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Transmission fluid dipstick


iamsodamnconfused
07-27-2005, 07:29 AM
Would anyone know where to find the transmission fluid dipstick on the 99 GASE? I've had the car for like 2 yrs, and im starting to think its low just because you can hear when the car changes gears, it knocks, and it sometimes jumps.

Ridenour
07-27-2005, 11:30 AM
There is no dipstick on our tranny's. GM wanted a "sealed transmission" so they didn't make any way for you to check the fluid level.

Hoags
07-28-2005, 04:57 AM
Another fine engineering feat but the Know it alls at GM. Something as important as tranny fluid and no way to check it. These are the same guys that put a dipstick on a manual tranny (My 96)...I have to admit it is nice having a dipstick on the 5 speed but the synthetic fluid that is required is $$$ $11.00+ per quart.

xeroinfinity
07-29-2005, 02:19 PM
There is a fluid level check on the 99 GA's. The car must be up on a lift and on the back on the transmission is either an eye level check with a glass bubble type thing about an inch long, or it's has just a small bolt on the back and when unscrewed, if it's overfull it over flows and if nothing comes out it's probley low. Well thats what the guys at a place that changes oil say. I just replaced my fluid and filter and I went to them after adding the appropiate amout of fluid my self, and they said it was a quart low. So I'd say mine has an eyelet with readings on it.
I can tell when mine is low when I turn left, or go up or down steep drives the transmissiion slipss and when it catches it'll peaeal outt and the crowds go WILD! sorrry.carried away abit. Good Trans-missioning .

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