These transmissions are specifically designed to improve gas mileage by keeping the speed of the engine relatively low. Owners manuel says it is basically a sealed system and does not need to ever be serviced. Transmission is working fine but i am thinking of doing a drain and fill on it. This is a complete used oem manual transmission thats guaranteed to fit the 2004 saturn ion manufacturers specifications. Saturn ion questions changing transmission fluid for my saturn. Is it easy to change the transmission fluid in this car or do i have to take it to a dealer. Saturn has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid capacities.
I had it towed to the saturn dealership and called the next morning. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Get detailed information on the 2004 saturn ion including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. Changing manual transmission fluid 2005 saturn ion youtube. The 2004 saturn ion has 5 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Changing your transmission fluid saturn ion redline forums.
It features a higher torque carrying capacity than most manual transmission. I would like to change the transmission fluid for my own peace of mind since i plan on keeping it until at least 200k miles, maybe even longer. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for saturn ion when you shop the largest online. Buy low mileage saturn ion used transmission with 1year warranty and free shipping. Ive spent the last several days trying to answer this question for myself and would like some input.
Saturn l300 automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. If you do this, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. The ion replaced the saturn sseries in 2002, and was replaced by the new saturn astra in 2008. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for saturn ion when you shop the largest online selection at. Jul 06, 2012 i have a 2004 saturn ion with an automatic transmission. About 3 weeks ago i had the transmission fluid flushed and changed. I was told that the transmission was bad and needed to be replaced. Low mileage saturn ion used transmissions for sale. If its a manual transmission car its the brake fluid. How to check the transmission fluid in a saturn cvt it.
The only reason for me to do this was that i replaced my clutch and i didnt want to leak the fluid out through the output shaft holes. The 2003 and 2004 ion coupes were available with the vti continuously variable transmission or a getrag f23 5speed manual. Featured in the 2002 to 2005 vue and 2003 to 2004 ion, the transmission was discontinued after 2005. I actually justchanged mine last weekend 2004 ion qc with 5speed. I bought it with 76,000 miles on it and it now has 96,000 miles. The saturn ion was a compact car sold by saturn between the 2003 and 2007 model years. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your sl and how to check the transmission fluid level.
What is the fluid capacity for a 2007 saturn ion fixya. The same fluid or equivalent can be used in the hydraulic clutch system. Complete auto transmissions for saturn ion for sale ebay. Iam sorry i was thinking of the 03 04 ion they changed the transmission to the ls transmission in 05 that one has a filter and takes close to 7. The engine in your 2000 saturn sl should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. This position locks your steering column in a vehicle with a manual transmission. Our 2004 saturn ion transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Jan 25, 2016 2004 saturn vue 5 manual transmission shifter cable bushing replacement gm15212802 duration. How to check transmission fluid 2006 saturn ion fixya. Saturn ion automatic transmission 2004, atf type tiv automatic transmission fluid by aisin.
If the transmission fluid level on your l300 is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. For 2004, saturn also recalibrated the electric power steering, as well as upgraded interior materials, and offered new sound systems. Transmission fluid level check saturn sl 19912002 2000. However, the cvt transmission is notoriously expensive to repair.
Where is the transmission fluid located in a 2004 saturn ion. How to choose the oil and fluids for a saturn ion it. The saturn ion is a compact car sold by saturn between the 2003 and 2007 model years. In the engine compartment, remove clamp from air hose behind cooling fan. I am 23, and just out of college and cannot pay for a garage to work on it. We carry a wideranging catalog of used saturn transmissions for all applications including gas and diesel engines.
Buy your used saturn ion transmissions from us and save time and money. The production run of the ion started in 2002 for the 2003 model year after its appearance at the new york international auto show. If you are shopping for a used saturn automatic transmission or manual for your car, truck, van or suv, then you came to the right place. One of just 831 silver saturn ions made for the 2004 model year, now languishing in a denver selfservice wrecking yard with its rare manual. Saturn used the continuously variable transmission cvt in the ion quad coupe and in the vue during the mid2000s.
Changing the fluid in the 2004 aisin 5 speed transmission. Saturn ion 2004 transmission fluid change duration. View and download saturn 2004 ion owners manual online. Advance auto parts has 6 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. The settlement has received preliminary approval from a federal judge, but the official. The 2004 saturn ion has 12 problems reported for transmission failure. The saturn ion was designed as a compact car offered in two options of a fourdoor body configuration.
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A french language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from. Jun 26, 2010 2004 saturn ion 5 spd manual transmission. There are a few different automatic transmission configurations between ion years not including the cvt. I would like to change the transmission fluid for my own peace of mind since i plan. The f35 is a saabdesigned fivespeed manual transmission built in saabs gothenburg, sweden, powertrain plant. This extensively tested manual transmission was originally introduced in the 1984 saab 9000, and was later used in the saab 900, 93 and 95, saturn ion. I currently drive a 2004 saturn ion with a manual transmission and 5k miles on it owned since new. This transmission unit includes a transmission case, valve body, tail shaft and housing, torque converter automatic only, and all internal lubricated parts. Access a large inventory of quality used 2004 saturn ion transmissions online.
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Most of the time it will be yellow and say trans on it. What type of transmission fluid for saturn answers. The saturn ion, produced by gm in model years 2003 to 2007 and generally praised for having. Sep 03, 2017 changing the fluid in the 2004 aisin 5 speed transmission. Look at the repair manual transmission side diagram above and do what you feel. The 2003 and 2004 ion coupes were available with the vti continuously variable transmission or a getrag f23 5 speed manual. Saturn ion questions changing transmission fluid for my. Iasked if i could replace and they said no because it is very hard to get to and the fluid is very expensive. Automatic transmission fluid is used for both manual and automatic transmissions. Detailed features and specs for the used 2004 saturn ion including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. If you dont see a transaxle neither, i suggest reading your owners manual.
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