Consumer Review Video - 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Montana 3.4L V6 (4 Door)

Common problems and easy repairs on a 1998 Trans Sport

The 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Montana is a relatively easy vehicle to maintain, and a good choice for any vehicle owner. Checking the transmission fluid level with reliability is no problem, as the dipstick is easily accessible in the engine bay. Not every model includes this dipstick. There are easy to remove access panels in the rear of the glove box for access to the cabin air filter. Other models will require you to remove the entire glove box first. The engine coolant reservoir is easily visible in the engine bay. This will allow you to check the fluid level on a regular basis.

Some things are problematic on the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Montana. You will have to remove part of the wheel well lining for access to the fog light. This area is cramped and can make a quick bulb change difficult. To access the spare tire, you will have to lower it from under the vehicle first. The lowering mechanism can grow rusted to the vehicle. The brake fluid reservoir is not overly visible on this vehicle. This can make it hard to check the fluid level.

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