I am wondering if i take the transaxle fluid level check plug out of the current place to check....?

level of fluid in my car, if it will release any fliud from the plug?

i am having what seems to be some transmission problems with my 2001 chevy cavalier and i know that i need to check the transmission fluid level. i couldnt find a dipstick so i turned to my GM book (haynes repair manual) and i read that to check it i need to get to the transaxle fluid level check plug, but i am wondering, due to is location, if i undo it, if anything will come out. also, i found the filler cap, and thats all it was, a filler cap, and i have searched my car in and out looking for a dipstick, there is none. what should i do?



Im 18, i know a little about cars from my dad. i usually get cars pretty well once i get into it. i cant take it to a mechanic due to money, no husband till the 29th (military) and i have a son and no babysitter. i need to check the fluid levels in my transmission, please talk me through it like im an idiot. thanks !!!I am wondering if i take the transaxle fluid level check plug out of the current place to check....?
there's a plug right next to the axle on the driver side its a 7/16 hex head or you can use a 11 metric wrench, loosen the plug, start your engine, and remove the plug (make sure you do this in the morning or when the engine is cold) add fluid till it comes out, tighten to 11 foot pounds. But if you don't see any leaks it should be fullI am wondering if i take the transaxle fluid level check plug out of the current place to check....?
tranny guy answer is correctI am wondering if i take the transaxle fluid level check plug out of the current place to check....?
Hey Child , go to an oil change place like CarX or valvoline or your nearest GM dealer as thy offer an oil change for $20 or so(very competitive with the cheap oil change places) and they will check fluid level for ya
In some GM's they built a sealed transmission. The little red cap you'll see on the top of the tranny can be removed simply by unscrewing it. There is no dipstick, so I would just dip a clean screwdriver in there and see if there's fluid. If there is, and you don't have any leaks, you should be okay.