GM eliminated dipsticks for automatics. You can only drain, and refill. There will be a little red/yellow cap near the top of the transmission by the firewall, where the dipstick used to be.
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∙ 2015-07-15 21:24:39There is no dipstick for the transmission. It has a check valve on the side of the pan.
It doesn't have one but they can check the transmission fluid at any place that does oil changes
Most newer automatic transmissions do not use a dipstick.
When changing fluids in a car, it is important to know the fluid capacity of the car. A 1999 Pontiac Grand AM holds about 5 quarts of transmission fluid.
The transmission fluid on a 96 Pontiac Grand Am SE is put into the filler tube on the left side of the engine. It runs directly into the top of the transmission and also contains a dipstick to check fluid levels.
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Dexron III automatic Transmission fluid should be used in a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM. This can be picked up at almost any general store.
When changing the transmission fluid of a car it is important to know its fluid capacity. The 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix holds between 7 and 8 quarts of fluid.
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The G5 has a transmission dipstick. Find it and check the fluid level as normal.
On the top of the transmission there is a red cap. that cap comes off and you add fluid through there.
Remove transmission oil pan Replace fluid, filter, and gasket