[evo77]

This is the procedure I used, which I confirmed is the same procedure, word for word, from the AllData repair manual:

http://www.justanswer.com/chevy/801b6-chevrolet-cruze-type-transmission-oil-does-car.html

FYI, AllData is a site that independent shops subscribe to. The information is populated from the OEMs to generate a database for performing repairs. This is why your independent oil shops can change the oil in your car.

I wonder why this particular dealer chooses to perform the service differently then? :eek7: Seems simple enough that I feel confident I can do it myself. I just don't want to miss anything important and then discover trans issues down the line...


Procedure posted below:

• Start the engine.
• Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about 3 seconds in each range. Then move the shift lever back to PARK (P).
• Allow the engine to idle between 500 to 800 RPM for at least 3 minutes, to allow any fluid frothing to dissipate and the fluid level to stabilize. Release the brake pedal
• Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
• While the vehicle is idling, remove the fluid level plug (3). Allow any fluid to drain into a drip pan.
  • If the fluid is flowing as a steady stream, wait until the fluid begins to drip. Continue with step 10.
  • If no fluid comes out, add fluid until it drips out of the fluid level plug hole. Continue with step 7.
• Lower the vehicle.
• Remove the transmission vent hose (2) and the transmission fluid filler cap (1).
• While the vehicle is idling, add fluid through the fluid filler cap hole, until fluid is flowing as a stream out of the fluid level plug hole. Wait until the fluid is only dripping out of the fluid level plug hole.
• Stop the engine.
• Install the transmission fluid filler cap (1) and the transmission vent hose (2).
• Raise the vehicle.
• Install the fluid level plug (3)
• Lower the vehicle.

 

[evo77]

One thing I noticed in the procedure is raising the vehicle on a hoist. Does keeping the vehicle perfectly level have a huge impact? Obviously this would be difficult to do on ramps or jacks in the front unless I'll need to also raise the rear...

 

[evo77]

Bump. Looking for more feedback on the procedures. I'd like to get this done during my time off which is first week of August.

Thanks

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