On the Chevrolet Lacetti, the manufacturer did not provide for the oil change in the automatic transmission, but when repairing the box, such a procedure may still be needed.
It is also believed that the fluid in the automatic transmission should be changed every 90,000 km. The level is checked every 30,000 km.
You can find out how to change the fluid in the Lacetti automatic transmission 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 automatic transmission Lacetti grease
Transmission oils from the manufacturing company Mobil 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 item 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 "13";
- new transmission oil;
- gloves;
- a container for draining at least 4 liters;
- new sealant or gasket;
- observation ditch or flyover.
Instructions:
- Warm up the engine before changing the lubricant.
- We substitute a container of at least 4 liters under the drain hole.
- With the "13" head, we unscrew the 10 bolts of the cover fastening not to the end.
- We drain the oil.
- After draining the working fluid, we 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 40 Nm.
- Fill gearbox oil to the required level.
We make an oil change in a Chevrolet Lacetti automatic transmission. We warm up the engine to operating temperature (the oil must be drained hot). We install the car on the pit. Remove the engine protection.
We unscrew the drain plug from the automatic transmission pan and drain the oil into a previously prepared container.
We drain the old oil. We twist the drain plug into place.
We unscrew the 10 bolts of the pallet with the head. We very carefully remove the sump, as it is also necessary to drain the remaining oil from it. Then we clean it and the magnets from old ATF, adhered metal elements and soot.
We are replacing the filter.
We put in place the pallet with a new gasket, tighten the fastening bolts.
The modern Chevrolet Lacetti is produced by GM Daewoo from South Korea. Russian buyers liked the vehicle due to its relatively low cost and excellent performance. The transmission of the car includes a new four-speed automatic transmission Chevrolet Lacetti. The Chevrolet Lacetti automatic transmission is controlled using an electronic system.
Features of the maintenance of the Chevrolet Lacetti automatic machine
By analogy with other vehicles, the maintenance of the Chevrolet Lacetti should be carried out in accordance with the established maintenance schedule. In order to ensure stable operation, as well as to prevent premature wear of parts and components of the mechanism, the manufacturer recommends to carry out maintenance of the car after a mileage of 15,000 km or every year.
Important: If the new vehicle is under warranty, it should only be serviced by an Authorized Chevrolet Dealer. Otherwise, the vehicle will automatically lose its warranty privileges.
According to the assurances of the manufacturer's representatives, the 4HP16 assembly line is filled with transmission fluid for the entire operational period. If you trust their promises, a complete oil change of the Lacetti automatic transmission is not provided. A mandatory maintenance operation is, in order to prevent a decrease in the volume of lubricant in the automatic transmission with possible small leaks.
Oil level control in a box automatic machine Lacetti
To check the oil level in the Chevrolet Lacetti automatic transmission, you need to place the car on a flat horizontal platform. After that, you need to do the following:
- move the gear selector to the parking position "P";
- start the engine in idle mode;
- wait until the oil temperature in the automatic box becomes equal to + 80 ° С (look at the temperature sensor readings on the dashboard);
- remove the special control probe from the hole;
- determine the oil level in the box (the volume is considered normal if the level is within the "B" zone);
- if necessary, fill in the missing amount of working material with the engine running.
Why you need to change the ATF oil in the Lacetti automatic transmission
In practice, getting on broken domestic roads, working in harsh climatic conditions, as well as on city streets with a heavy traffic regime, the Chevrolet Lacetti automatic transmission needs an obligatory oil change. It is known that during the operation of a car, the transmission fluid naturally ages in the automatic transmission hydraulic system. The working material loses its useful lubricating properties:
- poorly removes heat from rubbing units and parts of a working gearbox;
- the oil pump of the hydraulic system does not provide sufficient oil pressure on the friction discs for high-quality gear shifting;
- the oil becomes thick, dark, foreign fragments appear in its composition in the form of metal shavings, dust;
- the oil filter is clogged with wear elements of gears, clutches, etc.
Partial ATF oil change in Chevrolet Lacetti with your own hands
Tip: Before directly changing the oil in the Lacetti automatic transmission, it is advisable to drive a car for several kilometers to warm up the box and the working fluid to a temperature of plus 50 - 60 ° C. Hot oil drains more easily from the transmission.
To drain out old oil yourself, you need to do the following:
- Warm up the automatic box.
- Place the vehicle above the inspection pit or on the overpass in the garage.
- Place a special container for waste material under the drain plug.
- Unscrew the drain plug.
- Wait until the maximum amount of liquid has been drained.
- Measure the volume of oil obtained.
- Replace the plug.
- Pull the dipstick out of the automatic box.
- Pour fresh into the automatic transmission Lacetti through the dipstick hole in an amount equal to the volume of the drained grease.
Oil for automatic transmission Chevrolet Lacetti
With a complete replacement of the working fluid in a Chevrolet, you will need 9 liters of ATF transmission oil. The regulation provides for a complete replacement frequency equal to 60 thousand kilometers. Many car owners report significant changes for the better when shifting gears. Jerks and other negative manifestations in the operation of the automatic transmission, which were noted at the time of the transition to the next speed with the old oil, disappear.
The following positions are best suited for the Lacetti machine box:
- MOBIL Esso
- ENEOS ATF DEXRON-III / Mercon;
- Mobil ATF 3309;
- Shell ATF M-1375.4.
Important: When carrying out a complete change of transmission oil in a Chevrolet Lacetti automatic transmission, it is recommended to replace the used oil filter with a new device. Modern filters for automatic transmissions, the design of which does not include metal meshes, but special filter elements made of felt, are very popular among experienced auto mechanics and drivers.
Transmission oil Mobil ATF LT 71141
This material is based on synthetics, intended for use in automatic transmissions, suitable for cars working in difficult conditions. Oil of this brand is well tolerated for long-term use without the obligatory complete replacement during service maintenance. Therefore, it is most often poured into automatic transmissions in the production of modern cars.
Due to the extended oil change intervals, the working composition retains its beneficial lubricating properties over a long period.
Mobil ATF LT 71141 transmission oil is formulated with an additive package to improve the performance of this lubricant.
ENEOS ATF 3 (DEXRON III, MERCON, ATF SP-III)
This gear oil is a very high quality, versatile material. The base synthetic composition of ENEOS ATF 3 contains special modified additives that contribute to the long-term preservation of the beneficial properties of the oil:
- Optimal viscosity index.
- Resistance to sharp fluctuations in the temperature regime of the environment (does not freeze in frosts down to minus 30 ° C.
- Chemical stability.
- Resists the harmful effects of oxidative processes.
- Anti-friction, anti-corrosion, anti-foam qualities.
This ATF fluid is designed for automatic transmissions installed on modern cars. This material has proven itself especially well when used in the design of an auto slip blocking mechanism.
Oil is an irreplaceable part in the gearbox and the engine in particular. Thanks to him, the ride becomes smooth and comfortable. In many ways, the longevity of your Chevrolet Lacetti car and its automatic transmission depends on the quality of the transmission fluid.
The oil change in the Lacetti automatic transmission should occur every 80 thousand km on average. For what other reasons do you need to change the lubricant urgently? Replacement is necessary if:
- the level on the dipstick has reached the “min” mark;
- the color of the old transmission fluid is black or dark brown;
- there is an unpleasant smell from the tank;
- your automatic transmission began to emit incomprehensible sounds.
After you find one of these signs, do not hesitate, but urgently make a replacement. If you live in a very environmentally polluted area, then you will have to change the oil twice as often. Before starting the change, you need to check the level.
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What kind of lubricant and how much is needed
Now in stores there is a very large assortment and it is important not to get confused and choose the right and high-quality lubricant. It is recommended to use such types as Mobil ATF 3309, TOTAL FLUID III G 937 403 14. You will need 5 liters in the automatic transmission of the Chevrolet Lacetti. Do not pour more fluid into the automatic transmission than you need - this is also a disastrous consequence for Chevrolet.
The manufacturer recommends performing a similar procedure in a service center, but since it is not very complicated and quite quickly feasible, it can be done with your own hands.
Tools
To carry out this procedure, you must prepare:
- a clean rag;
- key;
- drainage container;
- new transmission fluid;
- screwdriver.
Replacement instructions
Before the replacement begins in the Chevrolet Lacetti, you need to check the level. For this:
- Warm up the car.
- Set position "P".
- Insert the dipstick.
- Fix the mark.
Dipstick and oil filter This procedure will help you in the future, you will already know in advance how much new lubricant you need to pour.
There are two types of oil change in the Chevrolet Lacetti automatic transmission.
- full;
- partial.
Full
- Place the car in the pit.
- If there is a crankcase protection, remove it.
- We unscrew the drain plug, it is located in the pallet on the gearbox.
- We substitute the container for the drain.
- We are waiting for the oil to drain completely.
- Remove the oil pan in the box. It must be rinsed well, cleaned of soot and metal particles.
- It is recommended to replace the oil filter.
- Then we collect the pallet, put a new gasket.
- Pour half of the liquid into the hole.
- We start the engine, switch all positions of the selector.
- And add oil.
- Now you need to carefully check the level again and, if necessary, add more.
Partial (topping up)
Done, we have successfully made a replacement in the automatic transmission Chevrolet Lacetti.
Signs of deteriorated transmission fluid
When changing or checking, always pay attention to the condition of the lubricant, sometimes the condition is a sign of one or another "disease". For instance:
- a dark color and a burnt smell indicate a worn condition of the friction linings;
- milky color is the result of water ingress;
- sticky content is a consequence of overheating and overestimation of the norm;
- contamination speaks of replacing the oil filter.
Change oil video
You can watch the video on how to flush the system and completely replace the oil with a new one in automatic mode.
We have described to you how you can carry out an oil change in two ways. If you liked our article, which helped you a lot, write your reviews.
Changing the Lacetti gearbox oil is probably the most controversial topic. The issue of changing the oil in the Lacetti gearbox has so many controversies that it can be called the leader in the number of disputes between the owners of the Chevrolet Lacetti.
Consider the four main questions about changing the oil in a manual gearbox.
- What kind of oil to fill in the Lacetti gearbox?
- Changing the Lacetti gearbox oil - how to change the oil in the Lacetti gearbox?
Is it worth changing the oil in the Lacetti gearbox?
This is the most important question. The opinions of car owners were divided - some change the oil at the checkpoint, others, in principle, do not. There is no definite answer here and there will not be, and everyone decides for himself what to do with his car. I will only write my opinion, and the choice will be yours.
At this point in time, we have clear instructions from the manufacturer that oil in the gearbox is filled for the entire service life of the car, and, accordingly, cannot be replaced. What, by the way, is evidenced by the absence of a drain plug in the checkpoint. The manufacturer also clearly explained that it is necessary to check the oil level every 15 thousand kilometers and, if necessary, top up. It is also said that in the event of a gearbox repair, the oil must be replaced. But, in turn, it is not specified what, in their opinion, means "the service life of the car."
According to unofficial data, the service life of a car in the west is approximately seven years (35 thousand km of mileage per year). Then these cars turn out to be with us and we are incredibly happy that we managed to buy a practically new car for a penny))) And this car will ride in our country for another twenty or thirty years! And what will happen to this oil only God knows.
The argument that the technologies for the production of lubricants have gone far ahead is somehow hard to believe when you take a can of oil and read there that the shelf life is 5 years! And this is the shelf life, not exploitation. Based on this fact, we can conclude that it is of course desirable to change the oil without waiting for the repair.
Moreover, each oil has its own service life. For example, synthetic oil can last 120-150 thousand km, and it is advisable to change the mineral oil after 50-60 thousand km. Semi-synthetic options are somewhere in the middle.
Therefore, any car owner who respects his car should change the oil in the gearbox regularly.
After the replacement, it immediately became noticeable that the box works easier, especially in cold weather. But this largely happened not just from the replacement, but from the fact that I filled in oil with a different viscosity index.
What kind of oil to fill in the Lacetti checkpoint?
All transmission oils are classified into two independent groups.
By viscosity index - SAE
By operating parameters - API
SAE viscosity classification
According to this classification, there are 9 grades of viscosity of oils for mechanical transmissions: winter - 70W, 75W, 80W, 85W, summer - 80, 85, 90, 140 and 250. If the lubricant is suitable for both seasons, its marking includes a combination of two numbers: SAE 75W-85, etc. Multigrade gear oils have become more widely used.
| Ranges of application of transmission oils | ||
| Minimum temperature for ensuring lubrication of units, ° С | SAE class | Maximum ambient temperature, ° С |
| -40 | 75W-80 | 35 |
| -40 | 75W-90 | 35 |
| -26 | 80W-85 | 35 |
| -26 | 80W-90 | 35 |
| -12 | 85W-90 | 45 |
Ideal for the Lacetti, from my point of view, either 75W-90 or 75W-80.
API classifier
The purpose, quality and performance properties of transmission oils are described by the API classifier. The division principle in this system is based on the constructive use of the lubricant and the conditions for its use. API also takes into account the content of extreme pressure and antiwear additives in the lubricant. Transmission products received the designation API GL with the addition of the number 1 ... 5. Therefore, the classifier divides all lubricants for transmission units into 5 groups
I will not describe all five groups. I will only say that for the Chevrolet Lacetti you need to use API GL-4 only. You shouldn't take API GL-5, because it has a higher sulfur content, which synchronizers in gearboxes "don't like"!
In general, for the Lacetti, this is the option: SAE 75W-80 (90) API GL-4. You can choose the manufacturer yourself.
At the next change, I chose SP Gear 1051 75W-80 synthetic oil to get rid of the chilled gearbox in severe frost.
I chose it for several reasons:
- Quite a budget price, as for synthetics at 270 UAH. (about 10 American money) per liter.
- Designed for opelevsky checkpoints. Oil number GM 1940750 /1940759
- The container has a rather convenient "spout", which allows you to fill in oil even through the hole in the level, even through the breather without the use of syringes, watering cans, hoses and other shamanism
The description for the oil tells us the following:
SP Gear 1051 is a premium synthetic gear oil specially formulated for manual transmissions found in Nissan, Opel, Renault and Volvo, among others. A special selection of synthetic base oils and special additives ensured the following properties:
- smooth and comfortable gear shifting both at high and low operating temperatures
- highest oxidation stability: long service life and long-term protection against high operating temperatures
- high smoothness of the gearbox synchronizers: - problem-free gear shifting and optimal wear protection in harsh operating conditions thanks to the presence of extreme pressure additives
- the highest level of protection against corrosion and foaming
In fact, changing the Lacetti gearbox oil will not cause difficulties, but a viewing ditch or overpass is needed.
We drive into the overpass and count the number of bolts that secure the differential cover. There can be either 10 or 11. Depending on the number of bolts, it will be clear which gasket to buy! 10 bolts were installed on the early Lacetti, and 11 began to be installed on the later ones.
Gasket numbers:
- GM 96179241 - 10 bolts
- GM 96829393 - 11 bolts
We go to the auto shop and buy a new gasket, two liters of oil. It is also advisable to purchase a sealant. Although he is not really needed there. It's more for complacency. :-) Let's just say - if you took the original gasket, then the sealant is not needed. And if you took an analogue, then you can insure yourself with a sealant.
You can also buy a special oil filling syringe. If there is no syringe, then you can use a regular watering can with a hose of a suitable diameter.
We go back to the flyover. We take a wide container for draining the oil, a 13-point head, a flat screwdriver, a metal brush to clean the dirt from the bolt heads and climb under the car.
But not all. We do not unscrew the two bolts to the end so that the oil does not spit on us with all its might.
We install a container for draining the old oil. Using a screwdriver slightly (so that the oil does not spill sharply), pry off the lid
We are waiting for the oil to drain from the slot and remove the cover by unscrewing the last two bolts.
Admiring the checkpoint device
But we are in no hurry to remove the container for the waste oil.
We take the jack and raise the left side of the car. So the oil will still be merged pretty well.
After that, you can remove the container
Unscrew the oil level control plug. It is not very conveniently located
But unscrewing it is not very difficult. By the way, here is an article about the device
There is a magnet in the cork. It needs to be cleaned. Here is such a beautiful bouquet
This is what a cleaned magnet looks like.
We clean the differential cover and the gasket fit on the gearbox
By the way, this is the most tedious and lengthy stage in the procedure for changing the oil in the manual transmission. But perseverance and work will wipe everything. Here we have rubbed to the Daewoo badge
Install a new gasket and screw on the cover. Do not tighten the plug yet.
Tighten the differential cover bolts with a force of 30 N * m and preferably in a spiral pattern.
I just drew with numbers the sequence of tightening the bolts
If you draw an imaginary line of sequence, you will notice that it resembles a spiral. That is why it is called so - spiral.
We get out from under the car, open the hood and find the "breather" on the box. It is in an accessible place and is clearly visible.
Unscrew it with a 17 mm key
It needs to be rinsed so that everything is tip-top
We pinch the "nose" of the bottle with our fingers, turn the bottle over and insert the "nose" of the bottle into the hole where the breather was screwed in and fill in fresh oil
Pour until oil flows out of the control hole. This procedure is best done together. One fills in, and the second (or the second) looks when oil flows from the control hole. But you can do it alone.
I put the action camera under the car and connected to it from my smartphone via Wi-Fi. I fill in oil, and on the smartphone screen I watch the control hole.
Very convenient, I'll tell you
Now we twist the plug and breather into place.
I did not immediately install the engine protection. Traveled until the evening, checked that there was no leak anywhere and then installed the protection in place.
Gearbox oil change Lacetti completed ..
Another question arises - How much oil do you need to fill in the Lacetti gearbox?
The thing is that the manufacturer gives a clear volume of the oil to be poured in - 1.8 liters. And in fact, only about 1.6 liters intermeddle! What to do? Some add these two hundred grams after screwing the plug, citing the fact that it is written so or that this oil is needed for fifth gear gears. The latter do not add these two hundred grams so that it is not squeezed out through the oil seals.
I belong to the second category and pour oil only to the level. It seems to me that the manufacturer gives such a volume for filling into a box after repair or into a new one. That is, completely dry inside. And with a simple oil change, all the same, some of the old remains on the walls, on the gears, on the synchronizers, etc. Therefore, my opinion is that there is a reference level, pour by level!
Here is a video of the process of changing the manual transmission oil of my Lacetti
That's basically it. If you have any questions, ask in the comments.
Peace to your home and good luck on the road !!!
Chevrolet cars are famous for the reliability of the box, but they require periodic maintenance. Changing the oil in a box in a Chevrolet Lacetti automatic car is an important procedure that needs to be carried out from time to time. For many, the oil change procedure, in the Chevrolet automatic transmission, still raises questions about the frequency of this process, the need to replace filters, to make a full or partial oil change. Let's try to figure it out.
Summer indicators will be different.
The marking includes two symbols at once if the material is suitable for use both during the summer and winter seasons. For example, SAE 75W-85. This should be taken into account for those who are interested in changing the oil in the Chevrolet Lacetti automatic transmission.
For this car model, owners most often fill in compositions of several brands: Shell 1375/4, Mobil ATF 3309, ATF Dexron-3 / Mercon, Eneos ATF 3.
About choosing an oil filter
Oil filters are important parts that protect the fluid itself, along with the engine, from contamination. A wide range of these parts, of a very different type, is now presented on the market. They can also affect how much oil in the Lacetti automatic transmission is required.
Automatic transmission filter Chevrolet Lacetti
By the type of filtration, the models are divided into three groups:
- Combined.
- Partially threaded.
- Full-threaded.
Three series became the most popular among manufacturers:
- sCT. Supplier from Germany, one of the few cooperating with the CIS countries. The company relies only on quality materials during the production process. Among the advantages are high rates of thermal strength. The wide range of models in stock is also pleasing.
- Union. The manufacturer is originally from Japan. He relies on modern technologies, high quality of the parts themselves. The product complies with the ISO 9002 quality certificate.
- Mann. European organization. The parts are characterized by a long service life. Every year the manufacturer improves the performance of its products, trying to achieve the best results. And making such a process effective as changing the oil in the automatic transmission Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8.
Some features of the procedure
Filter and automatic transmission pan
The car must be installed in the inspection pit. Or on special equipment that allows you to inspect the vehicle from below. The crankcase guard will need to be removed, if any. There is a drain plug in the pallet on the gearbox. It must be unscrewed. After that, you need to drain everything. And wait until it drains out completely.
The oil pan requires a thorough flushing. The presence of metal particles together with soot in this device is unacceptable. Everything is collected in the reverse order of actions. Oil change in automatic transmission Chevrolet Lacetti 1.8. finished.
According to general recommendations, the procedure is required every 60-80 thousand kilometers. Or once every two years. Sometimes gearbox oil is changed only once, and then it is left on for the entire time the vehicle is in use.
The easiest way to fill in new is through a special syringe. A watering can with a long thin tube will also help to solve this problem. It is good if there is an assistant nearby who will monitor the implementation of all necessary actions. He will make sure that the liquid has not spilled out. Many people agree that the gearbox works better after the operation.
