What kind of transmission fluid does a 2002 Alero take?
Valvoline Synthetic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI 1 Quart.
How do you check the transmission fluid on a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero?
Open the hood and prop it up with the safety bar. Locate the transmission fluid dipstick. The dipstick is located near the rear of the engine and is labeled “ATF Engine Oil.” Twist off the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean paper towel. Check to see what color the fluid is.
How much oil does my Oldsmobile Alero take?
Engine Oil 4 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level.
What kind of transmission fluid does a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero take?
What type of transmission fluid does a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero take?
What kind of oil filter does a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero take?
Mobil1 – Extended Performance Oil Filter (Part No. M1-101)
How often should I change the transmission fluid in my Oldsmobile Alero?
Check your 2003 Oldsmobile Alero’s transmission fluid periodically to be sure that fluid is running through the system properly. Change the transmission fluid periodically, approximately every 40,000 miles.
Where is the transmission check plug on an Alero?
Locate the transmission check plug on the side of the transmission pan in the center front end of the car. Unbolt the cap on your check plug, using the socket wrench. Press the Alero’s emergency brake completely to the floor so that the car will not roll off the jack stands when you take it out of gear. Shift the gear stick to “neutral.”
What to do when you take the Alero out of gear?
Press the Alero’s emergency brake completely to the floor so that the car will not roll off the jack stands when you take it out of gear. Shift the gear stick to “neutral.” This pushes the transmission fluid through the transmission system and into the check plug for an accurate reading. Stick the screwdriver into the check plug hole.
How long do you run the Alero engine?
Run the Alero’s engine and shift it into each gear while driving it for approximately 5 minutes. This ensures that the transmission fluid is running through the system and not sitting stagnant, in order to produce a more accurate level reading. Turn the engine off and remove the key as a safety precaution.