If the transmission has a drain plug in the pan, remove the plug, allow to drain for at least 1/2 hour, so that the torque converter will drain, replace the plug, add fluid, run engine, put transmission in drive, neutral, reverse, neutral, drive, repeat for about 5 minutes, check fluid level, top off if needed, repeat running in drive, neutral, reverse. If the transmission does not have a drain, you have to drop the pan, which is best done by a transmission shop.
The transmission fluid capacity, in your 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, is 12 quarts. It is recommended to change the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles.
Transmission and antifreeze.
dextron 3
16 quarts
Yes if it is an automatic. Checking fluid level on these are a treat.
you change the manual transmission fluid in a '99 cavalier simply by removing the transmission drain plug and allowing all the fluid to drain then replace the plug and refill with Syncromesh transmission fluid(that is the fluid recommended by Chevy for use in your transmission) It should take 2 quarts.
The 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2 liter transmission can be filled through the transmission fluid dipstick. Using a funnel will give you the best results.
go to the Chevrolet dealer and buy only syncromesh transmission fluid. do not add anything else it will ruin your transmission.
Answer: Transmission DipstickThere is not a dipstick for the transmission on a 2001 chev. cavalier, you can check the transfer fluid and it is located underneath the master cylinder.Motor T Mechanic- USMC
7 quarts if just a fluid change.
Remove transmission oil pan for access to filter
A 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier with an automatic transmission takes dextron / mercron type fluid. It is sometimes abbreviated dex/merc. Dextron / mercron fluid is used in almost all American made automatic transmissions,