2008 Saturn Aura Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

4 transmission variants are listed for the 2008 Saturn Aura. Compare attributes, check the tag on your unit, and find the one that fits.

More than one variant is listed. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the variants apart

The attributes below differ between variants. Find the matching value on your unit's tag or in your vehicle's records.

Variant T280208

4T45E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R6.9
Bell HousingRound with Hole at 12 O'clock
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Filler Cap/VentBlack Cap
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Pan Bolts14
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Starter3 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4T45E
Transmission Fluid12
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T280222

4T45E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R7.5
Bell HousingTall with Flat Top
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector TypeBrown with Black Sleeve
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Pan Bolts14
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Starter4 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4T45E
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T280229

4T45E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R7.5
Bell HousingTall with Flat Top
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector TypeBrown with Black Sleeve
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Filler Cap/VentRed Cap
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Pan Bolts14
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Starter4 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4T45E
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T281807

6T70 Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R8.5
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Converter Mount/Diameter4 Lug
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyYes
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
LockupYes
Pan Bolts14
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/imgmnp3aqo
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family6T70
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds6-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 2008 Saturn Aura?

4 variants are listed: T280208, T280222, T280229, T281807. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 2008 Saturn Aura?

Check the tag on your unit before ordering. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the transmission variants apart for a 2008 Saturn Aura?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Bell Housing, Extended Warranty, Filler Cap/Vent, ProductVideoURL, Starter, Transmission Family, Transmission Fluid, Transmission Speeds.

Fitment data from the ETE catalog, our own completed orders, and Hollander interchange data. Numbering systems are listed separately and never merged. When a record lists more than one variant, the tag on your unit is the final word on fitment.