How do you put transmission fluid in a Chevy S10?
Raise the S-10 with a floor jack and remove the jack stands from under it. Lower the truck to the ground. Remove the transmission oil dipstick and insert a funnel into the dipstick tube. Pour 5 quarts of new Dexron VI automatic transmission fluid into the dipstick tube.
What type of transmission fluid does a 1996 Chevy S10 take?
Valvoline Synthetic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI 1 Quart.
How do you drain a S10 transmission?
Position a drain pan underneath the vehicle and transmission. Remove the tranny drain plug with A6 mm socket and as the engine runs, allow the fluid to drain. Darker/blacker fluids indicate the need to flush and replace. Make sure the vehicle is level for accurate draining.
How much transmission fluid does an S10 hold?
For Automatic Transmission: 4L60-E….AF6
| Notes: | This specification has been updated from Dexron II or III to Dexron VI per a Technical Service Bulletin from the manufacturer |
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| Capacity: | 4 speed 4L60-E Total Fill 11.2 quarts 5 quarts Initial Fill |
How many quarts of transmission fluid does a 2000 Chevy s10 take?
Capacity for the transmission and converter should be about 11 quarts.
How often do you change transmission fluid in a Chevy S-10?
Chevrolet recommends replacing the transmission fluid in the four-speed automatic every 15,000 miles. Raise the front of the S-10 with a floor jack. Sit jack stands under the frame rails and lower the S-10 until only the stands support it. Crawl under the S-10 and place the drain pan under the transmission pan.
How do you check the transmission fluid level?
Wipe the dipstick off with a clean, lint-free cloth and reinsert the dipstick. Pull the dipstick out and verify the transmission oil level is between the two dimples on the dipstick, below the “Add” mark — this is the correct fluid level when the transmission fluid is cold. Add fluid, as needed, to reach the proper level.
How can I get fluid out of my transmission pan?
Loosen the rear bolts on the transmission pan only about four turns. Pry downward on the transmission pan with a flat-head screwdriver to free it from the transmission, allowing the fluid to drain from the transmission pan into the drain pan. Once the fluid stops draining, hold the transmission pan up and remove the rear transmission pan bolts.
What’s the correct fluid level for the S-10?
Drive the S-10 for 10 to 20 miles to warm it up, then recheck the fluid level. The correct level when warm is the cross-hatched section. Add fluid, as needed, to reach this level.