How can I check the trans fluid in my 5 speed Cavalier?

Question

I don't have an owners manual for my 2001cavalier with the 2.2L 5-speed and i can't find the dipstick, i did find a red cap that said "trans fluid" but it doesn't have a dipstick on it and it is sealed underneath it. is there somewhere else i can look? and yes i am experienced in maintaining my own vehicles.

Answer 1

Your car has no means of checking the fluid level...whether its an automatic or manual.

Good luck!

Answer 2

if theres no dipstick its probly a sealed tranmission but theres a plug on the side of the transmission park ur vehicle on level ground take the plug out and u should b able 2 feel fluid

Answer 3

you state 5 speed but your description sounds like an automatic, the manual trans (5 spd) has no dipstick or red cap but you have to remove a plug from the side of the trans to check or add fluid, the automatic (4 spd) may or may not have a dipstick the ones without a dipstick have a round red plug for the fill port to check the fluid in these you warm up the trans get under the car with it running and LEVEL and remove a small plug from the passenger side of the trans if fluid runs out there is enough fluid in the trans if not add until it does