How do you check the transfer fluid on a 2001 Cavalier since it has no dip stick for transmission fluid?

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tricky transmission fluid checkI had the same problem with my '01 cavalier I had to replace a driveaxle on it and when I went to check the fluid I realized there was no dipstick so i did some research and here is how Chevy suggests you check the fluid. First start the car and allow it to idle for 10 mins or until it is at normal operating temperature. then starting in park go through all the gears and see if if shifts smooth. if it feels ok then it should be good but if you have reason to believe that the fluid is low then it is suggested that an experienced mechanic check your fluid. the process is a bit dangerous but here it is first of all the car must be level to give and accurate reading but it must be raised so you can access the drain plug check hole on the transmission. the car must be running and at normal operating temp. the check plug is located in the front right corner of the drain pan near the engine oil drain plug. the fluid should be just at the bottom of the peep hole if it overflows alot then it is too full and if it does not come out at all you need to add a small amount of fluid. hope this helps

Post to post, that doesnt sound right at all. Most likely you will see two bolts on top of one another. Most likely Allen keyed bolts. The bottom bolt is the drain, and the top one is the fill. You drain the fluid by taking out the bottom bolt, and then replacing the bottom bolt, u then remove the upper bolt and fill it there. You are going to need a way to get the fluid in there, shops us a pump, so that's the best way. You fill it up until it starts coming out, basically the fluid level should be level with the top hole. And of course, the car should be level when doing all of this.