Equinox AWD V6-3.4L (2008)
Important: Inspecting transaxle fluid level when not at normal temperature can give an incorrect measurement. The transaxle fluid
expands when warm.
9. Remove the indicator and inspect the level and the condition of the oil on the indicator:
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Transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature (1)
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Transmission fluid level if cold (2)
10. If the fluid level is incorrect inspect for the following conditions:
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Fluid below level, inspect for a leak. Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic
Transmission/Transaxle/Testing and Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures/AF33-5 - Automatic Transaxle/Fluid Leak Diagnosis
) or Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaks (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Testing and
Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures/AF33-5 - Automatic Transaxle/Automatic Transmission Fluid Leaks) .
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Fluid above level, inspect for contamination of the fluid.
Important: The tranaxle uses T-IV fluid, GM P/N 88900925 (Canadian P/N 22689186). The fluid is normally red in color. The oil may
darken in color with more miles on a vehicle.
11. Inspect the condition of the fluid for the following conditions:
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Excessively dirty with particles in the fluid
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If there are no drivability concerns, replace the fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement (See: Transmission and
Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement) .
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If drivability concerns are present disassemble and inspect for a cause.
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Burnt smell
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Inspect for the correct fluid. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic
Transmission/Transaxle/Specifications/Capacity Specifications/AF33-5 - Automatic Transaxle) .
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Inspect for conditions that may of cause overheating of the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Overheats (See: Transmission and
Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Testing and Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures/AF33-5 - Automatic
Transaxle/Transmission Overheats) .
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If there are no drivability concerns, replace the fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement (See: Transmission and
Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement) .
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If drivability concerns are present disassemble and inspect for cause.
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Inspect the transmission oil cooler system for functioning properly. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (See:
Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/AF33-5 - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test) .
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Black in color
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Disassemble the transaxle and inspect for components that may have over heated.
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Inspect the transmission oil cooler system for functioning properly. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (See:
Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/AF33-5 - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test) .
