Thanks for the video. Just wanted to throw some info out there for Cruze owners if it’s not already known. I just picked one up from an auction . Only 70k miles great condition. Had a misfire cylinder 1. Ultimately found that the piston was cracked which is a common problem for these cars according to the Chevy forums. I ended up changing all four pistons. Anyway, to avoid detonation please use Premium Fuel!
Excellent Video. Told me exactly what I needed to know to do this (aka teach my son) how to do this. He has a 2017 with 95k that has a long 2nd gear shift. We will try this first.
So when you took the drain plug out, and had it all drained you out the drain plug back in, before filling? Was wondering what was the point of the fill plug getting undone, what’s the purpose on that? I’m about to do this tomorrow just trying to be sure, I seen you taking out the fill plug but you don’t fill it from the bottom you filled it from the top so is that full plug holding that vent cord in the engine bay?
Thanks for watching. The upper plug is a check plug if you are filling it when the fluid is hot. It should be barely draining and that means it is full. I decided to drain and refill the same amount when the fluid was stone cold from the top.
@ so I’m literally going to be driving there it’s about a 10 mins drive, and then starting the process so you think it’s going to be cold or should I wait a little bit, no matter what you have to fill in from above right? Not that side fill plug cause that’s impossible to fit something in there. The side plug (upper plug) is just a check plug really right? I still have to go above and take that valve off to fill the tranny? And just watch that side plug when it starts dripping?
@JurpiiGamebattlesUMG I would let it cool down and then put in the same amount you drain if you have the time. Mine shifts flawlessly after doing that. Good luck!
About to do this today on my Buick if I measure the amount that comes out ( let’s say it’s 5qt) then I add 5 I should be good right? I’m trying to NOT have to measure with the drain plug
Hello .I took a chance today and replaced the antifreeze/coolant on my 2017 1.4 liter gas automatic transmission Cruze. It was easier than expected. I found a drain valve on the passenger side of the rad. It is on the side of the rad and even has a spigot for attaching a rubber tube. The valve is not that easy to see, but not that hard to get at, and no plastic panels have to be removed from the underside of the car . Of course I started the procedure with the engine cold. It took a long time for the antifreeze to drain out, even with the cap of the antifreeze overflow container off, and I was only able to drain 4 liters of the 6 liter coolant capacity .After closing the rad drain valve, I was able to add about 3 liters of a 50/50 mixture of GM 5 year antifreeze and distilled water to the antifreeze overflow container and then I started the engine, and ran it until the rad cooling fan came on. The coolant temperature gauge got to the half way mark . I periodically squeezed the rad hoses and burped air into the rad overflow container. I had no hot air in the car, even though both thermostat hoses were hot, but after I shut off the engine and then turned it on again, and I had hot air ???. I let the engine cool down, and then had to add about 1/2 liter of the mixture to the rad overflow container. I then took the car for a drive until the rad temperature gauge again got to the half way mark, then let the engine cool down, and then had to add another 1/2 liter of the mixture to the rad overflow container. I did not find any bleeder screws. I was only at 41,000 miles, but I was over the 5 year mark. The old coolant looked clean, but that is not an indicator that it is still good.
@HerbSch That is great that you did this. Just a tip that radiator drain can be done hot (just don't get burned:) The reason you added more and no heat at first was the vehicle needed to warm up for the heater core to flow warm air. I intend to upload a video soon doing this project.
Hi Everything seems to be working OK now. I was puzzled why I did not get any heat initially. I had the heater and heater fan set on high throughout the procedure. I was hesitant to replace the coolant because of the problems I had bleeding the air out of the system on two different non turbo cars I had in the past, even though they had bleeder screws. I look forward to seeing your video, and if you get all 6 liters to drain out. I also did not check if there were any frost plugs. Thanks
It states in the shop manual not too remove the fluid level plug unless the engine is running then you have to let the transmission warm up to operating temperature and when the fluid starts to come out of the hole it's full then you reinstall the plug before you shut off the engine
Thanks for the information. I am aware of that. As I said in the video, I just measured what came out and put the same amount back in since the transmission was cold.
Thanks for your detailed video about changing the tranny fluid on a 2017 Cruze. Could you do a video on how to change the coolant. I can't find anything on RUclips. Is there a drain on the rad ?. How is the air bled out of the system ? Are there bleeder screws ? Thanks.
Thank you for the compliment! I will definitely try to video a radiator flush. Most all vehicles have a drain cock on the radiator and have to be bled through the upper reservoir when filling. Hopefully, I can get to that soon!
I changed the transmission fluid at 57K milles just because I see that it’s recommended at 50k and now I have 60K+ and randomly the car throw a related solenoid fail code,after driving ~250milles the check engine light disappeared and now the car runs smooth but sometimes when I’m in a stop or line for long periods the car struggles to go forward I need to press the gas more harder I don’t know what to do 🥲 I followed the instructions in the video
It is shifting smoothly without any problems. I could feel an immediate difference in just shifting into gears, and it is really smooth at all speeds. Let me know how yours turns out.
Thank you for this i need a new transmission actually but for now i can only change the fluid until then although ebay has some good prices for them i was hoping to find a video thats the same car as mine but i do wish youd show taking the fluid hose fitment off but im sure its easy im just a bit nervous about doing work on my car myself
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Thanks for the video.
Just wanted to throw some info out there for Cruze owners if it’s not already known. I just picked one up from an auction . Only 70k miles great condition. Had a misfire cylinder 1. Ultimately found that the piston was cracked which is a common problem for these cars according to the Chevy forums.
I ended up changing all four pistons.
Anyway, to avoid detonation please use Premium Fuel!
@anthony6972 Thank you for the helpful information!!
Glad you told me it was 5 quarts!
Excellent Video. Told me exactly what I needed to know to do this (aka teach my son) how to do this. He has a 2017 with 95k that has a long 2nd gear shift. We will try this first.
So happy to help! I look forward to hearing your results. Thanks for watching!!
I’m having the same exact bro, did it work?
So when you took the drain plug out, and had it all drained you out the drain plug back in, before filling? Was wondering what was the point of the fill plug getting undone, what’s the purpose on that? I’m about to do this tomorrow just trying to be sure, I seen you taking out the fill plug but you don’t fill it from the bottom you filled it from the top so is that full plug holding that vent cord in the engine bay?
Thanks for watching. The upper plug is a check plug if you are filling it when the fluid is hot. It should be barely draining and that means it is full. I decided to drain and refill the same amount when the fluid was stone cold from the top.
@ so I’m literally going to be driving there it’s about a 10 mins drive, and then starting the process so you think it’s going to be cold or should I wait a little bit, no matter what you have to fill in from above right? Not that side fill plug cause that’s impossible to fit something in there. The side plug (upper plug) is just a check plug really right? I still have to go above and take that valve off to fill the tranny? And just watch that side plug when it starts dripping?
@JurpiiGamebattlesUMG I would let it cool down and then put in the same amount you drain if you have the time. Mine shifts flawlessly after doing that. Good luck!
About to do this today on my Buick if I measure the amount that comes out ( let’s say it’s 5qt) then I add 5 I should be good right? I’m trying to NOT have to measure with the drain plug
@UnapologeticallyMike Yes, it was around 5 quarts cold. Good luck!
Hello .I took a chance today and replaced the antifreeze/coolant on my 2017 1.4 liter gas automatic transmission Cruze. It was easier than expected. I found a drain valve on the passenger side of the rad. It is on the side of the rad and even has a spigot for attaching a rubber tube. The valve is not that easy to see, but not that hard to get at, and no plastic panels have to be removed from the underside of the car . Of course I started the procedure with the engine cold. It took a long time for the antifreeze to drain out, even with the cap of the antifreeze overflow container off, and I was only able to drain 4 liters of the 6 liter coolant capacity .After closing the rad drain valve, I was able to add about 3 liters of a 50/50 mixture of GM 5 year antifreeze and distilled water to the antifreeze overflow container and then I started the engine, and ran it until the rad cooling fan came on. The coolant temperature gauge got to the half way mark . I periodically squeezed the rad hoses and burped air into the rad overflow container. I had no hot air in the car, even though both thermostat hoses were hot, but after I shut off the engine and then turned it on again, and I had hot air ???. I let the engine cool down, and then had to add about 1/2 liter of the mixture to the rad overflow container. I then took the car for a drive until the rad temperature gauge again got to the half way mark, then let the engine cool down, and then had to add another 1/2 liter of the mixture to the rad overflow container. I did not find any bleeder screws. I was only at 41,000 miles, but I was over the 5 year mark. The old coolant looked clean, but that is not an indicator that it is still good.
@HerbSch That is great that you did this. Just a tip that radiator drain can be done hot (just don't get burned:) The reason you added more and no heat at first was the vehicle needed to warm up for the heater core to flow warm air. I intend to upload a video soon doing this project.
Hi
Everything seems to be working OK now. I was puzzled why I did not get any heat initially. I had the heater and heater fan set on high throughout the procedure. I was hesitant to replace the coolant because of the problems I had bleeding the air out of the system on two different non turbo cars I had in the past, even though they had bleeder screws. I look forward to seeing your video, and if you get all 6 liters to drain out. I also did not check if there were any frost plugs. Thanks
It states in the shop manual not too remove the fluid level plug unless the engine is running then you have to let the transmission warm up to operating temperature and when the fluid starts to come out of the hole it's full then you reinstall the plug before you shut off the engine
Thanks for the information. I am aware of that. As I said in the video, I just measured what came out and put the same amount back in since the transmission was cold.
buenas tardes! agradecido por la información! desde Argentina!
Thank you for your comment and you are welcome!!
Thanks for your detailed video about changing the tranny fluid on a 2017 Cruze. Could you do a video on how to change the coolant. I can't find anything on RUclips. Is there a drain on the rad ?. How is the air bled out of the system ? Are there bleeder screws ? Thanks.
Thank you for the compliment! I will definitely try to video a radiator flush. Most all vehicles have a drain cock on the radiator and have to be bled through the upper reservoir when filling. Hopefully, I can get to that soon!
Did you use the Dexron VI Merc mix or did you use Acdelco?
@jorgesalcedo2063 I used Dexron VI. Hope the video helped you.
@ lwhat brand?
@jorgesalcedo2063 Valvoline Full Synthetic
Did you change the oil completely or partially?How many liters of oil does it hold if you change it completely?
It holds a total of 9 quarts, but I just drained and refilled.
Thanks for the vid. Very helpful. Does it have a Transmission Filter? or is it enclosed?
It is an internal filter as the reason the fluid should be changed somewhat often.
I changed the transmission fluid at 57K milles just because I see that it’s recommended at 50k and now I have 60K+ and randomly the car throw a related solenoid fail code,after driving ~250milles the check engine light disappeared and now the car runs smooth but sometimes when I’m in a stop or line for long periods the car struggles to go forward I need to press the gas more harder I don’t know what to do 🥲 I followed the instructions in the video
I hate that for you. May have to drain and fill again. These modern transmission solenoids are getting crazy. I hope it clears up.
What is the purpose of the side plug?
That is similar to a rear differential. When filling, make sure you stop when the fluid comes out of the side plug.
So how's it shifting. I can't really tell cause I'm still on the lift
It is shifting smoothly without any problems. I could feel an immediate difference in just shifting into gears, and it is really smooth at all speeds. Let me know how yours turns out.
What type of transmission oil does it take?
Dexron 6
Thank you very much! Another question, and excuse my ignorance, what size is the socket with which you remove both screws?
@@leonelortiz7825No problem. 11mm
My 18 Impala is the same. Every year I drain 5qts out and 5qts back in.
Great maintenance! Thanks for commenting!!
Thank you for this i need a new transmission actually but for now i can only change the fluid until then although ebay has some good prices for them i was hoping to find a video thats the same car as mine but i do wish youd show taking the fluid hose fitment off but im sure its easy im just a bit nervous about doing work on my car myself
Thank you for commenting. I definitely don't want to remove anything if not necessary. I hope you are able to get yours repaired soon.
@todaywithbk definitely will man turns out I was being too anxious it just screws off lmaoo