1A Auto Video Library
Our how-to videos have helped repair over 100 million vehicles.
Enter Vehicle Year Make Model

Specify your vehicle's year, make and model to guarantee fit.

How to Check Transmission Fluid 2009-17 Chevy Traverse

Created on: 2018-03-22

This video shows you how to replace the transmission fluid in your 09-17 Chevy Traverse. Skip the dealer and do it yourself with help from 1A Auto!

  1. step 1 :Checking the Transmission Fluid
    • Run the vehicle up to operating temperature in a well-ventilated area
    • With the engine running, remove the transmission dipstick
    • Clean off the dipstick with a rag
    • Insert the dipstick into the hose
    • Check the dipstick
    • If necessary, add transmission fluid to the engine
    • Recheck the fluid level
    • Turn the cap clockwise

Hi, I’m Mike from 1A Auto. We’ve been selling auto parts for over 30 years!

In a well-ventilated area, we're going to start up and run the vehicle until it comes up to temperature so we can check the transmission fluid. The vehicle up to temperature, the transmission fill and dipstick is down here. Turn it counterclockwise to unlock it. It will pull straight up.

The dipstick's on the end. I'll wipe it off, put it back in. So that's actually low. Let me just check it again. Turn it on and then I'll unlock it. Pull it out. See this is, in fact, low. It's not even showing on the stick. It's very, very low. I'm going to use a long funnel and add the appropriate amount of transmission fluid and type. I'm going to take the funnel out, just check the amount.

Reinstall the dipstick. So right there it's at the max line. That's perfect. Reinstall the dipstick and the cap. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place, and clean up any spilled fluid.

Thanks for watching. Visit us at 1AAuto.com for quality auto parts, fast and free shipping, and the best customer service in the industry.


Bad Inner Tie Rod End On Your Car or Truck Is It True I Should Replace Them in Pairs

Len points out some of the things that could go wrong if you want to replace just an inner or outer tie rod alone, and why it just might make sense to replace them both together at the same time!

Share on:
Go To Top

Same Day Shipping

Need your part faster? Choose expedited shipping at checkout.

Guaranteed To Fit

Highest quality, direct fit replacement auto parts enforced to the strictest product standards.

USA Customer Support

Exceeding customers' expectations, our team of passionate auto enthusiasts are here to help.

Instructional Video Library

Thousands of how-to auto repair videos to guide you step-by-step through your repair.