Oil change in automatic transmission Chevrolet Cruze

An oil change in a Chevrolet Cruze automatic transmission should be done in a timely manner. The correct functioning of the automatic transmission of the car and its service life before major repairs depend on this. The car owner should also not forget to monitor the level of lubricating fluid. Otherwise, lack of oil can lead to machine failure.

Transmission oil change interval

Four-, five- and six-speed automatic transmissions of the 6T40E, 6T30E series from General Motors are installed in the Chevrolet Cruze. These machines are designed for vehicles with an engine capacity of 1,4 liters to 3,2 liters. The 6T40E can be seen in a 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.

Some of them are already obsolete machines. Therefore, they require special attention. Although the manufacturer says that the oil in the gearbox cannot be changed at all. The box is considered out of service as directed by GM.

In the conditions of the Russian climate and with the extreme driving style of young motorists, experienced car owners recommend a partial lubricant change after 30 thousand kilometers. The full transmission fluid is replaced after 60 thousand km.

Attention! Experts advise to carry out visual inspections of the machine during operation for oil leaks under the drain plug connecting the pan to the bottom of the Cruise machine.

After buying a used Chevrolet Cruze from another person, experienced mechanics recommend a complete replacement of not only the lubricant, but also the automatic transmission components. To do this, you need to take the car for maintenance to a service center.

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Practical tips for choosing oil in a Chevrolet Cruse automatic transmission

In an automatic transmission Cruise, filling in new oil is easy compared to replacing the transmission fluid in a Volkswagen Tiguan. This last machine must undergo a pressure change procedure.

Therefore, the main problem is the choice of the oil itself for the automatic transmission Cruz. Since the box is an old and very capricious modification, experts recommend changing the lubricant only to the original. Other oils may not be suitable due to their properties.

A lubricant that differs from the original has a different structure and does not always save the Cruz automatic transmission from overheating or strong friction. As a result, the mechanical parts of the car wear out quickly. This leads to the destruction of Cruz's main components and the overhaul of the car.

Original oil

Although the Cruise car is assembled in Chinese factories, the original lubricant for it is made based on the properties of Dexron 6 oil. The expert advises replacing the used lubricant

• GM93740313 4 SP from General Motors.

ATF Dexron VI is the only type of oil recommended for use. For manual transmission, experienced mechanics advise using various oils. The Cruise mechanics are less subtle.

Analogues

If the original oil is not found in the city where the owner of the TS Cruz car lives, it is recommended to turn to analogues. But analogues of oil for automatic transmission Chevrolet Cruze must comply with the Dexron 6 standard.

Lubricants developed according to the Dexron 6 standard for the Chevrolet Cruze automatic transmission:

• Mobile Dexron VI ATF;
• ZIK;
• Havoline Dexron VI ATF.

Attention! A lubricant that claims to meet the above standard, Liqui Moly Top 1200, does not. The formulation technology and additives used for this lubricant are based on the Dexron 3 standard.

After the car owner has purchased the right lubricant, experts recommend starting to draw up materials for a complete replacement of the lubricant. They will be discussed in the next block. And now the instructions for checking the lubrication level in the automatic transmission Cruz after 10 km of run.

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Checking the level

To check the oil level in a Chevrolet Cruze automatic transmission, the car owner must perform the following steps:

1. Be sure to warm up the car. Without this, you will not be able to know enough lubrication. Park your car on a level surface.
2. Start the engine and wait five minutes. The gear selector is in the "Park" position.
3. Depress the brake pedal and move the gear lever several times to all positions.
4. Turn off the engine, open the hood of the Cruz. There is no probe in the machine, so the check is carried out through a control plug specially installed by the manufacturer.
5. Remove the check plug to check the oil level and quality.
6. Fat should pour out in a small amount. If it doesn't spill, add lube.

Do all work with gloves so as not to burn your hands on the hot liquid. When checking the level, be sure to pay attention to the color of the automatic transmission lubricant Cruz. If it has changed from pink to black or dark brown, experts recommend changing the lubricant.

This automatic transmission loves when the oil in it is slightly above the level. Therefore, a small overflow of automatic transmission Cruise is not terrible.

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Materials for complex oil change in automatic transmission Chevrolet Cruze

Before changing the lubricant, the car owner must purchase all the components that will be needed to replace the fluid.

• automatic transmission filter Chevrolet Cruze No. 213010A for automatic transmission 6T30. Most Chevrolet Cruze cars have this particular modification of cars;
• oil based on Dexron 6 in an amount of up to 8 liters;
• tank and drain plug gasket, as they may be worn out;
• spanners;
• pallet with measured markings;
• lint-free fabric;
• hose and funnel;
• a five-liter bottle needed for a complete oil change.

After all the materials are prepared, you can begin to replace the transmission fluid.

Self-change of oil in automatic transmission Chevrolet Cruze

Self-replacement is carried out in a pit so that there is free access to the Cruz automatic transmission pan and the bottom of the car. Instructions for changing the oil in an automatic transmission with your own hands step by step in the following blocks.

Draining old oil from the tank

To drain the lubricant from the automatic transmission Cruz, you need to warm it up.

1. Start the Chevrolet Cruze engine.
2. Drive five kilometers by car.
3. Drive the car into a pit or overpass.
4. Turn off the cross engine.
5. Take the drainage container, keys and climb under the car. Open the drain plug.
6. Wait until the Cruz automatic transmission oil has melted in the prepared container.

To change the lubricant, you will need to remove the pan and clean it. Otherwise, the remaining dirt will quickly turn into dirty oil and there will be no point in changing it.

Pallet rinsing and swarf removal

Leaving the oil container in place, we take the keys and unscrew the crankcase bolts. Peel it off carefully so that no oil remains on your face. Drain the old fat into a container.

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The pallet removed from the gearbox must be washed from chips and deposits from the old fluid. Magnets are also washed and metal debris is removed.

After washing, it is recommended to remove the gasket with a knife, as it has strongly eaten the edge of the metal of the pallet. Degrease and seal with silicone again.

Filter replacement

Now you need to move on to changing the filter device. Many car owners are looking for information on how to replace the filter. But there is nothing difficult in changing the filter device.

1. Loosen the screws that hold it.
2. Remove and install a new device.
3. Screw in the bolts.

After replacing the filter, it is necessary to install the pan in its place and tighten it so that it fits snugly against the bottom of the automatic transmission Cruz.

Filling in new oil

After assembling the components and closing the pan, you can start pouring new oil into the automatic gearbox.

1. Screw in the drain plug. Unscrew the regulator to check the level.
2. The filler hole is under the hood. Remove the breather and insert the hose into the hole and a funnel into the other end of the hose.
3. Refill with new lubricant. With a partial fluid change, 2-4 liters of lubricant will be lost.
4. When oil comes out of the hole where the check plug was inserted, stop filling.
5. Screw the plug into the hole to check the level.
6. Start the engine and drive a short distance. Check cruiser oil level. If oil does not come out, top up.

To completely replace the lubricant, you will need a special high-pressure apparatus or a five-liter bottle if the car owner does the replacement with his own hands.

Complete replacement of transmission fluid in automatic transmission

A complete oil change in a Chevrolet Cruze automatic transmission repeats all the steps of a partial replacement. After filling in new grease, the car owner must remove the return hose from the radiator and insert it into a five-liter bottle. Have a partner start the engine.

The spent black liquid, which remained in the distant nodes of the Cruz automatic transmission, will be poured into a five-liter bottle. Wait until it changes color to transparent. Turn off the engine.

It is necessary to add such an amount that it is poured into a five-liter bottle. Usually, with a complete lubricant change in a Chevrolet Cruze automatic transmission, up to 9 liters are consumed.

If the car owner has a pressure washer, use it. Insert one hose with a fitting into the filler hole, and connect the other to the radiator hose. Wait until the liquid in the barrel into which the old fat is drained shines.

Install all parts in their places and start the engine. Drive the Chevrolet Cruze a short distance. It is advisable not to develop a speed higher than the first gear, so that the lubricant is evenly distributed over all components of the automatic transmission.

Conclusion

Now the car owner knows how to change the oil in a Chevrolet Cruze automatic transmission. The main thing is not to deviate from the steps described in the instructions and buy only original components along with transmission fluid. Follow the operating instructions.

Warming up the car and the machine in the cold season to operating temperature, jerk-free start will increase the resource of the automatic transmission Cruz. Prevention box machine is also important. For this reason, it is advisable to make an annual check-in at the service station for preventive maintenance on the car.