change them.
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- #30 of 65
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Re: 06 Chevy Malibu LT [prdm]
by ibaker
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Apr 11, 2007 (6:11 am)
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Replying to: prdm (Apr 11, 2007 5:42 am)
Yeah I am going to go a head and change them just to be on the safe side. Thanks to everyone that responded. 
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How do we Check and change tansmission fluid for 2006 Malibu LT?
by leshan
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May 17, 2007 (10:18 am)
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Hi,
I can not find the dipstick in my 2006 Malibu LT.
So, How can we Check and change tansmission fluid for 2006 Malibu LT? Just drop the pan, drain the fluid and replace the filter? If so, How much fluid should we refill?
Thanks.
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- #33 of 65
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Re: How do we Check and change tansmission fluid for 2006 Malibu LT? [leshan]
by pao
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May 17, 2007 (11:35 am)
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Replying to: leshan (May 17, 2007 10:18 am)
it is a sealed transmission..there isnt a dipstick....you have two services yuo can do..a flush.....or a complete replacement dropping the pan and changing the filter out....owner manual should outline capacities for fluids
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- #34 of 65
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Re: How do we Check and change tansmission fluid for 2006 Malibu LT? [pao]
by leshan
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May 17, 2007 (6:36 pm)
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Replying to: pao (May 17, 2007 11:35 am)
Yes. the owner manual just tells the whole capacity for fluid. But if I just drop the pan, drain the fluid and replace the filter. There should be some fluid still in there. How much fluid should I refill?
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Re: How do we Check and change tansmission fluid for 2006 Malibu LT? [leshan]
by pao
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May 18, 2007 (3:34 am)
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Replying to: leshan (May 17, 2007 6:36 pm)
dont know..I have my local mechanic do all my work....so cant help you with that unfortunately
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Re: How do we Check and change tansmission fluid for 2006 Malibu LT? [lesha
by ibaker
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May 18, 2007 (5:23 am)
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Replying to: leshan (May 17, 2007 6:36 pm)
I have a 2006 Malibu LT and before that I had a 2002 Malibu. You have to take the car into the mechanic because there is really no way to "check" it from what I understand. It is suppose to last for a while and the dealership expects you to come in to get it checked. Just another way to get more money out of you! 
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Re: How do we Check and change tansmission fluid for 2006 Malibu LT? [lesha [ibaker]
by pao
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May 18, 2007 (8:55 am)
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Replying to: ibaker (May 18, 2007 5:23 am)
if you look at the owners manual..it basically states change the fluid every 50k under severe driving habits....IMHO most of us dont match it.....Im having my changed at 100K as part of preventive maintenance as well as plugs and wires and the engine accessory belt changed....plugs and wires are the only recommended service at 100K....my quote out the door for all the services is $470, by my local service center (not a dealership)..which beats all the dealers around northern va....with ranges from $560-$700 for the same service....plus tax and sheop fees
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When is time to change transmission fluid?
by ktc
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Aug 06, 2007 (1:59 pm)
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To E2helper:
I have a 2005 Maxx and after almost 3 years now it is approaching 30,000 miles. There is no dip-stick to check the transmission oil, so you can not easily check the condition of the transmission oil. Does GM put the long-life transmission fluid in Maxx? Is 30,000 mile about the right time to do a transmission fluid and filter change? I think it will replace 5 Qt out of the 6.9Qt of the fluid.  If I drive 50% on highway miles, would that put less strain on the transmission fluid?
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