I tried to post to the how to library but apparently don't have priveleges to do that. Do an initial check of the dipstick. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. The worst thing I have seen posted regarding using other fluid is hard shifts. Reinstall calipers, tighten bolts, put on tires. Have an extra quart handy to top off when necessary.
Change oil when Oil Life Monitor tells you to change the oil or go by the owner's manual factory drain interval. While I tried to document some detail and pertinent steps that might not otherwise be known, some common sense and mechanical aptitude is required for this. Turn off the ignition and that will reset the Oil light. If your Vue is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Vue. Carefully remove the washer also or it will fall down underneath the car. I had to apply a bit of force to loosen it. While I tried to document some detail and pertinent steps that might not otherwise be known, some common sense and mechanical aptitude is required for this.
Z1 transmission fluid was used. Go ahead and tighten the fill plug down, you may or may not need to add more fluid later, but the car must be driven around a little to bring the fluid up to operating temperature. This is the oil filter cap. The capacity for this transmission is 4. I added another half quart after this and it brought the level to just above the bottom mark on the dipstick. The module detects a problem with the system. Then re insert and pull back out to check the level.
The information provided herein is a reference provided to you at no charge. Also a light film of silicone grease on the backing of the pads where they contact the caliper will stop squeals. So with the car warmed up and parked on a level surface I turned off the engine and checked the fluid level. Gears are machined to close tolerances to ensure proper engine pressure and correct, efficient pump operation. Then re insert and pull back out to check the level.
Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. However these steps are not all inclusive. Then every 40k i just do a simple 1x drain and fill till 200k then repeat. Choose your year below to refine your search. Open it up and you will see a red button, it is small and looks like a fuse but on the top it will say Oil-Res.
It requires a deep socket extender to get down in there or you wont be able to get it loose. Lasts up to 1 year or 25,000 miles before needing to be drained. Do an initial check of the dipstick. If you locate the dip stick, just stay on that line, about 3-4 inches toward the center of the engine, you will see a plastic cap, with a 32mm nut shape on top. I purchased 5 quarts from the local Saturn dealer. Open it up and you will see a red button, it is small and looks like a fuse but on the top it will say Oil-Res. If this light comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle.
It may be rusted in place and fight you out. Consider one of the oils below instead! This write up helped me out a ton. Vehicle Info: 2007 Saturn Vue 3. I've always just installed them as tightly as possible by hand and never had an issue. Don't go too long without fixing your Automatic Transmission Fluid. The amount of space you have to loosen this bolt is very narrow.
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I tried to do this here but could not get an accurate reading. Press and hold it for 30 sec. Loosening and removing the drain plug. Summary: Over the next couple of days do another check or so just to make sure you are not leaking fluid anywhere. This task is relatively easy, if you can change oil on your car than you can also change the transmission fluid. The oil li … fe indicator will switch from steady on to flashing.