Transmission General Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Transmission General Specifications
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Transmission General Specifications

Name Hydra-matic 4T65-E
RPO Codes M15/MN7
Production Location Warren, MI
Vehicle Platform (Engine/Transmission) Usage W
Transaxle Drive Transverse Mounted Front Wheel Drive
1st Gear Ratio 2.921:1
2nd Gear Ratio 1.568:1
3rd Gear Ratio 1.000:1
4th Gear Ratio 0.705:1
Reverse 2.385:1
Torque Converter Size (Diameter of Torque Converter Turbine) 258 mm (M15) (MN7)
Pressure Taps Line Pressure
Transaxle Fluid Type DEXRON® VI
Transaxle Fluid Capacity (Approximate) Bottom Pan Removal: 7.0 L (7.4 qts)
Complete Overhaul: 9.5 L (10.0 qts)
Dry: 12.7 L (13.4 qts)
Transaxle Type: 4 Four Forward Gears
Transaxle Type: T Transverse Mount
Transaxle Type: 65 Product Series
Transaxle Type: E Electronic Controls
Chain Ratios (Designates Number of Teeth on the Drive/Driven Sprockets) 37/33
35/35
Final Drive Ratios 2.86, 2.93
Overall Final Drive Ratios 2.86, 2.93, 3.29
Position Quadrant P, R, N, D, 3, 2, 1
Case Material Die Cast Aluminum
Transaxle Weight Dry 87.9 kg (194.2 lbs)
Transaxle Weight Wet 97.0 kg (214.4 lbs)
Maximum Trailer Towing Capacity 907 kg (2000 lbs)
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2903 kg (6,400 lbs)
RENDER: 1.0x

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