Ok..Where did they hide it?

[Backyardmech54]

Does anyone know where they hid the dipstick for the transaxle (transmisson) on the 2006 chevy equinox And is the dextron 6 ok to use in this veh?

[Ruley73]

Originally Posted by Backyardmech54

Does anyone know where they hid the dipstick for the transaxle (transmisson) on the 2006 chevy equinox And is the dextron 6 ok to use in this veh?

The dipstick has a round yellow handle, and is held in with a bolt that has a 12mm head. I've had the best luck removing it from the underside by prying it up with the box end of a small (I use 10mm) wrench.

Dexron VI is the wrong fluid for this transmission. The correct fluid is GM T-IV (GM p/n 88900925). This costs about $18/qt from any GM stealership. You can pay a visit to your local Toyota dealer and buy the same stuff (Toyota T-IV fluid - p/n 00279-000T4-01) for about $6/qt. Both of these fluids meet the JWS 3309 service specification for the Aisin AW55-51 5-speed automatic transmission used in the 2005-2009 Equinox w/3400 engine.

I've attached some PDF files that you will find to be useful. A 2007 Equinox is referenced in them, but the info is applicable to all 2005-2009 Equinox w/3400 engine - which all have the Aisin AW55-51 5-speed automatic transmission.

Trans fluid level indicator replacement.pdfTrans fluid replacement.pdfTrans Oil life monitor.pdf

[Backyardmech54]

Thanks again for the very helpful info. One more q though, Where is the trans. filter located?.. I take it by looking at the housing that it is an internal filter that reguires the trans. to be broken down. Is this correct.?

[Ruley73]

Originally Posted by Backyardmech54

Thanks again for the very helpful info. One more q though, Where is the trans. filter located?.. I take it by looking at the housing that it is an internal filter that reguires the trans. to be broken down. Is this correct.?

Yes, this is correct.

[kittenmueller]

There is no Trans dipstick in the 2.4 4 cy .