It was created as a compact fivedoor suv utilizing a frontwheel drive or allwheel drive layout. Transmission fluid replacement 20022007 v6 saturn vue duration. Saturn has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid capacities. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your vue and how to check the transmission fluid level. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. Saturn sseries pdf manuals online download links at. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Now its at 98k and the transmission is going out again, thusly. I have a l200 2001 and the seller i bought it from changed the car from manual to auto and i cannot find the place to put in trans fluid i replaced. Saturn sseries pdf manuals online download links at saturn. Keep this manual in the vehicle so it will be there if it is needed. Manual transmission fluid application guide carquest auto parts. Transmission fluid level check saturn vue 20022007. Saturn vue questions i have a 2003 saturn vue 5 speed.
This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair, so. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your saturn vue can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. When it comes to your saturn sl series, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Replace manual transmission fluid 2001 saturn l200 fixya. How to check the transmission fluid on a saturn this is how you check and add fluid to a 2001 2001 saturn sc sl sw or on a pontiac grand prix. Saturn sseries manual transaxle fluid replacement disclaimer. How to fill the manual transmission with fluid on a 2003 saturn vue. My nowgone 2001 lesabre will be the last gm car that ill own. A possible side effect of this repair may be a higher shift effort.
Transmission fluid is essential to your 2002 saturn vues performance, as it keeps the vues transmission running smoothly and provides adequate lubrication for the transmission gears and components. A 2002 saturn sc2 uses dexroniiimercon transmission fluid. If your car has a stick shift with a hydraulic clutch, it also has a clutch fluid tank that needs to be filled on occasion to keep the clutch system working smoothly. How to change transmission fluid in vue with manual. How to check transmission fluid in a 2002 saturn vue it. Saturn sl series automatic transmission fluid advance. Saturn fluid 21018899 for gm getrag manual trans bob is. And here is a picture of the area with annotations for the fill plug and drain plug. Can a motor from a 1999 saturn s series automatic car work if put into a 2001 saturn sc2 with a manual transmission and actually run and be able to drive it. Engineered for and meets the requirements of honda automatic transmission with dw1 and z1 specifications.
A quick sniff test revealed it to be automatic transmission fluid and an inspection of the vue showed a leak at the transmission pan gasket. Saturn lseries questions how do i check transmission fluid in my. Advance auto parts has 5 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. Here at saturn sseries pdf manuals online download links page,designed to provide saturn sseries drivers,owners,users available factory bullen,service,electrical wiring diagrams schematics,workshop,oem original equipment manufacturer and tsbs,tutorials,manufacturers specifications,technical service bulletin and recalls,parts list number,technical. I first replaced fluid with dextron 3 because couldnt find saturn fluid. The saturn vue is a compact suv that was sold and built by saturn, and it was saturn s bestselling model. Saturn fluid 21018899 for gm getrag manual trans bob is the. Saturn vue automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Nv1500, 3500, 3550, 5600, t4, t5, t176 manual transmissions gls mopar pn 04874464 meeting ms9224 synchromesh mtf 200406 crossfire 6speed manual transmission gls. Then the check engine light came on and now its shifting poorly at all speeds. How to change automatic transmission fluid atf mj7 mj8 saturn vue 20022007 duration. Saturn used the continuously variable transmission cvt in the ion quad coupe and in the vue during the mid2000s. Box 07 detroit, mi 48207 about driving your vehicle as with other vehicles of this type. How to check the transmission fluid in a saturn cvt it.
Advance auto parts has 6 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. Transmission fluid replacement 20022007 v6 saturn vue in this video we show how to replace the transmission fluid in a 20022007 v6 saturn vue. Manual transmission vehicles either use a cable to connect the clutch to the transmission or a hydraulic system with a fluid reservoir. To see how frequently saturn vue problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Saturn vue transmission problems page 2 car forums at. However, the cvt transmission is notoriously expensive to repair. I dont know why saturn chose to use a transmission fill plug that can only be loosenedtightened with an 8mm hex socket bit rather than.
I have a 1998 saturn with a manual transmission and it took me quite some time to locate the dip stick. That is why i assumed that it had the internal filter. If you read the labels carefully on some of the aftermarket fluids you will find that they are the equivalent of the honda fluid. Synchromesh mtf 200112 ford escape 200512 ford escape hybrid 200106, 200811. Manual transmissions require more conventional gear oil rather than automatic transmission fluid and tend to be on a different maintenance schedule, so. My aunt recently got an allwheeldrive saturn vue with the 3. I am a mechanic, i am trying to drain and replace transmission fluid on a 2008 saturn vue xe 6 speed with a 3. A second generation model was launched in 2007 for the 2008 model year as a rebadged opel antara. The engine in your 2003 saturn vue should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Here at saturn sseries pdf manuals online download links page,designed to provide saturn sseries drivers,owners,users available factory bullen,service,electrical wiring diagrams schematics,workshop,oem original equipment manufacturer and tsbs,tutorials,manufacturers specifications,technical service bulletin and recalls,parts list number,technical advice,informations,database to safely. How to change transmission fluid in vue with manual transmission. When adding transmission fluid to your vue, be sure to add it slowly as the transmission fluid.
Saturn completely replaced the transmission at 27,000 miles. I had issues with my saturn sc2, and i finally thank god wrecked the thing. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your vue, even in the most severe driving conditions. Mar 07, 2017 how to change automatic transmission fluid atf mj7 mj8 saturn vue 20022007 duration. Most of the saturn design was a result of the umi project with toyota. Autohausaz offers a large selection of castrol parts online.
The factory fill atf caused all kinds of problems with ginding noises in first and second gear when coasting. These are vehicles with transmissions that were not. Transmission fluid level check saturn vue 20022007 2003. Saturn sl series automatic transmission fluid advance auto. Always consult a professional repair manual before starting your repair.
Transmission fluid change maintenancerepairs car talk. Do you really need to change the transmission fluid. Manual transmission parts for saturn vue for sale ebay. But lo and behold, i saw the vue and had to buy it. Changed the tranny fluid on a 2001 saturn sl2, immediately after it started banging into gear in between shifts. These transmissions are specifically designed to improve gas mileage by keeping the speed of the engine relatively low. How to change transmission fluid in vue with manual transmission, continued second, this diagram is similar and also has the fill plug and drain plug highlighted. Oct 25, 2007 it really depends on what the color the fluid is in it now.
It was the first vehicle to use the gm theta platform when it was introduced in 2001 for the 2002 model year. Apr, 2020 manual transmission vehicles either use a cable to connect the clutch to the transmission or a hydraulic system with a fluid reservoir. Saturn vue transmission problems and repair descriptions. A quick sniff test revealed it to be automatic transmission fluid and an. My vue used to shudder and dealer had said it needed a new torque converter but two changes of trans fluid seems to have solved the problem, at least for now. What type of transmission fluid does a saturn sc2 2002 use. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle. Manual transmission fluid change 1999 saturn sl2 transmission fluid should be changed ever 30000 miles or 2. When adding fluids to the car it is important to add the right type of fluids. Dealer was at witts end trying to find the problem, finally called gm and they told him to install the saturn fluid in our 2001 grand am. What type of transmission fluid for saturn answers. I went through the owners manual and it said the transmission dipstick is a black loop in the rear part of the engine compartment.
Mar 29, 2017 our 2009 saturn vue hybrid uses the me7 version of general motors 4t45e transmission. I searched and searched there one day and couldnt find it. The 4t45e is an evolution of the 4t40e, which first debuted in 1995 on jbody cars such as the pontiac sunfire and chevrolet cavalier. The saturn vue is a compact suv that was sold and built by saturn, and it was saturns bestselling model. Canadian owners a french language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealerretailer or from. Sc x 2002 saturn vue 2001 saturn l 300 2001 saturn sc 2 2001 saturn vue 2000 saturn l 100 2000 saturn l 3. Checking the transmission fluid in your vue is a simple task anyone can do in his or her own driveway if, that is, its a level driveway. At highway speeds, it started making a low, whiny noise. I just changed the fluid in my 02 grand am 5 speed.
One week after buying it, it started to lose power, chug, it misfired, slipped gears, and the service engine light keeps popping on and off as it. Find castrol, 15b1a0 manual trans fluid 32025038 at discount prices in our extensive saab auto parts catalog. A second generation model was launched in 2007 for the 2008 model year as a. The production of the saturn vue started in 2001 for the 2002 model year. May 03, 2017 manual transmissions require more conventional gear oil rather than automatic transmission fluid and tend to be on a different maintenance schedule, so its best to consult the service intervals. Castrol 32025038, 15b1a0 manual trans fluid saab 06822. The best place to look for a saturn service manual is on this site, where you can download a free copy to your computers hard drive, and then print off as many copies as you think you may need. Replace the transmission fluid with saturn manual transmission lubricant, pn 21018899. How do i check transmission fluid in an 03 saturn vue. When it comes to your saturn vue, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. The worst complaints are transmission failure, junk transmission slips. A lot of the mechanicals are very similar to a corolla. The owners manual warned that dextron could cause hard shifting.
Saturn fix excessive idle this 1996 saturn was experiencing an excessively high idle, staying at 1500 rpm with no foot on the gas pedal. I bought most of the service manuals for it, but i skipped the service manual for the automatic transmission, didnt. Jul 04, 2016 most of the saturn design was a result of the umi project with toyota. The car has just crossed the 100,000 mile mark and the worn gasket decided to accelerate my plans for a transmission fluid change. Dexton iii automatic transmission fluid yes you put atf in the manual tranny. What kind of transmission fluid to use on a saturn manual. My son did not notice a dip stick for transmission fluid in the read more. I just had a letter from saturn offering to replace my 06 saturn vue torque converter if it was having problems or to pay for repairs i had already done. The vue was later facelifted for the 2006 model year. How to check the transmission fluid in a saturn cvt.
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