However, the cvt transmission is notoriously expensive to repair. Where is the transmission fluid dipstick or filler at on these cars. Check your manual for fluid type if any is required should be type f. What type of transmission fluid for a 2001 saturn sl1 answers. Saturn ion automatic transmission 2007, gm original equipment dexron vi automatic transmission fluid, 1 quart by acdelco. I managed to do that successfully but in the process of removing the two brackets on the bottom of my radiator that hold up the radiator and fan, i accidently removed a round plastic piece that covered what looks like a.
Compare 2002 saturn sl series automatic transmission fluid brands. Heres how to choose oil and fluids for all model years of the saturn ion. Saturn ion manual transmission 5 saturn ion transmission bearing 2 saturn ion transmission control solenoid 6 saturn ion transmission filter at 8 saturn ion transmission fluid pan at 2 saturn ion transmission mount 21 saturn ion transmission oil cooler 9 saturn ion transmission oil cooler hose 4. Is it easy to change the transmission fluid in this car or do i. To see how frequently saturn ion problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Detailed features and specs for the used 2001 saturn sseries including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. One class of riding lawn mower is the zeroturn mower, which has traditionally been powered with wheel hub mounted hydraulic motors driven. Manual transmission fluid sae 75w85 gl4 88862472 crate engine depot. How to choose the oil and fluids for a saturn ion it. Follow these steps to add power steering fluid to a 2000 saturn sl 1. Complete auto transmissions for saturn for sale ebay. Its relatively quick and it will save you potentially 100s. The saturn ion was designed as a compact car offered in two options of a fourdoor body configuration.
Manual transmission fluid change 1999 saturn sl2 transmission fluid should be changed ever 30000 miles or 2 years on these cars, use 2. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Royal purple synchromax synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid. The ion replaced the saturn sseries in 2002, and was replaced by the new saturn astra in 2008. Manual transmission problem of the 2006 saturn ion. At advance auto, we carry 8 different types of automatic transmission fluid products for your saturn at competitive prices to fit your budget. What type of transmission fluid for a 2001 saturn sl1. Advance auto parts has 6 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up.
I have a 2003 saturn ion that is having a problem going into drive. The engine in your 2000 saturn sl should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Sl1s, sc1s and sw1s were only offered with the mp2 manual transmission and the. When adding fluids to the car it is important to add the right type of fluids. Get the best deals on automatic transmission parts for saturn ion when you shop the largest online selection at. Transmission fluid level check saturn sl 19912002 2000. Save money on one of 20 used 2001 saturn lserieses near you. I would like to change the transmission fluid for my own peace of mind since i plan on keeping it until at least 200k miles, maybe even longer. On top of low prices, advance auto parts offers 3 different trusted brands of automatic transmission fluid products for the 2001. If fluid is a qt low you ahould check transmission lines going from radiator to the tranny as there is. Saturn used the continuously variable transmission cvt in the ion quad coupe and in the vue during the mid2000s. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your saturn vue can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. View all models autozone carries hundreds of thousands of parts and accessories.
The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your sl and how to check the transmission fluid level. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for saturn when you shop the largest online selection at. How many quarts and what type of transmission fluid goes. Grindingrattle type noise coming from transmission diagnose. Saturn automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Saturn sseries manual transaxle fluid replacement disclaimer. Check your owners manual to confirm fluid specification recommended. What transmission fluid type for a 2005 saturn ion. Does this car have a dipstick to check the transmission fluid level. Saturn fluid 21018899 for gm getrag manual trans bob is the.
Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your ion, even in the most severe driving conditions. Select your year, make, model and engine to find those that fit your vehicle. Should not be used in a transmission requiring ford type f. What kind of transmission fluid does an 04 saturn ion automatic take. What kind if transmission fluid does a 2001 saturn l200 take. Production of the model ended in 2002 the saturn ion took its. Complete auto transmissions for saturn ion for sale ebay.
I currently drive a 2004 saturn ion with a manual transmission and 5k miles on it owned since new. The saturn sseries was a family of compact cars from the saturn automobile company of. If you notice this, visit autozone to get replacement saturn ion automatic transmission parts that are perfect for your ride. Ok first of all do not listen to those idiots at autozone, i do not know of any car that takes motor oil in the transmission. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Self adjusting clutch without special tools 2005 saturn ion clutch replacement. Replace the transmission fluid with saturn manual transmission lubricant, pn 21018899. I would like to change the transmission fluid for my own peace of mind since i plan. Saturn ion questions changing transmission fluid for my. What kind if transmission fluid does a 2001 saturn l200.
I have a leak in my transmission apparently and i need to put transmission fluid in it until i can find time to put it in the shop, but im not sure if theres a specific type of transmission fluid i have to put in. Acdelco professional atf type iiih automatic transmission fluid. The only reason for me to do this was that i replaced my clutch and i didnt want to leak the fluid out through the output shaft holes. I can find the little red cap to fill the fluid, but cannot for the life of me find the dipstick to check the level. What type of transmission fluid for saturn answers. Follow these steps to add power steering fluid to a saturn. Its relatively quick and it will save you potentially 100s of dollars. I am not the only owner of this platform of vehicle to experience clutch failure issues. How do you check the levels to know if you need to replace your transmission fluid. Mercon vthe most common ford atf in late model fords, it is very much like dexron iii. How to choose the oil and fluids for a saturn ion it still runs.
The saturn ion was a compact car sold by saturn between the 2003 and 2007 model years. On top of low prices, advance auto parts offers 3 different trusted brands of automatic transmission fluid products for the 2001 toyota rav4. Saturn sl series automatic transmission fluid advance auto. A possible side effect of this repair may be a higher shift effort. Use the fitment form at the top of the page to select your exact year and engine type for your saturn sl series.
With a several general motors recalls underway especially ones for the saturn ion, outlook, and sky ive received emails from quite a few folks who are concerned that their vehicles might be impacted. Is it really that expensive and can i change it myself. Check underneath the vehicle on the transmission case above the oil pan on the passenger side of the vehicle and you will see a pipe thread plug. Aug 11, 2008 how do i check transmission fluid on saturn l200. Order at fluid vehicle specific for your 2003 saturn ion and pick it up in storemake your purchase, find a store near you, and get directions. I have a 2003 saturn ion and have just recently replaced the radiator fan that wasnt working. Saturn ion manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. This type of transmission has been effectively applied to a variety of inexpensive and expensive versions of ridden lawn mowers and garden tractors. We have 64 saturn ion vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 21 1. There is no filter to change though when changing the fluid. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your saturn ion can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. The production run of the ion started in 2002 for the 2003 model year after its appearance at the new york international auto show. These transmissions are specifically designed to improve gas mileage by keeping the speed of the engine relatively low. A 2002 saturn sc2 uses dexroniii mercon transmission fluid.
What kind of transmission fluid does an 04 saturn ion. Replace manual transmission fluid 2001 saturn l200 fixya. Saturn ion owners have reported 4 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Forgive me if this has been asked before, but i couldnt find it. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for saturn ion when you shop the largest. Ive spent the last several days trying to answer this question for myself and would like some input. I wouldnt keep shifting the transmission without fixing that clutch pedal u will damage the transmission. Heres how to choose oil and fluids for all model years of the saturn. With so many automatic transmission fluids, its hard to choose the one bestsuited for each vehicle. The 2003 saturn ion quad coupe production car first appeared at the 2002 new york.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Mercon is a suitable replacement for type h and type cj fluid, but not for type f. If you havent received a letter in the mail from gm and you are worried, general motors has set up an online database thats searchable by vin. We have 64 saturn ion vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 21 1owner cars, and 88 personal use cars. Can anybody give me some pointers on where to locate it. Apr 05, 20 what kind if transmission fluid does a 2001 saturn l200 take. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Automatic transmission fluid for a saturn sl series use the fitment form at the top of the page to select your exact year and engine type for your saturn sl series.
Used 2001 saturn lseries for sale near you edmunds. Yes, your car is supposed to take dexron iii and yes it is mostly discontinued and has been replaced with dexron vi which is claimed to be backwards compatible however the viscosity of dex. Iasked if i could replace and they said no because it is very hard to get to and the fluid is very expensive. My car messed up and i talked to a dealership and they said they would have to run a diagnostic and if it was the transmission. Jul 04, 2016 hi i have a 2001 saturn sl2 and last changed the transmission fluid at 40,000 miles the car now has 110,000 miles on it and the transmission is working fine and the fluid looks good and is pink and smells ok. The actual method for checking transmission level is a very abnormal method. Certified transmission thanks you for visiting our website. I have had the car almost six month now i have never check the transmission fluid level. Automatic transmission fluid is used for both manual and automatic transmissions. Our company is dedicated to a superior level of customer service and takes great pride in being recognized as the best transmission. The car manual says the fluid has to be replaced at the dealership. Saturn ion leaking maintenancerepairs car talk community. Theres a drain plug on the bottom of the transmission its a 24mm head thats where u drain it no filter to change it takes about 4. Trouble getting into the correct gear can also indicate youre using the wrong type of transmission fluid or theres a bad gear.
Nov 12, 2012 0203 l200l300s dont have transmission dipsticks most likely reflecting saturn s confidence of a leakfree transmission, leaving only a red fill cap on the transmission. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair. Acdelco dexronvi automatic transmission fluid is the most recent release in the wellestablished dexron. Saturn fluid 21018899 for gm getrag manual trans bob is. Cutting white wire on saturn ion to fix starting issue update 11232015. Certified transmission is currently updtaing our page for saturn ion transmissions.
What are the most common problems with manual transmission. A 2002 saturn sc2 uses dexroniiimercon transmission fluid. Jun 26, 2010 2004 saturn ion 5 spd manual transmission. When it comes to your saturn sl series, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Automatic transmission parts for saturn ion for sale ebay. How to check the transmission fluid in a saturn cvt it. If the clutch pedal has no pressure then usually the slave cylinder leaks fluid look under ur car around the big part or ur transmission where it meets the engine. Ford ceased licensing mercon in 2007 and now recommends mercon v for all transmissions that previously used mercon. I want to know how to check the transmission fluid level and where is the dipstick on this car. Changing manual transmission fluid 2005 saturn ion youtube. I am 23, and just out of college and cannot pay for a garage to work on it.
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