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I believe my LTZ RS transmission needs to be flushed at ~45,0000mi correct? What type of oil is recommended?
How much $ does it normally cost if I were to go & have it done?
https://youtu.be/4eTZA12YoBs
I just may do it myself.

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MAX ATF®*– SYNTHETIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID


I THINK I USED THAT PRIOR. NOT SURE THOUGH!

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Completely different transmission but might want to peruse this thread for the Gen 1 Diesel Aisin transmission, a lot of good things to say about Amsoil.

http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/169-...ion-fluid-diesel-aw-af-40-6-transmission.html
Amsoil for a transmission too?

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Yes, Amsoil Signature Series Fuel-Efficent Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid has reportedly been working great for the diesel Aisin transmission...at least from what I'm reading on the Gen 1 Diesel thread posted by KpaxFAQ.

I ordered 9 qts and planned to follow the 3x fill/replace procedure before temps here in AZ shot up over 120 degrees. Hoping to get it done soon but no real relief in sight. May wait till September/October when it "cools" back down into the 90's LOL.

Hopefully XtremeRevolution can chime in with some input specific to your LTZ trans. Good Luck!
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I sent XtremeRevolution an email, it was really late when I did. Fingers are crossed they get in touch with me!


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I think this is what I need?


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Remember if you plan on doing the Flush @ home you will need this, any model should work
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Remember if you plan on doing the Flush @ home you will need this, any model should work
Hmmmmm

https://youtu.be/4eTZA12YoBs

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What's the difference between the 2 other than the $?


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Hmmmmm

https://youtu.be/4eTZA12YoBs

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Oh a Drain & Fill. I was gonna say as that machine is $4000
Oh a Drain & Fill. I was gonna say as that machine is $4000
Lol!

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What's the difference between the 2 other than the $?


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Not an Amsoil expert but from other threads here I've read the difference between these two is mainly longer interval for the Signature Series.
Amsoil is probably the best you can get IMO, especially if you want to do it one time and forget about it for a while, but I just use Dexron VI, and do a drain and fill about ever 30k miles, (40-45k miles will work also). Have never had any issues. No need to flush as long as you use Dex VI. If I were going to use Amsoil, I would pump out all the Dex VI in the tranny using the procedure that is on this forum, before adding Amsoil. I think you will need 12-16 quarts of Amsoil to do a proper flush and fill. No big deal draining and refilling these tranny's. Takes me about 10-15 minutes. Just put back in what you drain out, that way it is always at the right level, unless you have a tranny leak. For me it is exactly 4.5 quarts every time I drain it. Now the way I do it does not get all the fluid out at one time, only about a 1/3 of it, as the whole system holds about 12 quarts if memory serves me. By doing it my way it still does a good job, as every 30k miles 4.5 quarts of older fluid is replaced with 4.5 quarts of new. Since it is so easy, I will continue to use the Dex VI fluid as I have been. Lots of different ideas on how to properly do a tranny fluid change on these cars on here, but several do it my way, and none of us have ever had a tranny problem. I do this with my 08' Honda Civic also, just drain and refill with Honda tranny fluid only. I've done it every 20-25k miles, and this is even what the manual states to do with it. It is right at 3 quarts every time I do it. Never an issue with it either.
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Now I'm leaning towards what GM puts in it @ $3.20/qt. I don't drive a bunch & my buddy is a master tech there.
I struggle to put on 16,000mi a year!
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Since I've bought the car on 10/21/2016, I've put on a whopping 9,209mi. I know, I need to drive more! ! !

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Since I've bought the car on 10/21/2016, I've put on a whopping 9,209mi. I know, I need to drive more! ! !

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That is lot of miles! I've got a 93' GMC Sierra, bought new in fall of 92' that has 114k miles on it, which is less than 5k/yr, and a 11' GMC Sierra bought new in fall of 10' that just turned 41k miles. I put most of my miles on my little Honda Civic driving to and from work.
That is lot of miles! I've got a 93' GMC Sierra, bought new in fall of 92' that has 114k miles on it, which is less than 5k/yr, and a 11' GMC Sierra bought new in fall of 10' that just turned 41k miles. I put most of my miles on my little Honda Civic driving to and from work.

5+(41/7?) + ? =10.86k + ?k
And you think I have a lot of miles. Do the math!

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