04 V6 AWD Vue - Transaxle fluid

Too much fluid is a problem in another way as well. If fluid is too high
then it gets whipped up by gears and causes the fluid to foam. Once these
small air bubbles get introduced into the fluid, it ceases to function
correctly since its hydraulic properties get severely compromised possibly
causing the transmission to slip or cause permanent damage.

Bob
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Too much or too little fluid can damage the transaxle. Too much can mean
that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine or exhaust
system parts, starting a fire.

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It took me like for ever to find the tranny dipstick in my 04 Vue but it is
there. Takes a lot of looking 1st time but after that it is easy. i painted
the top of the dipstick bright pink.

Howard Slomer wrote:
> You are correct, I found it! The dipstick is hard to see because it
> has a black loop handle. It is short and is located low just behind the
> lower radiator fan on the left side (drivers side) of engine. The only
> markings on the dipstick are two small holes near the bottom of the
> dipstick.
>
> I'll show the Saturn service manager when I take the car in for
> service.
>
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>
> Howard


Hmmm, sounds like a poorly informed service manager.

In it's Honda applications Honda requires a special transmission fluid
only sold at the dealers (ATF-Z1). Does Saturn use the Honda fluid or a
more generic Dexron?

John