Assuming the Malibu has a V6 engine and an automatic transmission (not manual) Lift the hood. Look to the rear of the engine near the firewall. There should be a dipstick pointed towards the drivers side between the engine and firewall approximately in the middle of the car right to left..
200 Chevy Malibu has a sealed system, so it does not have a dipstick to check the transmission fluid. If there are issues, one has to check the fluid while the car is running.
To change the transmission fluid on your Chevy Malibu 2005, first, pull off the pan, drain the fluid, and replace it.
I have a 2000 Malibu and it does not have a tranny dipstick. You have to check fluid under car, there is a check hole on the trans. It's a pain in the butt.
transmission has worn/bad seals.should have a trans shop check it. Most don't charge to check.
yes. check your owners manual to see if it has to be in park or neutral though.
There should be a dipstick like the one for oil. Check with engine running.
Unscrew oil level fill plug. Fluid should be level with bottom of plug
Unscrew oil level fill plug. Fluid should be level with bottom of plug
A 2004 Chevy Malibu uses standard Dexron III transmission fluid. This is a widely available fluid used by many GM vehicles.
Dexron
Dextron
Auto.? dipstick at rear of engine Std.? should be a plug at the side of transmission