Automatic Transaxle Fluid - Chevrolet 2003 Malibu Owner's Manual

To check or replace the engine air cleanedfilter,
do the following:
1. Remove the screws that hold the cover on.
2. Lift off the cover.
3. Check
or
replace the engine air cleaner/filter.
See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
on page 5-88 for replacement part numbers.
4. Put the cover back on tightly.
See Using Your Maintenance Schedule
on
page 6-4 for
replacement intervals.
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter
off can cause you or others to be burned.
The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops
flame if the engine backfires. If
it
isn't there
and the engine backfires, you could be burned.
Don't drive with it off, and be careful working
on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off.
Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level.
A transaxle fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss.
If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership
service department and have it repaired as soon as
possible. You may also have your fluid level checked
by your dealer or service center when you have your
oil changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
Notice: We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON@-III, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-Ill
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
service.
cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which will damage it. Always have
the air cleaner/filter in place when you're driving.
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