2016 Chevrolet Cruze (Gen 2) automatic transmission fluid change

Today I changed my daughter's automatic transmission fluid in her 2016 Chevrolet Cruze RS (Gen 2). The vehicle has 50K miles on it and I should have done this earlier. Took 5 quarts after measuring the amount that drained. The vehicle takes Dexron VI. Thank you for watching and please like, subscribe, and select the notification bell to see future videos.
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[@anthony6972]

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!

[@todaywithbk]

@anthony6972 Thank you for the helpful information!!

[@johnlevison9552]

Glad you told me it was 5 quarts!

[@johnmitchell8925]

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

[@todaywithbk]

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.

[@Zae420money]

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

[@todaywithbk]

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.

[@Zae420money]

@todaywithbk definitely will man turns out I was being too anxious it just screws off lmaoo

[@brandonpetersen2]

Thanks for the vid. Very helpful. Does it have a Transmission Filter? or is it enclosed?

[@todaywithbk]

It is an internal filter as the reason the fluid should be changed somewhat often.

[@AntonioHernandez-kw8gf]

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

[@todaywithbk]

I hate that for you. May have to drain and fill again. These modern transmission solenoids are getting crazy. I hope it clears up.

[@John115Yonkers]

My 18 Impala is the same. Every year I drain 5qts out and 5qts back in.

[@todaywithbk]

Great maintenance! Thanks for commenting!!

[@johnmitchell8925]

So how's it shifting. I can't really tell cause I'm still on the lift

[@todaywithbk]

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.

[@patrickhanshew8086]

What is the purpose of the side plug?

[@todaywithbk]

That is similar to a rear differential. When filling, make sure you stop when the fluid comes out of the side plug.