Oil/Transmission

Technical info on the Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix including do-it-yourself info
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PvtPetelka
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Oil/Transmission

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So I was changing the oil and the oil filter (K&N all the way) and everything went perfectly. I drove my Vibe over to Advanced Auto to recycle the oil and it worked perfectly. I parked in the driveway and washed it, and when I went to pull back into the garage, the transmission wouldn't work. I can do park and N but thats all. This is an 04 Vibe. Can anyone help?
04 Vibe - K&N Oil Filters, K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake, Sound SystemThis would be where I showed my engine, but I can't figure out how to post an image.
kevera
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Re: Oil/Transmission (PvtPetelka)

Post by kevera »

Are you sure you changed the engine oil,and not the tranny fluid.What else could have possibly happened.
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PvtPetelka
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Re: Oil/Transmission (kevera)

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I am 99.9% positive. Unless I somehow managed to drain the tranny and then fill the engine up without noticing a difference.
04 Vibe - K&N Oil Filters, K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake, Sound SystemThis would be where I showed my engine, but I can't figure out how to post an image.
kevera
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Re: Oil/Transmission (PvtPetelka)

Post by kevera »

Was that the first time you changed your oil on the Vibe?Why don't you check the tranny dipstick to see what color the fluid is just for kicks.
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Re: Oil/Transmission (kevera)

Post by PvtPetelka »

This is the first time I changed the oil. I just got back from Basic Training and learned my car went to my sister, but they got me this "great" vibe. Haha, I like it mostly.Tranny is a little low, but not bad. If it drove, I would go get some fluid to top it off. To double check myself, where is the bolt for the oil located?
04 Vibe - K&N Oil Filters, K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake, Sound SystemThis would be where I showed my engine, but I can't figure out how to post an image.
kevera
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Re: Oil/Transmission (PvtPetelka)

Post by kevera »

It's towards the passenger side,directly under the engine.The oil pan also has an indent in it where the 15mm bolt is.The tranny is on the drivers side.
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PvtPetelka
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Post by PvtPetelka »

The tranny bolt had gotten loose and was leaking. I've tightened it and filled it, so its running like a dream again. Thanks!
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Post by KNINE »

Don't you just love an easy fix?
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