Transmission fluid change instructions needed

NASER NASER

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2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
129,000 MILES

Any possibility you can help me with steps on replacing fluid?

Sunday, May 31st, 2020 AT 3:36 PM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good evening,

I attached the procedure below for changing the fluid and installing the new fluid.

Let me know if you have any other questions. It is a easy job but make sure you follow the filling instructions for the proper level on the plug at the side of the transmission.

You will need a long funnel with a thin end for filing.

Roy

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Sunday, May 31st, 2020 AT 3:48 PM

NASER NASER

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I see it is common for these Cruze's to have hard shift issue, have you done the fluid replacement before and it fixed it or is it mostly a software update issue would you say?

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Sunday, May 31st, 2020 AT 3:50 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Depends on what you mean as hard. With the newer transmissions, a soft shift is not the normal anymore. You should get a good solid feel of a shift but not one that rocks the seat.

Changing the fluid can change the shift if there is dirt or debris on any of the valves in the valve body.

Roy

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Sunday, May 31st, 2020 AT 3:53 PM