Adding transmission fluid to my 2003 saturn vue

Repair your vehicle right away. Just click on the link I attached
2003 SATURN VUE REPAIR MANUAL

Do you have a leak? Is there red oily fluid under the car? If not then you just have a defective transmission. As to checking the level that requires a special tool. there is not dipstick.

v-6 or 4 cylinder could be a hose a v-6 could be the oil cooler plate could be anything clean it down and watch it

Could be a leaking radiator hose, or in more common occurances, the water pump itself!

The TYPE of transmission fluid you would use in a Saturn Vue is a synthetic ATF (or you can use a Mobil 1 transmission fluid).

have you checked the power steering belt to make sure it's on? also suugest you check the power steering fluid under the hood. is it leaking any fluid that would point to a badpump or busted hose? if it's none of these, suggest that the steering rack is bad. i hope this helps!!!

Change the oil and filter every 3,000 miles, rotate your tires every other oil change, keep tires including spare properly inflated, check and replace air filter when dirty, replace fuel filter every 12,000 miles. make sure your front end is aligned properly, Check and maintain fluid levels for brakes, radiator, transmission, windshield washer fluids check visually for brake pad and rotor wear and replace when needed. Check condition of windhield wiper blades periodically. Check the tension and condition of belts and hoses every oil change.

could be power steering fluid, it has the characteristics you describe

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Be sure that transmission fluid temperature is at least 104° F (40° C). Models with 2.2L engine: To access check/fill plug: In the engine compartment, remove clamp from air hose behind cooling fan. Separate air tube from the hose and push the tube back towards the transaxle. Remove the clip holding the two power steering lines together. All Models: From underneath vehicle remove the transaxle check/fill plug with engine running. Fluid level should be even with hole. Add fluid as needed until fluid flows from hole. Replace check/fill plug and torque to 9 ft. lbs. (12 Nm).

it is down on the drivers side of the car about 18 inched from the front it has a tight fit so you will need to have a funnel with a hose, to fix the leak you will most likely have to replace your transmission pan (it cost me $240 at the dealership) the saturn ls1 sits very low to the ground and if you dent the pan it will leak i have replaced mine twice in four years