transmission fill

1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
108,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PAPPY56
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question, is the 3t40 transmission used in the 1995 Cavalier the same as previous 3t40's used in the Lumina's for instance, in respect to actually having a filler tube with a dipstick? or is it also a check plug on the side of the transmission?
Jan 11, 2020 at 9:09 AM
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KASEKENNY
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You just need to know which vehicle the transmission came out of. This appears to be a complete list and it does reflect what I remember. Which is the Sunfire was the odd ball. It is the same components but did have some of its own characteristics. However, all the other TH125C were the same unit.
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Jan 11, 2020 at 4:59 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

On the 1995 Cavalier with the 3T40 trans (4T40 was an option) they used a dipstick for fluid checking. There wasn't a plug. I can tell you (and please, this is from memory) the dipstick was very short and low on the transmission housing.

Is that what you needed?

Joe
Jan 11, 2020 at 5:05 PM
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PAPPY56
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thanks- just picked this up awhile ago for winter use-and most cavaliers i have seen have the 4 speed with the plug- i knew he had just swapped a new 2.2 from a Beretta in and wasnt sure if had the tranny as well .thanks again
Jan 11, 2020 at 10:33 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You are very welcome. Let me know if you need anything.

Take care,
Joe
Jan 11, 2020 at 10:36 PM