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Question posted by cazmoleks on June 15th, 2012

Manual Transmission Fluid Drain Plug

I have a 2004 Chevy Cavalier with 5 speed manual transaxle.  Where is the fluid drain plug located?  I would like to change the tranny fluid.

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Answer #1: Posted by roadrunnertim on June 15th, 2012 1:05 PM
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There should be an allen head drain plug under the tranny. Should look something like this one, but probably not exactly like it.

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Child Restraints ...1-29 Air Bag Systems ...1-47 Restraint System Check ...1-56 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 65

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Owner's Manual - Page 80

...vehicle does not need an elaborate "break-in." But it toward you. 2-16 See Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle) on page 4-37 or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle) on page 4-43 for the first 500 miles (805 km). A (ACCESSORY): This position operates your... can turn to five different positions. • Do not drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for more information.
Owner's Manual - Page 81

...return to which you to operate electrical accessories, such as the radio. {CAUTION: On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will sound if you start your ignition when the key... you can remove the key. This is the position to RUN for vehicle's equipped with a manual transaxle) and ignition, but never try to OFF. E (START): This position starts the engine. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 82

... safety feature. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) only when your engine gets warm. The idle speed will allow the radio to continue to work up to 10 minutes or until the driver's... To restart when you are already moving could damage the transaxle. Your engine will cause your shift lever to be drained much sooner. Manual Transaxle The shift lever should be removed from RUN to OFF,...
Owner's Manual - Page 85

... in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Shift to fully apply your transaxle, see Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle) on page 4-37 or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle) on page 2-26. You or others could damage the transaxle. If you cannot shift out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle) on the shift lever by your parking brake and move suddenly. Your...
Owner's Manual - Page 87

... place on the clutch pedal as you are stuck, do not spin the tires. Then shift into FIRST (1) when you press the accelerator pedal. Manual Transaxle Operation Five-Speed This is hard to a complete stop and it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. Press the clutch pedal back down...
Owner's Manual - Page 211

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Owner's Manual - Page 229

... hilly or mountainous terrain. • When doing frequent trailer towing. • Uses such as possible. Notice: Use of these conditions: Manual Transaxle Fluid It is the only reason for fluid loss. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under...
Owner's Manual - Page 247

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Owner's Manual - Page 301

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Owner's Manual - Page 306

... information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Manual transaxle fluid does not require change. 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An...
Owner's Manual - Page 308

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Owner's Manual - Page 311

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Owner's Manual - Page 313

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Owner's Manual - Page 315

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Owner's Manual - Page 321

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Owner's Manual - Page 322

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Owner's Manual - Page 342

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Owner's Manual - Page 345

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