Many owners of the popular Chevrolet Lacetti car are often interested in how to properly change the oil in the gearbox themselves. This question is very relevant for owners of used cars that are not under warranty. This article provides detailed recommendations for changing gear oil using the example of a Chevrolet Lacetti with a 1.6-liter engine and automatic transmission.
The period for changing the oil in an automatic transmission depends on the operating conditions. For example, Russian motorists should not pay attention to official recommendations, according to which the oil in the gearbox is designed for 80-100 thousand kilometers, that is, for almost the entire period of operation of the vehicle. For Russian conditions, such a regulation, unfortunately, is not suitable. In this case, the replacement should be carried out as often as possible, and no later than every 30 thousand kilometers.
When an oil change is necessary, the reasons for the change are:
1. When checking the amount of oil, its level is below the Min mark
2.Old transmission fluid has a burning smell and is dark brown to black in color
3. The gearbox shifts poorly, makes noise, vibrates and makes strange atypical sounds
Oil selection
Especially for Chevrolet Lacetti, some types of oils are provided that are officially approved by the manufacturer. So let's look at the products. Mobil ATF 3309, Total Fluid III G 937 403 14. The volume of the poured liquid is 5 liters.
What you need to replace
- clean towel
- Tool kit including sockets, wrenches and hex sockets
- Container for draining used grease
- New oil
- New oil filter
- Latex gloves
Stages of oil change in automatic transmission Chevrolet Lacetti
- First, check the level. To do this, you need to set the gearbox selector to the "parking" position.
- Pull the dipstick out of the drain hole, wipe it, then insert it back, then stick it out again and, finally, look at the level and condition of the lubricant. If the fluid mark on the dipstick is below the Min mark, then the oil will have to be added a little. It is not recommended to fill in a new liquid if it is black and has a burning smell. In this case, it is better to replace it completely. To do this, go to the next step.
- A car with a warm engine is installed on a flyover. Alternatively, a lift, or a viewing hole, is suitable. In extreme cases, you will have to be content with a jack
- We go under the car, remove the crankcase protection, if any
- We get access to the drain plug, remove it, after which we observe the process of draining the old liquid into a pre-prepared pan
- Wait until the oil is completely drained, then remove the gearbox oil pan. The pallet is thoroughly washed, cleaned and degreased from oil deposits, soot and metal chips
- The oil filter is being replaced with a new one
- The pallet is assembled, then it must be put back in place, after replacing the gasket
- The next, most important stage is the filling of a new liquid. First add half the oil
- Start the engine, turn on each gear in turn in the gearbox. After switching modes, the oil in the box will actively spread to all components of the automatic transmission
- Add oil if necessary
- Check fluid level, top up if necessary. On this, the process of changing the oil in the Chevrolet Lacetti automatic transmission has been successfully completed.
Incomplete video replacement
So let's consider under what circumstances it is worth thinking about this procedure?
- The lubrication level, as viewed on the dipstick, has dropped to the minimum mark.
- The old oil has changed color significantly - to a dirty brown, or even black.
- An unpleasant, specific smell began to come from the tank.
- Noises appeared during the operation of the gearbox.
If at least one of these symptoms appears, immediately prepare for an oil change. By the way, motorists living in environmentally polluted places change automatic transmission lubricant much more often.
We change the oil in an automatic transmission Chevrolet Lacetti with our own hands
Type and amount of oil required
Now they sell many varieties of oil, so it is difficult for a beginner to make the best choice. It is worth taking the type that is as close as possible to the original oil. Whichever product you choose, you need to buy five liters. Do not fill in more oil than required - this can lead to undesirable consequences.
What is needed to complete the work
- Clean cloth (any rag)
- Key
- Container (used oil will be drained into it)
- Purchased, new oil
- Screwdrivers
Changing the oil in the Lacetti automatic transmission - basic steps
First of all, the motorist must find out the current fluid level.
- Warm up the car
- Set the automatic transmission to "P"
- Using a dipstick, check the level
This is necessary so that in the future you know the required amount of lubricant.
An oil change in a Chevrolet Lacetti automatic transmission can be complete or, accordingly, partial.
Complete ATF replacement in the Lacetti
1 We put the car either on the platform or in the pit.
2 We dismantle the protective elements of the crankcase (if any).
7 If necessary, change the oil filter. .
8 We install the pallet, install a serviceable gasket.
9 Pour half of the required amount of oil into the automatic transmission.
10 With the engine turned on, we switch all kinds of gear options, at short intervals.
11 Add the second half of the liquid.
12 We measure the level, if necessary, add ATF.
Partial oil change in automatic transmission Lacetti
- Open the plug that closes the filler hole.
- We pour ATF to the required mark.
- We perform the tenth and twelfth actions in the previous list.
On the Chevrolet Lacetti, the manufacturer did not provide for an oil change in an automatic transmission, but such a procedure may still be necessary when repairing the box.
There is also an opinion that automatic transmission fluid should be changed every 90,000 km. B means checking the level every 30,000 km.
You can find out how to change the fluid in the automatic transmission of the Lacetti by looking through the photo report.
How much oil to fill in automatic transmission Lacetti
Refueling volumes of the Lacetti checkpoint:
Price and catalog number of lubricant automatic transmission Lacetti
Gear oils from the Mobil manufacturing company are used:"ATF 3309", 0.946 liters, product code 112610, price 490 rubles; "ATF LT 71141", 1 liter, article 151009, price 570 rubles; Mobil "ATF 3309 US", 0.946 liters product code 98GX57.
Filters for automatic transmission: original oil filter General Motors 93741509 cost 3000 rubles. Similar filters from other manufacturers: JS Asakashi JT411K, Cob-web 11282A, Uxclent 201325WL04. The cost of such filters ranges from 400-1000 rubles. Prices for AC Delco 93741509 and Daewoo 9374 1509 range from 4000-5700 rubles.
Do-it-yourself oil change in automatic transmission
To complete the work you will need:
- key with a head "on 13";
- new gear oil;
- gloves;
- capacity for draining at least 4 liters;
- new sealant or gasket;
- viewing ditch or overpass.
Instruction:
- Before starting to change the lubricant, it is necessary to warm up the engine.
- We substitute a container of at least 4 liters under the drain hole.
- With a “13” head, we do not unscrew 10 cover fastening bolts until the end.
- Drain the oil.
- After draining the working fluid, completely unscrew the cover and clean it from deposits of wear products of spare parts and traces of the old gasket. We also clean the mating surface of the cover.
- We replace the gasket or apply a sealant-former.
- We screw in the bolts and evenly tighten them to 40 Nm.
- Fill the gear oil in the gearbox to the required level.
We change the oil in the Chevrolet Lacetti automatic transmission. We warm up the engine to operating temperature (oil must be drained hot). We install the car in the pit. We remove the engine protection.
We unscrew the drain plug from the automatic transmission pan and drain the oil into a previously prepared container.
Drain the old oil. Screw the drain plug into place.
We turn off the head on 10 bolts securing the pallet. We remove the pan very carefully, since it is also necessary to drain the remaining oil from it. Then we clean it and the magnets from the old ATF, adhering metal elements and soot.
We are replacing the filter.
We put the pallet in place with a new gasket, tighten the mounting bolts.
The automatic transmission of a Chevrolet Lacetti car is famous for its reliability. But in order for the car to work trouble-free, it is necessary to carry out periodic preventive maintenance. Changing the oil in a Chevrolet Lacetti can be called an important procedure that should be performed with a certain regularity. The motorist can change the lubricant on his own or by contacting a car service.
Timing for changing the oil in a Chevrolet automatic transmission
It is necessary to carry out the fluid change procedure if one of the following symptoms occurs:
- The transmission fluid level has dropped to the minimum mark;
- The color of the lubricant becomes dirty brown or black;
- Unpleasant specific smell;
- Extraneous noise from the gearbox;
- Bad gear shift.
If the driver has found one of the listed signs in the operation of the gearbox, a lubricant change should be performed. Changing the oil in an automatic transmission on a Chevrolet Lacetti with your own hands is not a difficult job, it is enough to follow the instructions recommended by the manufacturer.
The transmission fluid protects the friction mechanisms and surfaces of the automatic transmission from wear, the oil reduces the mechanical load on the components, removes heat and helps to remove microparticles. If the gearbox lubrication is not changed in time, car trips become uncomfortable and unsafe.
Do-it-yourself oil change in a Chevrolet Lacetti automatic transmission is done every 60-80 thousand kilometers or after two years of vehicle operation. To change the mixture, a minimum volume of 5 liters is required. It is not recommended to fill in more than 5 liters of liquid - this will lead to bad consequences.
Oil change process
To perform a fluid change, prepare the following tools and materials:
- A set of keys;
- Screwdrivers;
- New transmission fluid;
- Clean rag;
- Capacity for draining the used transmission;
- Rubber gloves and overalls.
Compliance with safety regulations will help to qualitatively replace the fluid. The process of changing the lubricant should be carried out away from children and animals. It is necessary to work in rubber gloves, because the liquid is hot, this will help to avoid burns. Also, grease must not be drained to the ground, it must be collected and disposed of in an appropriate way.
Changing the oil in an automatic transmission in a Chevrolet Lacetti begins with checking the lubrication level:
- Start the engine;
- Set the gearbox to the “P” state;
- Using a dipstick, check the level of the transmission.
This process is necessary in order to know the right amount of liquid. An oil change in a Chevrolet Lacetti automatic transmission can be full or partial.
Partial oil change in automatic transmission
The motorist can perform a partial replacement of the lubricant on their own. With a single procedure, the fluid consumption is small. Partial replacement is adding gear lubricant to the optimum level. Step-by-step instructions for partial ATF replacement:
- Install the car on a viewing hole;
- Using a drain plug from the crankcase, drain the old grease from the automatic transmission in the Chevrolet Lacetti;
- Unscrew the fill plug;
- Add oil to the required level;
- Start the engine. Alternately switch the positions of the selector;
- Check lubricant level. Add lubricant as needed.
Along with the transmission fluid, the oil filter and worn gasket should be replaced. Partial replacement is considered low quality work. For uninterrupted movement of the car, it is recommended to make a complete change of ATF.
Complete oil change in automatic transmission
When performing a complete replacement, special equipment is required that will change the fluid in the gearbox using the punching method. Oil for Chevrolet Lacetti will need about 12 liters.
The process of a complete lubricant change is carried out by car service specialists. In this case, the losses of the torque converter are reduced, and this has a positive effect on the fuel consumption of the car.
What happens to the car if there is not enough oil in the automatic transmission?
It is recommended to check the fluid level in an automatic transmission every 15 thousand kilometers or at each maintenance. The oil in the automatic transmission ensures the operation of the entire hydraulic system.
If there is not enough oil in the automatic transmission on a Chevrolet Lacetti, this will lead to the danger of air being trapped along with the lubricant. The air-oil slurry formed in this case reduces the heat capacity and thermal conductivity. As a result, the pressure in the system control unit drops, the heat sink becomes poor. Long-term operation of the car with a lack of fluid will lead to a breakdown of the automatic transmission and car repair.
