What causes bubbles in my transmission fluid?
If the fluid is full of bubbles or is foamy, the transmission is probably overfilled with ATF. Other causes include using the wrong type of ATF or a plugged transmission vent.
What does bad transmission fluid look like?
Healthy transmission fluid should be relatively clear or pink in color. If your transmission fluid is deep red or brown, your transmission fluid is old and most likely causing extra damage within your transmission. If it is dark brown, that is a sign you have burnt transmission fluid from overheating.
Should my engine be running when adding transmission fluid?
Your car’s engine should be running when you add fluid to the transmission, but you should have the transmission in park and the handbrake activated for safety. Check the owner’s manual for instructions on selecting the correct transmission fluid for your vehicle.
Can you get air in your transmission lines?
Aeration is created by air bubbles entering the transmission lines and mixing with the fluid. If there is too much transmission fluid, then air can leak into the system when the car runs and develop air bubbles in the solution.
What kind of fluid does a Saturn SL use?
Use the fitment form at the top of the page to select your exact year and engine type for your Saturn SL Series. Automatic transmission fluid is a technologically advanced, low viscosity formulation specially designed to deliver performance and maximum fuel efficiency for modern automatic transmissions.
Why does my transmission shudder when I Turn on the car?
This occurs because the transmission fluid is contaminated and the contaminates, being suspended in the fluid, prohibit good pressure contact between the transmission plates when they are applied. Routinely servicing the transmission prevents this from occurring. Left unserviced, the condition will worsen.
When does a Saturn’s series engine fail?
The aftermarket replacements have a quality problem; best bet is to find a low mileage junkyard replacement or order the OE part (~$70). Not hugely common, but still a recurring failure. They usually fail when the engine is hot. You’ll be driving along, and suddenly the engine dies, and won’t restart until it cools.
Why is my fuel pump not working on my Saturn s?
This is caused mainly by overdrawing from the 12v socket, or high power aftermarket accessories drawing from the same circuit. There will be melted plastic around the fuse. The radio, chime module, dome light, 12v socket, and fuel pump are on this circuit. You will probably know about it when the fuel pump stops working.