[AutumnCruzeRS]

This does seem to be a puzzling procedure. I need to just get the Helm Inc repair manual already.

 

[AutumnCruzeRS]

The fill cap has the vent built into it.

I just D&F my fluid yesterday. By accident I found that when vehicle is level and engine off and removing fill to plug you will get about a quart of fluid. I then pulled drain plug and got another 3 and 3/4 quarts. When filling and engine off fluid began to flow out of after 4 quarts. I then started engine and then could add the additional 1 and 1/4 quarts. Next time I will add 3 qts then start engine and add til it drips out of fill to plug. It seems that the fluid level with engine off is higher than the fill to plug. Made sense to me and no issues today after about 50 miles.

BTW after filling I drove 10-15 miles then lifted and leveled and checked the level with engine running. Had to add maybe a 1/8 quart or less to get it to drip out hole. Good luck and dont worry.

 

[AutumnCruzeRS]

Well there selling the fluid at top price and labor rates at dealers are also high. Put those together and your paying those prices. I asked my dealer and the said they used a machine to flush and not just a drain and fill hence paying for more fluid.