Transmission Fluid Replacement

richpin06a Transaxle Fluid Check and Fill

Caution

Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Cautions and Notices.






Important

To ensure that all sediment within the transaxle is suspended in the fluid, the fluid should only be drained after it has reached a normal operating temperature of 88-93°C (190-200°F). Normal operating temperature is reached after approximately 25 km (15 mi) of highway driving.

1. Position the vehicle on the hoist and raise the vehicle.
2. Drain the fluid with the engine off. Allow at least 5 minutes for the fluid to drain completely.





Important

Clean the drain plug and lubricate with clean Saturn Transaxle Fluid. Wipe off the excess fluid and install.

3. Install the drain plug and tighten to specification.
Tighten

Tighten the transaxle drain plug to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle and refill the transaxle using Saturn Transaxle Fluid.
Fill

Saturn Transaxle Fluid 2.5 L (2.6 qt)

5. Check for proper fluid level using Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure .