Automatic transmission is one of the main nodes of energy transfer between the power plant and the wheels. It is very sensitive to the quality of the lubricant and compliance with the replacement intervals.
During operation, it is required to periodically check the oil level and, if necessary, add it. In case of violation of these rules, the automatic transmission may fail, after which an expensive repair will follow.
The choice of oil for automatic transmission on a Chevrolet Cruze
Three types of automatic variable transmissions are serially installed on a Chevrolet Cruze car:
- 6T30;
- 6T40;
Regardless of which automatic transmission comes with the Chevrolet Cruze, General Motors fills all automatic transmissions with GM DEXRON VI oil. The article of the original lubricant is 93744589. Official dealers recommend using only original engine and transmission oil.
There is also an analogue original oil from General Motors. This lubricant is Opel ATF DEXRON VI. This liquid is most similar in its performance characteristics and an additive package with Chevrolet Cruze native oil. article number transmission fluid Opel - 1940184. The price for it is slightly lower than the cost of the original and is 450 - 500 rubles per liter.
According to the manual, a transmission oil that meets the Dexron VI standard can be poured into a Chevrolet Cruze box with a 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 liter engine. Third-party grease has a lower cost than the original, while the quality of many brands is at a fairly high level.
A good budget oil is Petro-Canada Dexron VI. It retains its original properties from replacement to replacement. Transmission fluid is packaged in canisters, the volume of which is 1 or 4 liters.
According to the reviews of experienced car owners, one of the best analogues original oil is Liqui Moly ATF Top Tec 1200, article number 7502. After filling it, the machine runs smoother, and the friction surfaces are reliably protected from wear and scuffing. The oil also has good anti-corrosion properties.
Mobil ATF Dexron VI has good characteristics. Its article number is 071924252233. The oil contains powerful detergent additives.
Checking the oil level in the gearbox on a Chevrolet Cruze
Controlling the amount of gear oil in a Chevrolet Cruze gearbox has one important feature. It is connected with the fact that the automatic transmissions that the car is equipped with have distinctive design solutions. Chevrolet Cruze 2009 - 2012 release have a dipstick. Other vehicles only have control hole.
In order to control the lubrication in the automatic transmission, you must follow the instructions below.
- Warm up the power unit and transmission. To do this, you need to travel several kilometers.
- Close the breather in the gearbox.
- Press the brake pedal and start the engine.
- Move the automatic transmission selector to position D.
- Wait 10 seconds.
- With the same interval, switch all modes of the automatic transmission selector several times.
- Stop the lever in the park or neutral position.
- Unscrew the control plug. If the oil level reaches the lip and a little grease runs out through the hole, then the amount of transmission fluid is normal. In the case of an automatic transmission with a dipstick, the amount of oil must reach its maximum mark.
Refueling volumes and replacement interval
How much fresh transmission fluid is needed depends on the option to change it, which the car owner chooses. Both full and partial replacement is possible. See the table below for more details on the required oil volume.
As recommended official dealers transmission fluid must be replaced every 75 thousand km. Since the automatic transmission is sensitive to the condition of the lubricant, it is desirable to reduce the replacement interval to 40-60 thousand km. This is especially true for cars operated in urban traffic jams, or with a sporty driving style of the driver.
Required Tools
To replace the transmission fluid, the car owner will need a set of tools and materials, which are shown in the table below.
In the case of an oil change with the removal of the pan, a gasket will be required. Also, the car owner is recommended to purchase oil filter, however, it is not necessary to change it every time the transmission fluid is filled.
The procedure for changing the oil in the gearbox on a Chevrolet Cruze
In order to change the gear oil with your own hands, you must refer to the instructions below.
- Warm up the oil in the gearbox before changing it. To do this, you must first drive 5 km by car.
- Position the vehicle on a level surface. An oil change can be carried out on a flyover, a pit, but it is most convenient to work with a lift.
- Remove protective cover power plant. To do this, it is necessary to unscrew the four fasteners on it with a ratchet or a “15” key.
- Place a prepared container under the drain bolt.
- Using a wrench or ratchet, unscrew the drain bolt from the sump.
- Drain the oil into a container.
- Unscrew the filling hole. This will allow the oil to drain faster.
- To more completely drain the oil, the car owner can remove the pan when the old transmission fluid no longer flows from the hole.
- The removed pan must be cleaned of the remnants of the old grease.
- Replace oil filter if necessary.
- Install the pan using a new gasket.
- Screw the drain plug into its seat.
- For orientation in quantity required oil it is recommended to measure the drained fluid.
- Unscrew the plug of the control hole.
- Use a funnel to add fresh transmission fluid.
- Wait for the oil to flow from the control hole. Then screw on the plug.
- Close filler hole.
- Warm up the box.
- Check the transmission fluid level in the automatic transmission.
An automatic transmission is a unit that cannot operate normally without lubrication. The presence of lubricant in the gearbox allows all components and mechanisms to function correctly, so the issue of fluid replacement is relevant for all car owners. How the oil is changed in a Chevrolet Cruze automatic transmission and what needs to be considered, we will describe in this article.
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How often does the ATF need to be changed?
First, let's look at when it is necessary to replace the fluid in automatic box Chevrolet Cruze gear. According to the official data given in technical documentation to the car, the frequency of replacement is 75 thousand kilometers. In the service manual, the manufacturer said that when visiting a service station to perform maintenance, and this is every 15 thousand km, the driver must make sure that there are no leaks and errors in the operation of the automatic transmission. It is necessary to check the level of lubrication in the system. We are talking specifically about vehicles that use an automatic transmission with six gears and the Hydra-Matic 6T30 index.
Preparation for work
Before changing the oil in a Chevrolet Cruze automatic transmission, it is important to properly prepare for the process. It is necessary to prepare the tool that may be required, as well as purchase lubricant and filter suitable for the unit. And then start replacing.
Tools and materials
The main tools and materials you will need:
- new oil - you will need 5-6 liters of liquid;
- set of wrenches;
- a basin or bucket where mining will be collected;
- watering can or funnel for the bay;
- rags.
What oil should be filled in?
Most important nuance in preparation - choose the lubricant that you will fill. Initially, at the factory, the manufacturer pours Dextron GM VI lubricant into the Chevrolet Cruze automatic transmission. Therefore, it is advisable to use the same oil.
When buying a liquid, please note that only grease intended for automatic transmission can be poured into the gearbox: GM, ATF markings will be indicated on the canister label.
Original oil from General Motors for automatic transmission
How to choose the right filter?
Change oil filter for automatic transmission chevrolet gear Cruze is not easy. The filter element is located under the transmission cover, at the top of the gearbox. And to change it, you need to completely disassemble the unit. This is not easy, especially when you consider that the Cruz is equipped with a complex gearbox. For prevention purposes, you can change the filter element every 80 thousand kilometers. The need to replace the filter will arise when there are shocks and jerks when switching speeds while driving.
How to change the oil in an automatic transmission with your own hands?
Now about how to change the fluid in an automatic transmission with your own hands. Before changing the lubricant in the "machine", its level is checked. If replacement is not planned, then it is enough to top up the consumable.
Level control and topping up
To check the level of lubrication in the unit, the breather in the gearbox is closed. The power unit is started, while it is necessary to keep your foot on the brake pedal:
- Switch the automatic transmission selector to mode D.
- Wait about ten seconds.
- Turn on the next mode with the lever and so all the gears in ascending order. The procedure is repeated several times, while it is necessary to activate and reverse gear. At the very end, without drowning out car engine and turning on the neutral gear or parking mode, unscrew the control plug. It is located directly on the unit.
You can learn more about automatic transmission diagnostics from the video published below (author - Chevrolet Cruze channel).
If it leaked a little lubricant, then the control plug is twisted and fluid is added to the system. This is about 0.5-0.7 liters of oil. If the lubricant has not left the control hole at all, then one liter of liquid is added, before that the plug should also be tightened. After that, the diagnosis is performed again in the same way. Please note that the oil that you will use for adding should be preheated.
Oil change procedure
Changing and filling consumables in an automatic transmission automatic transmission Chevrolet Cruze 2012 is performed as follows:
- The vehicle must be parked on a level surface. Work is carried out on a flyover or in a garage with a pit. It is even better if it is possible to drive the car on a lift. This will provide optimal access to the gearbox.
- Under the drain hole of the unit, you need to substitute a basin or bucket - the spent consumable material will merge into the container.
- Unscrew the drain plug and wait until all the grease has come out of the transmission.
- Lubricant must be filled through the inspection hole. If the gearbox is equipped with a dipstick for checking, then it is easy to determine the level of grease filled.
- After adding fluid to the gearbox, it is necessary to check the quality of the work performed. To do this, start the power unit, and set the automatic transmission lever in turn to each position. If there are no difficulties in switching speeds, put the selector in the parking position and let the engine run for about five more minutes.
1. Unscrewing the plug on the gearbox 2. Filling the consumable into the unit
If vehicle equipped with a transmission fluid temperature controller, it is recommended to check the sensor readings as well. Then test the operation of the gearbox while driving. When switching, there should be no jerks or jerks. If the transmission is working correctly, everything shifts smoothly.
How much should be poured?
Separately, it must be said about how much lubricant must be poured into the unit. As for volume, approximately 8 liters of lubricant will be required to completely replace the fluid in the unit. However, do complete replacement without dismantling and parsing the box is impossible. Therefore, on average, car owners spend about 5-6 liters.
What to do if the Chevrolet Cruze automatic transmission is without a dipstick?
If there is no level gauge, then when replacing the liquid, it is necessary to navigate along the filled cavity of the open opening. When you see that the oil is ready to flow out of the hole, it must be stopped filling.
Learn more about the main malfunctions specific to automatic transmissions Chevrolet cars, as well as the rules for operating automatic transmissions, learn from the video (the author is the Chevy Plus TV channel).
How to set up the controller after replacement?
Controller setup is a mandatory step when changing consumables. The device must adjust to the operation of the unit with a new viscosity. The setup process goes like this:
- Start the power unit of the car. Activate all gears on the box from park to neutral.
- Wait a few seconds.
- Set the gear lever to D.
- Wait a few more seconds and return the selector to the neutral position. The procedure is repeated at least three times, which will allow you to train the controller.
In some cars, in practice, everything works fine. But if something goes wrong, then when switching transmission modes, jerks and jerks may appear, which will lead to uncomfortable driving as a whole. The process should be carried out with the transmission fully warmed up to maximum temperatures, since the controller is optimized to the temperature regime at which learning is performed.
Compact sedan Chevrolet Cruze appeared on automotive market our country in 2009, a year after the world premiere. The production of this car has been established at the plants of the transnational corporation General Motors in the United States of America, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Kazakhstan and Russian Federation at the plant in Shushary.
Despite the fact that the entire range of engines installed on this car consists of 4 gasoline and 2 turbodiesel power units, the majority of cars produced for the markets of the CIS countries are equipped with two gasoline aspirated engines: F16D3 and A18XER. Depending on the type of engine, the Chevrolet Cruze is equipped with a 5 or 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission (automatic transmission) Hydra-Matic 6T30.
The procedure for replacing engine oil in the F16D3 power unit is no different from replacing it in domestic car engines. Changing the oil in a Chevrolet Cruze manual transmission is not recommended by the manufacturer. Oil change in automatic transmission Hydra-Matic 6T30 and petrol engine A18XER is not a difficult procedure and if available necessary tools can be done without the help of specialists.
Automatic transmission Chevrolet Cruze Hydra-Matic 6T30 is a joint development of American corporations General Motors and Ford. In the factory manual, this automatic transmission is referred to as MH 9. Specifications Automatic transmission when installed on a gasoline engine:
- maximum engine power - 140 liters. from.;
- highest torque - 175 Nm;
- the largest mass of the machine - 1935 kg;
- production material - aluminum;
- torque converter clutch diameter - 22 cm;
- type of switching - with the help of electromagnetic valves;
- gross weight - 71.5 kg;
- the total volume of oil in the automatic transmission is 7.6 liters;
- the amount of oil to be filled in case of a partial replacement is 5 liters.
Gear ratios:
The highest revolutions in gears:
- 1st - 7000;
- 2nd - 7000;
- 3rd - 7000;
- 4th - 7000;
- 5th - 5880;
- 6th - 4364;
- parking - 3000;
- back - 3000.
According to the manufacturer's requirement, the oil in the MN 9 automatic transmission must comply with the ATF Dexron VI standard. Gear oils Those that do not meet the specified standard cannot be poured into the Chevrolet Cruze box, since they are guaranteed to lead to early wear of the mating gearbox components.
Level check and partial replacement
Draining old grease from the box Many Chevrolet Cruze car owners are interested in how to check the oil level in an automatic transmission, because there is no special dipstick or any other indicator. The answer is simple: from the point of view of General Motors, this is a rather dirty procedure, and employees of specialized services should deal with it. However, if you are not afraid to get dirty, read on. To perform work on checking the level and partial replacement oil requires the following tools and fixtures:
- key for 11;
- bucket for 5-6 liters;
- funnel-oiler.
Checking the automatic transmission oil level should be carried out as follows.
- First you need to drive 5-10 km to warm up the box.
- Then you need to drive the car into a pit or lift, set the handbrake and move the gearshift lever to the neutral or parking position.
- Further, without turning off the engine, you need to climb under the hood and unscrew the plug of the control hole located on the side of the gearbox. In this case, a bucket should be placed under the hole so that the oil flows into it.
- When the liquid stops flowing out, it is necessary to screw the plug back.
- After that, you need to measure the amount of leaked oil. If it is less than 1.5 cups in a bucket, then add another 2-3 cups of the Dexron VI transmission to this amount and pour everything back into the unit through the filler neck located on top of the gearbox.
- First you need to drive the car into a pit or lift, turn off the engine and wait a few minutes until the unit cools down.
- Then you need to climb under the car, substitute a bucket under the drain hole located in the bottom of the unit and unscrew the plug.
- After the oil drains, it is necessary to tighten the drain plug.
- Then you need to move to engine compartment, unscrew the gearbox filler cap by hand and pour 5 liters of gear oil through the oiler.
That's all, it remains to tighten the filler cap.
Changing the lubricant in the A18XER engine
The 1.8 liter lubrication system of the 141-horsepower Chevrolet Cruze engine is somewhat different from the 1.6 liter popular in our country power unit F16D3, installed mainly on cars Daewoo Nexia and Daewoo Gentra. In particular, a non-removable oil filter with a replaceable filter element is installed in the lubrication system of a 1.8 liter gasoline power unit. List of required tools:
- wrench for 24;
- special key torx T45;
- keys for removing crankcase protection;
- bucket for 10 l;
- funnel-oiler.
List of required consumables.
- Oil meeting ACEA A3, C3 or API SM, SN.
- Oil filter (filter element) GM 93185674.
- Sealing ring drain plug GM 90528145.
Action algorithm.
- First you need to start the engine, warm it up to operating temperature and drive the car onto a lift or pit.
- Then you need to turn off the engine, apply the parking brake and remove the crankcase protection.
- After that, it is necessary to substitute a bucket under the drain hole and unscrew the plug of this hole using the T45 key.
- When the used oil is drained, you need to unscrew the oil filter cap with a 24 wrench and carefully remove the old filter element. It is important not to get burned.
- After that, wipe the leaked liquid from the surface of the cylinder block, insert the filter element into the oil filter and screw its cover back on.
- Next, you need to replace the old sealing ring of the drain plug with a new one and screw it into place.
- After that you need to pour new motor oil through the filler neck. In this case, the volume of oil poured should not exceed the volume of spilled mining.
Replacement completed. It remains only to check the level of lubricant in the crankcase using a dipstick.
The level should be just below the "max" mark. After that, you need to start the engine, and if the light bulb is emergency low pressure the oil will go out after 5 seconds and there will be no smudges anywhere, you can return the crankcase protection to its place and enjoy the result of the work done.
Probably many people have the same pertinent question regarding the Chevrolet Cruze car. Where is the dipstick, if any, to check the oil level in an automatic transmission?
Video about changing the oil in an automatic transmission on a Chevrolet Cruze:
Problems with checking the oil level in an automatic transmission on a Chevrolet Cruze
There is no dipstick on the automatic transmission on the Chevrolet Cruze. There is only control hurts.
And there is no way to check in 5 minutes.
What then to do to motorists? The answer is quite simple, but its implementation is a little problematic. To check, you will need a viewing hole or a lift. Although some manage to do without these additional devices. Slowly we begin the diagnosis, taking into account all the points outlined below.
Preparation for the verification procedure
Oil for topping up.
There is one nuance that should never be neglected. Oil must be hot so that everything works out objectively with verification. Besides, in worst case you will also need to add a little of this fluid to the prescribed level.
Checking the oil level in automatic transmission
To fulfill the conditions, you need to take the following steps:
- Warm up the car by driving it for 5-10 kilometers in medium mode, without sudden gas changes. During movement, all parts will be provided with an influx of lubricating fluid. This applies equally to the transmission clutch, shift valve block.
- No need to wait until everything can cool down, on the contrary, we do not turn off the engine at all. We move the speed knob in turn to each of the possible positions, in each of them we make a small delay, counting up to ten. At the same time, the heated oil spreads evenly over all the voids, filling the rubbing mechanisms.
Works with automatic transmission.
- We still don’t turn off the engine, the automatic transmission handle should be in the “P” position, we take an open-end wrench or a box key for 11. From the pit, or standing under the car raised on the lift, we find the control plug - our “probe”. It is provided by the manufacturer in the area emerging from the gearbox housing, the CV joint. Located at the end on the back of the device.
- If you work with a jack, then you can unscrew the left wheel.
For ease of inspection, remove the wheel.
- Carefully unscrew the plug with a key of 11, so as not to pour hot liquid over it. Most likely, this will not happen if the oil level is lower than it should be. If a lubricating fluid slowly escapes from the hole in a thin stream, the level is within the norm. It is necessary to stock up on a clean container in advance, so that after the cork is released, immediately substitute it under the stream.
Dismantling the cork.
- Oil has not flowed - it is necessary to add it. To do this, through the breather, you need to gradually pour in the missing amount.
We take out the breather.
- Fill until it appears in the drain hole.
Fill with oil and wait.
- We twist the cork, add exactly 500 milligrams more, since it is recommended to keep a slightly elevated level on Cruise. Exactly the same procedure must be done in the case when the level was sufficient. Pour the oil drained into the container back through the breather, adding the missing volume to 500 milligrams.
Final inspection
It is extremely important to pay attention to the color of our grease.
If the face has a darkish cloudy shade, or in general it has acquired a rich black color - it's time to change to a new one. You will need to urgently go to the service station, since darkening indicates a breakdown if the car is still quite new, or the oil has changed not so long ago.
conclusions
Oil and level must be monitored.
The above procedures are performed when it is simply necessary to determine the level of the lubricating fluid by adding the missing part. When replacement is required, the procedure will differ significantly.
Oil must be included 7.6 liters, and when drained only from the pallet, only 5.5 liters .
There is one trick that will help solve this problem. But that's a topic for another article. With this difficulty figured out, let's go.
Many Cruise owners repeatedly wonder how to check the oil level in an automatic gearbox. I would like to note right away that the automatic transmission does not have a test dipstick, so we measure the oil level using a control plug.
The procedure for checking the oil level of a Chevrolet Cruze automatic transmission
- Before checking, the box must be warmed up. It is better that the warm-up process takes place while the car is in motion, in which case the clutch and valve block will be filled with oil.
- After stopping on, we switch the gear selector over the entire range, while doing a delay of 5-10 seconds in each position.
- Then, without turning off the engine, use the 11 key to unscrew the control plug. In a pre-prepared container, let the oil drain.
- If the oil did not leak after the plug was turned out, therefore, we have a low level and it needs to be topped up. It is recommended to maintain a high oil level in automatic transmission Chevrolet Cruze an average of 500 grams more.
- Oil is added to the automatic box through the breather, which is located on top of its body, until it flows out through the control hole. This is if the oil change in the automatic transmission is not required.
- Then we twist the cork and add about 500 grams more.
During check oil level automatic transmission Chevrolet Cruze pay attention to its color. If the oil has a dark tint or is completely black, then there is a breakdown that needs to be diagnosed and fixed. Then make a complete oil change of the Chevrolet Cruze automatic gearbox.