Dexron/Mercon is the recommended fluid on automatic trans for both in-line 4 and v6 engine. I would also suggest using the high mileage ATF if the car has over 75k miles.
I used up to 4 on my 1998 malibu.
Can a 1998 Chevy Malibu LS hold more than 6.9 quarts of transmission fluid/or how many quarts does it take to fill up the transmission after being drained?
Axle seal is bad and needs to be replaced
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.
You can tell if the transmission, in your 1998 Chevy Malibu, is going bad. If there is a whining or clunking noise. The transmission might cause your engine to install when you are stopped with your foot on the brake.
Check your transmission.
7quarts for transmission filter change.
You can check the transmission fluid level in your 1998 Chevrolet Corvette with the transmission fluid dipstick. The transmission fluid dipstick will have indicating marks as to the level of the transmission fluid.
7 AND 2/5 Quarts
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i would say about 4 quarts