when i put transmission fluid in my car it just runs out it seems like its right below where i put the fluid in that it pours out

Asked by ms_tracy_b Oct 06, 2012 at 12:51 AM about the 2001 Saturn S-Series 3 Dr SC2 Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i can shift my shifter all the way through the shift pattern but my car wont go anywhere. i have a 5 speed. i pour trans fluid in and it just runs out

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2,430

make sure the tube that you put fluid in is attached the the transmission. if that's the case there might be hope. But it might be a hole in the pan.

2,695

or a hole in the side of the trans. Any recent *BANG*s?

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60,215

So this is a stick shift? Your not useing atf are you? If you feel it go into the gears but wont move its more likely a clutch problem.

60,215

Learn something new everyday. But a stick doesnt use fluid pressure to engauge gears. So even if the fluid is completly gone it will still go. Just not long. On most manual transmission you simply fill to the bottom of the fill hole. When it starts dripping out put the bolt back in and good to go. Not familiar with Saturn but thats how its normally done.

2,695

Manual transaxles need 2.5qt. Autos need twice that. But if the OP would respond sometime soon, we can find out if his turd is riding the crimson wave or not.

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