Chevrolet Cavalier (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Chevrolet Cavalier (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3,8 to 9 liters. The service interval is 50000 miles. The data covers 8 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Cavelier 2.2 DOHC (2005-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Code: 4T40-E 4/1
Cavelier 2.2 DOHC (2005-2005)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 4T40-E 4/1
Cavelier 2.2 DOHC (2004-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Code: 4T40-E 4/1
Cavelier 2.2 DOHC (2004-2004)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 4T40-E 4/1
Cavelier 2.2 DOHC (2002-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Code: 4T40-E 4/1
Cavelier 2.2 DOHC (2002-2003)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 4T40-E 4/1
Cavelier 2.2 (1998-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 3/1
Cavelier 2.2 (1998-2002)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 3/1

Additional Notes

  • The Chevrolet Cavalier (USA / CAN) automatic transaxle specifications cover two distinct 2.2-liter engine variants across the 1998-2005 model years: the standard 2.2 and the 2.2 DOHC.
  • On the 2.2 engine from 1998-2002, the automatic transaxle carries a dry fill capacity of 6.5 liters. A dry fill figure represents the total fluid volume required when filling a completely empty unit, such as after a full overhaul or replacement.
  • The same 1998-2002 2.2 transaxle has a service fill capacity of 3.8 liters, which is the amount needed when refilling after a routine drain. The gap between the 6.5-liter dry fill and the 3.8-liter service fill reflects the volume of fluid that remains trapped in the torque converter and passages during a standard drain procedure.
  • The 2.2 DOHC variant, covering 2002-2005, lists a single capacity figure of 9 liters with no separate dry fill and service fill distinction. A single capacity value in transaxle specifications typically indicates a total system fill without a differentiated service drain figure.
  • The 9-liter capacity of the 2.2 DOHC transaxle is notably higher than the 6.5-liter dry fill of the earlier 2.2 unit, reflecting a difference in transmission design between the two engine configurations.
  • Under severe use conditions, the 1998-2002 2.2 automatic transaxle carries a fluid change interval of 50,000 miles. Severe use classifications generally apply to operating conditions such as frequent towing, stop-and-go traffic, or extreme temperature exposure.
  • The 2.2 DOHC transaxle across 2002-2005 also specifies a 50,000-mile fluid change interval under severe use conditions, consistent with the interval assigned to the earlier 2.2 configuration under the same use condition.

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