How do you check the transmission fluid on a 2005 Chevy Equinox?

How do you check the transmission fluid on a 2005 Chevy Equinox?

On the 2005 Chevy Equinox to check Your transmission fluid You will need to locate the dipstick. It is hidden down at bottom of the transmission . Looking from the front of the truck, it is to the right of the starter. It is a yellow dipstick with a hold-down bolt.

What type of transmission fluid does a 2005 Chevy Equinox take?

Dexron™ VI Automatic Transmission Fluid
Chevy Equinox 2005, Professional™ Full Synthetic Dexron™ VI Automatic Transmission Fluid by ACDelco®.

What kind of transmission fluid does an 05 Chevy Equinox take?

The 2005 Chevrolet Equinox uses ATF IV, or GM T-IV/T4 transmission fluid in it’s engine. You can not ever use dexron fluid, as it could cause irreparable damage to Your tranny, including causing it to fail and need to be replaced.

How often do you drain the transmission fluid in a 2005 Chevy Equinox?

Clean transmission (long-neck) funnel 5 quarts GM T-IV transmission fluid Chevy recommends that you drain and fill the automatic transmission fluid every 50,000 miles in your 2005 Equinox. It’s critical that you use GM T-IV — or T-4 — fluid.

How do you change the fluid in an equinox?

Thread the bolt in by hand and tighten it to 29 foot-pounds with a torque wrench. Remove the drain pan and lower the Equinox to the ground. Find the fluid level indicator behind the front transaxle mount. It looks like a dipstick secured by a flange with a bolt through it.

Is the transmission filter in a 2005 equinox replaceable?

The filter in this transmission is not replaceable. Locate the front jacking points. There is an arrow on the plastic lower body panel, to the rear of each front wheel opening. Position the floor jack under the jacking flange indicated by the arrow, and not under the plastic panel itself.

Where to put the floor jack on an equinox?

Position the floor jack under the jacking flange indicated by the arrow, and not under the plastic panel itself. Lift that side of the Equinox and place a jack stand under the frame lifting point 12 inches inboard from the jacking flange. Lower the vehicle onto the jack stand.

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