Changing transmission oil in an automatic transmission Chevrolet Lacetti

An oil change in a Chevrolet Lacetti automatic transmission should be done every 60 km. If the car owner understands the automatic transmission device, he can independently change the transmission fluid. How to do this so as not to damage the automatic transmission will be discussed further.

Why do I need to change the oil in the automatic transmission

The Chevrolet Lacetti car itself is made in South Korea. The company that created it is GM Daewoo. The car is a sedan that performs well. Equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission. Model - ZF 4HP16.

The automatic transmission lubricant in the Chevrolet Lacetti Sedan must be changed to ensure the correct operation of the gearbox. Do not trust the guarantees of the company that produced the car that it cannot be changed.

Oil should be changed in the following cases:

• an unpleasant odor comes from the neck for filling the lubricant in the automatic transmission;
• the driver hears a knock during work;
• the lubricant level is much lower than the required mark.

Attention! During maintenance, it is recommended to check the level. Since its decrease threatens with rapid wear of automatic transmission elements.

Poor quality transmission fluid leads to:

• overheating of friction units;
• low pressure on friction discs. The automatic transmission will stop shifting gears in time;
• an increase in the density of the liquid, the appearance of chips and foreign inclusions of wear parts. As a result, the driver will receive an oil filter clogged with chips.

Replacement frequency

Many car owners sometimes do not know how often to fill or change the oil in the Lacetti automatic transmission. Below is a table of partial and full replacements.

First name	Partial replacement (or recharge after a certain number of km)	Complete replacement (after the specified number of km)
ENEOS ATFIII	30 000	60 000
Mobile ESSO ATF LT71141	30 000	60 000
Mobile ATP 3009	30 000	60 000
Housing ATF M 1375.4	30 000	60 000

The products shown in the table for Lacetti vary in quality and composition.

Which product is best for the Lacetti

Two types of transmission fluids are very suitable for the Lacetti car due to the high quality and versatility of the material. Sold in liter jars.

Attention! For a complete replacement, you need to buy 9 liters of a lubricant product from the car owner. For partial - you need 4 liters.

The following types of high-quality oil are suitable for the automatic transmission of a Lacetti car:

• KIXX ATF Multi Plus;
• ENEOS ATF 3 DEXRON III MERCON ATF SP III;
• Mobile ATF LT 71141.

ENEOS ATF 3 DEXRON III MERCON ATF SP III

This high quality multi-purpose lubricant has the following benefits:

• has a good percentage of viscosity;
• frost-resistant below thirty degrees Celsius;
• prevents oxidation;
• has anti-foam properties;
• anti-friction.

It consists of special components that favorably affect both the new Lacetti automatic transmission and the one that has already been under repair. Therefore, before changing this product in the Lacetti automatic transmission to some other cheaper one, you should take a closer look at this type of fluid.

Mobile ATF LT 71141

However, if there is nothing else to replace the branded product, except for Mobil ATF LT 71141, then you should heed the advice of experienced car owners. Mobile is recommended.

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Mobil is designed for heavy vehicles. It can be used for a long time without replacement. And most likely, the car owner, when buying a new car, will find exactly this oil in the automatic transmission. The additives that are added to this synthetic automatic transmission fluid will help the Lacetti car last several tens of thousands of kilometers without any complaints. But the car owner is simply obliged to monitor the level of the lubricant product.

How to control the oil level in a box automatic machine Lacetti

Finding out how much oil is in the Lacetti is not easy for a novice car owner. The ZF 4HP16 automatic transmission does not have a dipstick, so you will need to use a drain plug.

1. Drive the car into the pit.
2. Leave the engine running and warm up the Lacetti automatic transmission to 60 degrees Celsius.
3. The shift lever must be in the "P" position.
4. Turn off the engine.
5. Unscrew the drain bolt, after substituting a container under the drain hole.
6. If the liquid ran in a uniform medium stream, then there is enough oil. If it doesn't work, it needs to be recharged. If it works with strong pressure, it should drain a little. This means that the transmission fluid has overflowed.

Attention! Too much oil in the Lacetti automatic transmission is just as dangerous as its lack.

Along with the level, the quality of the liquid should also be checked. This can be determined visually. If the oil is black or has inclusions of different colors, it is better for the car owner to replace it.

What you need to take with you for replacement

To change the oil in the Lacetti gearbox, the car owner must purchase:

• one of the transmission fluids listed above;
• measuring container for drainage;
• rag;
• wrench.

Complete replacement may require new parts:

• filter. It happens that it’s enough to clean it, but it’s better not to risk it and put in a new one;
• new rubber pan gasket. Over time, it dries out and loses its airtight properties.

Partial or complete oil change in the Lacetti automatic transmission is carried out in several stages.

Stages of fluid change in automatic transmission of Lacetti car

An oil change can be complete or partial. For an incomplete replacement, one person is enough - the owner of the car. And in order to completely replace the lubricant in the Lacetti car, you need an assistant.

Partial replacement of ATF Mobil in Lacetti

An incomplete oil change in Lacetti automatic transmissions is carried out as follows:

1. Set the car in the pit. Set the selector lever to the "Park" position.
2. Heat up the gearbox to 80 degrees Celsius.
3. Turn off the engine.
4. Unscrew the drain plug and drain the liquid into a measuring container placed immediately under the sump.
5. Wait until it has completely drained into the container.
6. Then see how much is drained. The amount of liquid in the container usually does not exceed 4 liters.
7. Screw on the drain plug.
8. Insert a funnel into the oil fill hole on the automatic transmission and fill in as much fresh fluid as there will be a spill.
9. Get behind the wheel and start the engine.
10. Swipe the shift lever through all gears as follows: "Park" - "Forward", again "Park" - "Reverse". And do this with all the positions of the selector.
11. Stop the engine.
12. Check the oil level.
13. If everything is normal, you can start the car and get out of the pit. If it is not enough, you need to add a little more and repeat steps 10 again.

A partial oil change can only be carried out if the quality of the Lacetti automatic transmission fluid meets the requirements: light and viscous. But it happens that wear products rise up and pass into the filter, clogging it and changing the quality of the fluid. In this case, a complete replacement is recommended.

Complete draining and filling of new oil

A complete oil change in the gearbox is carried out with disassembly of the crankcase, cleaning of the elements and replacement of the gaskets of the Lacetti automatic transmission. An assistant should be nearby.

1. Start the engine and drive the car into the pit.
2. Put the drawer door in the "P" position.
3. Turn off the engine.
4. Remove the drain plug.
5. Replace the drain pan and wait until the liquid has completely drained from the pan.
6. Next, using wrenches, unscrew the bolts holding the pan cover.

Attention! The tray holds up to 500 grams of liquid. Therefore, it must be disposed of carefully.

1. Clean the pan from the burn and the black plate. Remove chips from magnets.
2. Replace rubber seal.
3. If necessary, the oil filter will also need to be replaced.
4. Replace the clean pan with a new gasket.
5. Secure it with bolts and tighten the drain plug.
6. Measure how much has drained. Pour only three liters combined.
7. After that, the car owner must remove the return line from the radiator.
8. Put on the tube and insert the end into a two-liter plastic bottle.
9. Now we need a wizard action. You need to get behind the wheel, start the engine.
10. The Lacetti machine will start working, the liquid will pour into the bottle. Wait until the last one is full and stop the engine.
11. Pour the same amount of new oil into the Lacetti automatic transmission. The volume of liquid to be filled will be 9 liters.
12. After that, put the tube back in place and put on the clamp.
13. Restart the engine and warm it up.
14. Check the transmission fluid level.
15. If there is a slight overflow, drain this amount.

Thus, the owner of the car can replace the Lacetti gearbox with his own hands.

Conclusion

As the reader sees, changing the oil in a Chevrolet Lacetti automatic transmission is quite simple. Transmission fluid must be of high quality and well-known brand. It is not recommended to buy several cheap analogues. They can lead to rapid wear of gearbox parts, and the car owner will have to change not only components, but the entire automatic transmission.