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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1
the rubber plug is in the place where a dipstick should be. Pull the center of the plug upwards and the entire plug will release. Do not attempt to do this while the car is running or at temp as the exhaust is nearby. The fluid level is difficult to gauge and the only way I know to determine what is in there is to drain the pan via the drain plug and replace. Measure what was removed and replace accordingly. If you overfill it, you will purge fluid at a road course venue but not for everyday driving or drag racing. There are aftermarket solutions to place a dipstick if you like.
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OK, Thank You for that Stephen 12ZL1, but I must admit I have never noticed even when looking for it... OK, when I get home tonight I will have another look... But as I remember it, I did not even see any plug to pull. Mind you is this for the ZL1 transmission?? It would be right behind the engine oil dipstick right?
I mean if I find the filler rubber plug you are talking about, making a dipstick should be pretty easy.. My ZL1 is a 2013, but only 10,000 miles on the clock, (15,000 kms)
I could assume the transmission was filled properly as the ZL1 is so low of miles.. But I mean how do we know if it was filled right to start with, or if the Dealer Mechanic fills it right?? Could we slightly over fill it and let it purge to the right level, is that practical??
Chevrolet, you probably have someone reading these Forums for ideas, can you see how we would have great difficulty in determining the right fluid level with no Factory dipstick?? I mean come on, there is no way to totally empty the system and add a measured amount. Further, you average Dealer Mechanic might not really know either!!!
Come on, I am a Fan, but this is practical and necessary... IMO...