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Chevrolet Malibu Routine Care & Maintenance

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How do we Check and change tansmission fluid for 2006 Malibu LT? by leshan
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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Re: How do we Check and change tansmission fluid for 2006 Malibu LT? [leshan] by pao
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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Re: How do we Check and change tansmission fluid for 2006 Malibu LT? [pao] by leshan
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
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
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
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
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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sport red paint by gonogo
Aug 11, 2007 (9:05 am)
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Has anyone found sport red touch up for the 04 Malibu. Looked every where and none to be found.
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Re: When is time to change transmission fluid? [ktc] by gonogo
Aug 11, 2007 (9:12 am)
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Replying to: ktc (Aug 06, 2007 1:59 pm)

Seeing that E2 is not around I will give my opinion.
 I just did my 04 Malibu at 30K, just before warranty expired. It will take 7.5 qts for pan drop and filter change.
I am not aware of GM using long life fluid in the Malibu or Maxx, cost too much.
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Re: When is time to change transmission fluid? [gonogo] by pao
Aug 13, 2007 (6:40 am)
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Replying to: gonogo (Aug 11, 2007 9:12 am)

just a dumb question, how did you add the fluid back in and check it....assume through the drain hole since it is a sealed system...
 
I had my local mechanic due the same thing..pan drop and filter replace...and he only replaced 4 quarts....your 7.5 replacement now has me concerned Im running it with low trans fluid......

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