Transmission Fluid Level Check 1998 Saturn SL 1.9L 4 Cyl.
Saturn SL Model Years - 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
How to check the ATF fluid / Transmission oil level
Hans Angermeier is an ASE certified Maintenance and Light Repair Technician and has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road. Over the past 10 years, Hans has been focused on building CarCareKiosk, which is visited by millions of drivers each month.
Help keep your car as responsive as you are by maintaining proper power steering fluid levels
Learn where your spare tire and jack are located before you need it on the side of the road
Driving with your phone pressed against your ear is illegal in many places. See how to talk hands free!
Don't send mixed signals - if your turn signal doesn't blink, or blinks rapidly, you likely have a burnt out bulb
- Honda City helped make these videos
- Feedback
- Download Saturn owners manuals
The engine in your 1998 Saturn SL should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick or the transmission fluid check plug is located in your SL and how to check the transmission fluid level. Your SL will have either a transmission dipstick or a check or fill plug to perform a transmission fluid check. The transmission dipstick will typically be in the engine bay or on top or even the side of your SL transmission. The transmission check plug will typically be on the bottom or the side of the transmission and may also be next to the axle. If the transmission fluid level in your SL is low, you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube or the check plug hole. When adding transmission fluid to your SL, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill.
If you are having problems with the transmission in your SL, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem.
- Advance Auto coupon for
20% off entire order: KIOSK20
