I have a 1999 Chevy Malibu with an automatic transmission - there is not a dipstick to check the fluid - how do I check?
You have what is called a closed cased transmission. You have to crawl underneathe to get to the tranny and remove the upper bolt close to the side of the case (more towards the bottom of the transmission). When you fill it, you fill it till it starts to drip out of that hole.
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Posted on Jun 06, 2009
I have a 2002 malibu and the cooling fans won't come on with the a/c off on there own even if the temp goes in the red. If you turn the a/c on the fans will come on and run until the temp goes down to where the fans should cut off even if you turn the a/c off after the fans start. I have replaced the temperature sensor and checked the fuses and relays and they all seem to be fine. Both fans are working as well.
I have the same problem in my chevy malibu 2003, I know the problem is from engine programing (car system) but no one can fix it only by reprogramming the car but it is difficult to do it. What I did is I took the car to a car electrician shop and I ask him to let my car fan work once I start my car. He just put some wire inside fuse box and also add one extra wire between one fan and the battery and it is working well now. The electrician told me "but this will decrease the life time of the fans because it should be only run once the car is hot". Then I told him "just do it" because I know that if didn't do it, my car will damage from high temperature and the engine gasket, fuel pump, water pump, power stirring pump, electric sparks could be damage from high temperature. So if the fans become down, I will change it no problem which will not cost me more than 35$ rather than the big damage which might happen if I didn't switch it on, might cost me thousands of dollars. I did it more than 3 months a go and it is working fine. No my car temeperature around between 1/4 and 1/3 of the full temperature.
No more overheating.....
GOOD LUCK
Posted on May 06, 2009
timing marks on 2.4 liter chevy malibu
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Posted on Aug 11, 2010
i need the engine torque specs for 99 chevy malibu. like the head bolt torque sequence and rocker bolt torque sequence
99 chevy malibu v6 3.1 engine, head bolt torque is-- 98 through 2001 is step1- 37 foot lbs, step 2- rotate an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn). the rocker arm bolts are 168-in. lbs.
Posted on Sep 07, 2010
how to change rear brake shoes 2001 malibu
Here's a couple of links on drum and shoe removal.http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?pageId=0996b43f8037113a Here's the shoe removal link.http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?pageId=0996b43f803710ba
Posted on Oct 26, 2012
When coming to a stop the brakes act as if they are stopping on ice and then hitting dry pavement. The seem to slip and then grab just before you stop. This only happens when stopping completely.
If you have ABS brakes then one or more of the sensors may need replacing on the rotors. Also check the fluid level.
Ken S.
Posted on May 12, 2009
need firing order for a 1998 chevy malibu 3100 v6 with ignition coil pacs
The Firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. But the wires go on the coils in this order1-4-6-3-2-5
Posted on Mar 01, 2009
cigarett lighter no working
There should be a fuse in the panel under the left hand side of the dash board. It would be labled cig ltr or assy. I hope this helps. Don't forget to rate my answer, thanks.
Posted on Feb 11, 2009
can't figure how to chang the headligh bulbs in my daughters 1999 chevy malibu?
Thanks Pierre!
Merci beaucoup!
Everything worked as mentionned. Be carefull with the plastic in the winter. Make sure to use a flat screw driver and get it close to the slider and not on the edge. I cracked one of the tongues. Those L shaped slots are under the plastic cover with the two big plastic plugs that you also remove with the flat screw driver
Pierre Godin, Boissevain Manitoba.
Posted on Feb 10, 2009
looking for the serpentine belt diagram for a 1999 chevrolet malibu 3.1 l
1999
CHEVROLET MALIBU - V6 3.1L 189ci GAS FI N J
Belt Routing Diagram Multiple Accessory
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Posted on Mar 31, 2010
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