The best thing is to take it to a competent mechanic, transmission shop or saturn dealership. Free video on how to change the oil and oil filter in a 2003 saturn ion2 2. Remove the top fillerlevel plug labeled 2 in the repair manual instructions. Saturn ion standard transmission 2003, manual transmission mount by dea. The engine should be running when you check the transmission fluid dipstick on a 2003 saturn ion 2 2. I would like to change the transmission fluid for my own peace of mind since i plan. Can the tranny fluid be changed in a 2002 saturn ion. How to choose the oil and fluids for a saturn ion it still runs. Your saturn ion is an attractive ride, thanks to its strong engine and affordability. When you take your vehicle in for an oil change or other routine service, the repair. Sedan including oil filter, drain plug, dipstick and oil fill. The ion replaced the saturn sseries in 2002, and was replaced by the new saturn astra in 2008.
How to check the transmission fluid on a saturn youtube. How to choose the oil and fluids for a saturn ion by contributor. Ive spent the last several days trying to answer this question for myself and would like some input. Saturn ion automatic transmission 2003, atf type tiv automatic transmission fluid by aisin. Also, is there any way to change the transmission fluid filter. Nov 04, 2010 also, is there any way to change the transmission fluid filter. Bookmark file pdf 2003 saturn ion manual transmission fluid 2003 saturn ion manual transmission fluid 2003 saturn ion manual transmission available for purchase on ebay motors look up milehighcarco. Saturn used the continuously variable transmission cvt in the ion quad coupe and in the vue during the mid2000s. Jun 14, 2003 under recommended fluids and lubricants manual transaxle gm goodwrench synthetic manual transmission fluid sae 75w90 gl5 gear oilalso, im halfway to the mileage where the owners manual suggests to change the fluid andway so its not such a waste. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for saturn ion when you shop the largest online selection at. That model has no dipstick, so the average joe cant do it correctly at home.
To see how frequently 2007 saturn ion problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. So, anyone with a gt do this change, have suggestions on the process or could help. Look at the repair manual transmission side diagram above and do what you feel here based on what you think is right. Theres a drain plug on the bottom of the transmission its a 24mm head thats where u drain it no filter to change it takes about 4. Complete auto transmissions for saturn ion for sale ebay. How to check transmission fluid in 2005 saturn ion. How much auto transmission fluid does a 2003 saturn ion. See how to correctly check the transmission fluid level in a 2003 saturn ion2 2. Do you really need to change the transmission fluid. File type pdf 2005 saturn ion manual transmission fluid 2005 saturn ion manual transmission fluid changing manual transmission fluid 2005 saturn ion the only reason for me to do this was that i replaced my clutch and i didnt want to leak the fluid out through the output shaft holes. Nov 12, 2012 0203 l200l300s dont have transmission dipsticks most likely reflecting saturn s confidence of a leakfree transmission, leaving only a red fill cap on the transmission. Im unsure if the steps to remove the radiator from my 2006 saturn.
Free video on how to change the oil and oil filter in a 2003 saturn ion 2 2. Jun 26, 2010 2004 saturn ion 5 spd manual transmission. See how to correctly check the transmission fluid level in a 2003 saturn ion 2 2. These transmissions are specifically designed to improve gas mileage by keeping the speed of the engine relatively low. Saturn ion manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. How do you change the transmission fluid on a 2003 saturn. Changing your transmission fluid saturn ion redline forums. Also if it is a manual transmission then it has no dipstick. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.
How to check transmission fluid in 2003 saturn ion fixya. Is the factory fluid any better than what i can buy. I am 23, and just out of college and cannot pay for a garage to work on it. Aug 18, 2012 the dipstick is located behind the front transmission mount and its held in by a 12mm bolt. In order to drive instead of worrying, make sure that the automatic transmission for saturn ion functions properly by changing gear ratios as the vehicle moves. Also if you have a ion do you have the sedan or the quad coupe.
I recently changed my transmission fluid and figured it wouldnt hurt to share how i went about it. On the driver side of the vehicle, on the top of the transmission, theres a plastic yellow thing with a picture of a gear with liquid in. I would like to check my automatic transmission fluid in my 2005 saturn ion 3. In 2005, the aisin 5speed automatic transmission was discontinued due to a problematic trait known as shiftflare, which also occurred in other manufacturers cars using aisin transmissions, such as toyota. How much auto transmission fluid does a 2003 saturn ion require. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair, so. They never made a 2002 ion the first year was 2003.
These fluids are not compatible with this transmission. Is it easy to change the transmission fluid in this car or do i. A tech from spring hill says this is normal for this type of transmission. You can not check the transmission fluid on the 2002 l200 or l300, due to this transmission is a sealed transmission. Trying to turn left in front of oncoming traffic is a.
How do you check the levels to know if you need to replace your transmission fluid. I bought my l200 new and this is one of the new transmissions saturn was using. The last guy i know tried to do it himself and burned up the transmission. How to check the transmission fluid in a saturn cvt it.
Saturn ion removing transmission dropping sub frame. Its pretty simple as i assume many on this forum have already done it, but hopefully this might help someone. The actual method for checking transmission level is a very abnormal method. Under recommended fluids and lubricants manual transaxle gm goodwrench synthetic manual transmission fluid sae 75w90 gl5 gear oilalso, im halfway to the mileage where the owners manual suggests to change the fluid andway so its not such a waste. How do you check transmission fluid on a 2003 saturn ion. I currently drive a 2004 saturn ion with a manual transmission and 5k miles on it owned since new. Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered. There is no filter to change though when changing the fluid. I know how to change the fluid, but dont know how much atf it requires for a fluid change. Im getting ready to do the 100k maintenance on my daughters 2003 ion i was checking on the manual transmission fluid change interval. Ive had nothing but problems with it since the beginning. The 2003 saturn ion has 3 problems reported for transmission slipping. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. The 2003 and 2004 ion coupes were available with the vti continuously variable transmission or a getrag f23 5speed manual.
How to check transmission fluid in 2003 saturn ion. My new 2003 saturn ion says my transmission is hot trans when i reach about 7580 mph on the highway. Ive only done the fluid in a couple manuals, but most that iver researched, and a few differentials, you fill it to the bottom of the fill plug. Saturn ion questions changing transmission fluid for my.
The saturn ion, produced by gm in model years 2003 to 2007 and generally praised for having good handling comparable to that of its sameclass competitors, has the unique distinction of being the longest compact car sold in the united states. Heres why changing your transmission fluid can cause damage. Jun 27, 2009 how much auto transmission fluid does a 2003 saturn ion require. Transmission fluid level check saturn ion2 20032007. The worst complaints are transmission slipping, trasmission not working properly, and noise coming from transmission. How to check transmission fluid in 2003 saturn ion saturn 2003 ion question. Heres how to choose oil and fluids for all model years of the saturn.
The haynes manual says 100k while the owners manual says, never needs changing. How to choose the oil and fluids for a saturn ion it. Saturn ion 2004 transmission fluid change duration. How do you change the transmission fluid on a 2003 saturn vue. However, the cvt transmission is notoriously expensive to repair. Although the fluid is listed as fill for life, i figure it wouldnt hurt to. Replace your worn out, rusted, or damaged transmission mount with this one to restore stability of the transmission ensuring smooth and quiet driving.
Am changing manual transmission fluid 2005 saturn ion the only reason for me to do this was that i replaced my clutch and i didnt want to leak the fluid out through the output shaft holes. Another indication that the transmission fluid needs changing is if there are particles or other debris in it. The saturn ion was a compact car sold by saturn between the 2003 and 2007 model years. With the vehicle on a flat level surface, start the engine and operate until the transmission fluid temperature reaches 60 70c 140 158f.
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