# 06 Pontiac g6 transmission fluid level check **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chevrolet, transmissions\ **Created:** [March 16, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-pontiac-g6-transmission-fluid-level-check/136597 "2019-03-16T20:09:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ramirez2012.rr\_143464](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dec6dc/32.png) [@ramirez2012.rr\_143464](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramirez2012.rr_143464)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-pontiac-g6-transmission-fluid-level-check/136597/1 "2019-03-16T20:09:34Z")
I have a 06 Pontiac G6 with the 3.5 . Want to check transmission fluid level have read many different answers and opinions . With the engine running and level go through the gears and place in park . There’s a 10mm bolt on the passenger side next to the oil pan and exhaust 2-3 inches above trans pan . Loosen bolt if trans fluid drips out it’s at the correct level , is this the correct procedure to check trans fluid ? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-pontiac-g6-transmission-fluid-level-check/136597/2 "2019-03-16T20:24:36Z")
That’s the correct procedure. [https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-c3264\_ds586227](https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-c3264_ds586227) Tester ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2019, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-pontiac-g6-transmission-fluid-level-check/136597/3 "2019-03-17T00:50:14Z")
Trans fluid should be 40 deg C or above (104 deg F). Seems like it would be difficult for a diy’er to get the car both elevated and level in their driveway. I guess maybe you could run the front up on ramps, then jackstand the rear. ---
**Author:** ![ramirez2012.rr\_143464](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dec6dc/32.png) [@ramirez2012.rr\_143464](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramirez2012.rr_143464)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-pontiac-g6-transmission-fluid-level-check/136597/4 "2019-03-17T01:17:06Z")
I was thinking the same but no solid frame toward back , have to jack rear end up each side separate from lower control arm then placed jack stand closer to the rear tires held up pretty good . Then front from the frame and still used jack stands for front I’d say it was pretty close to dead on level to get an accurate reading ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2019, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-pontiac-g6-transmission-fluid-level-check/136597/5 "2019-03-17T01:23:42Z")
That seems like it should work. You could use a builder’s level held along the underside of the rocker panels on side and maybe the top side of one of the bumpers I guess to verify the car close to level. ---
**Author:** ![ramirez2012.rr\_143464](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dec6dc/32.png) [@ramirez2012.rr\_143464](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramirez2012.rr_143464)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-pontiac-g6-transmission-fluid-level-check/136597/6 "2019-03-17T01:38:19Z")
That’s exactly what I used haha 2ft level . Although I didn’t think of the rear bumper , the hood isn’t flat nor the roof and the rocker panels are close to being completely gone due to Michigan weather and rust but I’d say it was close enough . I still think it’s low on fluid . I went through the procedure and no fluid trickled out while the engine was running/level etc . Curious of the trans fluid condition I shut it off and right after removed the bolt some fluid came out , did not seemed burnt or completely black still had a redish pink tink to it . Ended up adding 1qt Dexron VI and got vack roughly 1/4 back from checking with engine not running ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2019, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-pontiac-g6-transmission-fluid-level-check/136597/7 "2019-03-17T04:48:33Z")
I gave up on my G6 and just stopped by the trans shop that did the pan drop. No charge.