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65 messages, Last post on Jul 07, 2008 at 7:14 PM
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Replying to: leshan (May 17, 2007 6:36 pm) 
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Replying to: ibaker (May 18, 2007 5:23 am) |
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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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| Has anyone found sport red touch up for the 04 Malibu. Looked every where and none to be found. | |
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Replying to: ktc (Aug 06, 2007 1:59 pm) 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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Replying to: gonogo (Aug 11, 2007 9:12 am) 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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Replying to: pao (Aug 13, 2007 6:40 am) IMPORTANT... On the 4T45E in the Malibu and Maxx the fill cap needs to be off to check fluid level, the cap is not the same as the older 4T45E units. Fluid check procedure Start the engine and allow the engine to idle until the transmission fluid temperature has reached the value specified. Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever through the gear ranges, pausing a few seconds in each range. Return the shift lever to the PARK range. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. The vehicle must be level, with the engine running and the shift lever in the PARK range. Caution The engine must be running when the transmission fluid fill plug is removed, or excessive fluid loss will occur. Transmission fluid may be hot. Since the actual fluid level is unknown, stand clear when removing the fill plug. Have a container ready to capture any lost fluid. Do not turn the engine off with the fill plug removed, as you can be injured by hot transmission fluid being expelled out of the oil fill opening. Remove the transmission plug. The transmission fluid may darken with normal use and does not always indicate contamination or oxidation. Transmission fluid (At least 104°F) 5-10 minutes at idle will give correct temp. Does the fluid have a burnt odor or a dark brown color?Check the fluid level. The fluid level should be even with the bottom of the threaded plug hole.Is the fluid level low? Add DEXRONŽ III automatic transmission fluid in increments of 0.5L until the fluid drains from the plug hole. Install plug before stopping engine or fluid will spill out of plug hole. Pan drop and filter change 7.5 qts Check plug is just to the right of the passenger side axle housing , 11 mm plug, can't miss it, only one there. Hoist is optional, just needs to be level and plug accessible.
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Replying to: gonogo (Aug 13, 2007 8:21 am)
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Replying to: pat (Aug 13, 2007 8:29 am) |
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I have driven my Malibu 2006 15,000 miles. I did change the oil each 3000 miles/3 months. Do I need to put my car in dealer for comprehensive maintenance?
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