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AMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid

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AMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid
Application: All Cruze automatic transmissions (including Diesel).
Exceeds AW-1 and DEX6 specificaitons.

Benefits:
- Guaranteed and warrantied for 2X the severe service interval specified by GM for the Cruze. GM specifies 45,000 miles severe service for all Cruze trims, making this a a guaranteed 90,000 mile transmission fluid.
- Improved cold shifting performance and cold fuel economy.
- Small improvement in overall fuel economy through reduced friction (traction coefficient) of true synthetic base stock.
- Reviewed as a "night and day" difference in shift quality by Cruze owners that have used it, eliminating shifting harshness and erratic/delayed shifting.
- Unparalleled extreme service protection and heat tolerance (see video below).


AMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Automatic Transmission Fluid is a group 4/5 based true synthetic lubricant that has no equal in the industry. Service interval guarantees are backed by a transmission repair/replacement warranty by AMSOIL should the lubricant fall out of OEM specifications within those intervals. Owners save money with AMSOIL through doubled severe service intervals. Extended drain intervals reduce environmental impact. All AMSOIL products are made and packaged in the USA.

Order Information and Pricing:
Due to the quantity of fluid required, I recommend purchasing at least the 6-month preferred customer account ($10) to save 25% on pricing. More wholesale pricing options.
If you plan to change this yourself, purchase the 2.5-gallon jug.
If you plan to have a shop perform a complete flush, you will need either a 12-quart case or a 4-gallon (16 quart) case. Contact your local automotive service center to determine how much fluid to bring them.

Warranty Information:
The AMSOIL warranty certificate can be found using the following URL: AMSOIL Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Isn't it cheaper to get GM fluid changed?
A: 90% of drivers drive "severe service" conditions, and GM's initial fill requires replacement by 25k miles. With AMSOIL's 2x severe service interval guarantee, you only pay for one fluid service that will be food for 90,000 miles as opposed to paying for two OE fluid services that will only be good for 45,000 miles each.

Q: Will this void my warranty?
A: Regardless of what your dealer tells you, the Magnuson-Moss act protects you from having your warranty voided by using a product other than what the dealer recommends. If there is a failure, GM has to prove that the fluid caused the failure. Since AMSOIL recommends this fluid specifically for the Cruze in their product guide, it has been tested to be within the specification of the OE fluid and AMSOIL can prove that it is within spec. It will be GM's burden to prove that it is not within spec, which they will not be able to do. Furthermore, GM's liability ends at 5 years/100k miles, while AMSOIL's guarantee extends to the recommended drain interval of the fluid. The answer is NO, your warranty will not be voided. If your dealer refuses to change this fluid in for you or asks you to sign a waiver, take your car to an independent transmission shop.

Q: Will this affect my fuel economy?
A: Excellent cold-flow fluidity will allow the fluid to exceed the fuel economy of the factory fluid during short trips, warm-up periods, and cold weather.

Q: Will this fix my erratic shifting?
A: Cruze owners who have changed to AMSOIL ATF have noted that the fluid significantly smoothed out the shifting issues they were having on as little as 26k miles on OE fluid. Since shifting issues can result from many problems, your results may vary.
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Just purchased Amsoil motor oil for my Cruze, and transmission fluid for my 232,000 mile Silverado. Can't wait to try this stuff out!
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Make sure you fill us in!


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I may have to do this on my 13' eco.
I just had the fluid done on my '13 LT when I had the halfshaft recall done. I took in 3 gallon jugs of fluid and was charged $65 to do the "flush" and total replacement. On my car with 13k miles it made a world of difference in shifting smoothness. I highly recommend switching out the fluid as early as you can make it happen, you won't regret it.
The dealership did it for you for 65$? Transmission holds 3 gallons? what?
The dealership did it for you for 65$? Transmission holds 3 gallons? what?
The trans holds 9 quarts, but if you perform a low pressure flush, you will be wasting some fluid. That's the way it always works with flushes, but it does ensure that you get close to 100% of the old fluid out.
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Updated initial post.
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Got a recent review that I thought I'd share.

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Is anyone using the ATF in their CDT?
Is anyone using the ATF in their CDT?
I believe a couple of guys are and one of them reviewed the results in the Diesel section.

You can ask for a more thorough review from the author of this thread:

http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100281
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For the people who have tried this, has it helped soften the "normal" neutral bump that can be felt at times? Dealer says the bump is normal operation of the transmission, i wouldnt mind getting rid of it being so noticable though.
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