Sealed Transmission?? Transmission fluid doesn't need change until 150k miles? - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SoFlaZ · 05-16-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010SSRSM6

My wife's '07 G5 GT has a sealed tranny and 97k miles on it. I was skeptical as hell when we got the car, but it lasted longer than the tranny in my Denali did.

WOW she drives a LOT!

My 96 cav has a small dipstick but you have to be under the car or reach all the way down to get it. The owners manual says it never needs to be changed as long as it is used in only normal driving conditions. I changed it when I bought it with 110K and just changed it at 150K and I wont ever change it again.

Gentry78 · 05-16-2009, 02:13 PM

my Harley Fatboy has a dipstick

*CamaroSpike23* · 05-16-2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muscle Master

So ....

how the hell do we change the fluid/ fluid level

you dont. the dealer does

SleepWarz · 05-16-2009, 05:39 PM

Both the manual and the auto are sealed?

Vash · 05-16-2009, 09:13 PM

It won't need new juice unless something goes wrong or it's going in for a rebuild.

The manual is not sealed but it's not dipstick either it's typical gearbox. Checked from under the car by a hole. This is the hydraulic fluid, it stays good as long as not dirty or burnt.

Scotsman · 12-07-2009, 06:16 PM

I've always wondered about this as sealed transmisisons are practically universal in use no matter which car manufacutre you go to...From my understanding the flush/re-filling of the auto trans fluid is a very delicate process that should only be performed by your dealer or a trusted independent at the appropriate timing(milage interval).

On the flip-side this seems done purposely by car makes to ensure they're complying with whatever recycling/waste disposal standards the EPA has set, and secondly to keep you out of their face with an expensive warranty claim while the car is still under coverage. So you're left holding the bag when the thing finally fails, but hey nothing lasts forever. Whatever the cost I'd be willing to pay though, I love this car!

Btw, anyone know what the expected "lifetime" is of any given car? I know the question is as vague as the questioned, but it's a term so loosely thrown around by car manufactures today. Would be a good heads up for car buyers or those intending to keep their cars for the long haul as I'm sure many of us here will.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-07-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilKnightFalcon

Has anyone heard anything along these lines? I find it really hard to believe that I will never need to add more tranny fluid until 150,000 miles!

Modern GM automatic transmissions carry lifetime fluid under standard driving conditions. You need never change the transmission fluid unless you're racing the car on a regular basis!

12-07-2009, 06:16 PM	#34
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	I've always wondered about this as sealed transmisisons are practically universal in use no matter which car manufacutre you go to...From my understanding the flush/re-filling of the auto trans fluid is a very delicate process that should only be performed by your dealer or a trusted independent at the appropriate timing(milage interval). On the flip-side this seems done purposely by car makes to ensure they're complying with whatever recycling/waste disposal standards the EPA has set, and secondly to keep you out of their face with an expensive warranty claim while the car is still under coverage. So you're left holding the bag when the thing finally fails, but hey nothing lasts forever. Whatever the cost I'd be willing to pay though, I love this car! Btw, anyone know what the expected "lifetime" is of any given car? I know the question is as vague as the questioned, but it's a term so loosely thrown around by car manufactures today. Would be a good heads up for car buyers or those intending to keep their cars for the long haul as I'm sure many of us here will. __________________ "Let the rest of the world dream of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and dinky little British two-seaters. In this country speed doesn't look like that." Got SS?

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Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	It won't need new juice unless something goes wrong or it's going in for a rebuild. The manual is not sealed but it's not dipstick either it's typical gearbox. Checked from under the car by a hole. This is the hydraulic fluid, it stays good as long as not dirty or burnt.