Automatic Transmission Problems

[Phantom20]

Originally Posted by rvadim76

No problem buddy, glad i could help.
Yes, the noise seems to be similar, when the car was cold it made something close to short "rattle" sound right before changing the gears and i think during the change. It lasted about 2 seconds if that helps, it was not like single "click" etc.
yes it takes about 4l of OIL and i went with exactly the same fluid (AC Delco) as per others recommendations - no regrets.
I personally have never seen the schedule the dealers use ) but I believe it is something around 50K maybe 60K miles. I have 55K so it was just the right time.

Dealer does it by method # 2 from the thread linked there
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120571 ( I did read it as well but found too difficult without proper stands and leveling the car plus i was short on time plus i wanted to be confident they the procedure has been done properly to eliminate any doubts related with noise. too be honest if I had everything, including free time i would do it by myself to safe some $)

to give you a heads up, the whole procedure (parts plus labor) was close to $450 but it was not GM dealer (although they claim they have GM approval as they cover this car make).

Good luck!
V.

Thank you for the information!

I just gave a call to my local Chevy Dealer/Service Center and they told me the following.

Transmission Fluid Change (drop pan, replace filter and about 4L of fluid) = $280 with him saying recommended at 100k

Transmission Fluid Flush (complete 9L+ transmission flush only) = $250 with him saying recommended at 50k

They said that they are allowed to also use parts you supply if they are OEM (I already bought the filter, gasket, sealant, and 8Q of oem fluid) and will bring the cost of the flush down to $121 which is just labor.


I'll have to see what I decide on. I personally would have been fine with a flush as it completely replaces all fluid in the transmission and then levels it back out to the recommended spot. But I've heard bad stories of what this can do so I'll have to see.

Will keep this updated in the next month when it happens!

[JLSuperfly]

Seven year old thread Batman!

[Phantom20]

Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

Seven year old thread Batman!

Sorry, I don't get the reference :(