2001 Malibu tranny filter

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Matt - 29 Jun 2005 21:36 GMT

Girlfriend has an ’01 Malibu, way I look at it it’s about time to
change the tranny filter (lifetime filter my fanny), obviously this
isn’t something GM wanted to make very easy since there’s no obvious
dipstick or filler tube. Haven’t looked around for it yet, but can
anybody tell me off the bat where one adds fluid on those things?
Thanks!

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Angel - 30 Jun 2005 07:37 GMT

> Girlfriend has an '01 Malibu, way I look at it it's about time to
> change the tranny filter (lifetime filter my fanny), obviously this
> isn't something GM wanted to make very easy since there's no obvious
> dipstick or filler tube. Haven't looked around for it yet, but can
> anybody tell me off the bat where one adds fluid on those things?
> Thanks!

I think it is sealed, you can't change it, there just isnt a way. AFAIK, I
could be wrong though.

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Repairman - 30 Jun 2005 12:33 GMT

Fluid goes in via the red cap on the tranny. It's located under the throttle
body / air intake side below the exhaust pipe. Can't miss it.
Level checking plug is next to the pass. side CV joint.
If the tranny is not leaking I just measure what came out and put that much
back in. I maintain a '01 & a '02. Usually the pan drop is a 2 gal. refill.

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> Girlfriend has an ’01 Malibu, way I look at it it’s about time to
> change the tranny filter (lifetime filter my fanny), obviously this
> isn’t something GM wanted to make very easy since there’s no obvious
> dipstick or filler tube. Haven’t looked around for it yet, but can
> anybody tell me off the bat where one adds fluid on those things?
> Thanks!

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Mondo - 24 Jul 2005 20:35 GMT

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> Fluid goes in via the red cap on the tranny. It's located
> under the throttle
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> > http://www.autoforumz.com/eform.php?p=617767

For the transmission filler cap you need to remove the air filter box
to get a funnel at the filler cap for the tranny. It’s a red cap
directly below and a little aft of the throttle body. Removing the air
box requires removing the battery cables, battery and two hold down
nuts that secure the air box. While your at it you might as well clean
the MAF sensor, clean out the throttle body and plate with carb
cleaner and check sensors if your so inclined. You can also clean out
the drain holes for the air box as I did so water can get out. Also
check your battery tray. Mine was broken and was the cause of some
rough road noise when the battery was bouncing around. BTW it’s not
good for the battery. GM part# for tray is 22606741 Transmission
filter fluid change refill etc

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