Transmission Fluid Change Parts?
#1
Transmission Fluid Change Parts?
So I'm getting all my parts ordered to do a "tune-up" type job on my 2008 Chevy HHR LS. The only thing I haven't been able to find on RockAuto is the OEM transmission filter and gasket, which is all I need for the transmission fluid change, right? If anyone could point me to those parts/part numbers, I'd appreciate it. Would rather not pay an arm and a leg from the dealer. I'd like to make it known that I am ordering ALL OEM parts because I know this car is picky about that and I just like the peace of mind I get when using OEM parts.
The car has ~108,000 miles and I don't know what maintenance has been done on it, so I'm just going to do the basics. Air filter, cabin filter, coolant flush, thermostat, transmission fluid change, oil/filter change with synthetic oil, spark plugs. Am I missing anything? Should I do anything else as preventative maintenance at that mileage?
I have attached a screenshot of my parts list so far.
Thanks for any help.
The car has ~108,000 miles and I don't know what maintenance has been done on it, so I'm just going to do the basics. Air filter, cabin filter, coolant flush, thermostat, transmission fluid change, oil/filter change with synthetic oil, spark plugs. Am I missing anything? Should I do anything else as preventative maintenance at that mileage?
I have attached a screenshot of my parts list so far.
Thanks for any help.
#2
If you are following the Chevrolet Maintenance Schedule as per your owners manual, you will see that they only recommend a transmission fluid and filter change under Severe service. Otherwise they are sealed for life.
#3
I do not trust that at all. Fluid breaks down over time, it's inevitable. Not changing your fluid is why transmissions start to slip and go bad. I doubt this transmission would last 200,000 miles without changing the fluid at least once.
#7
They say that to protect their asses from a lawsuit. My old Toyota recommended transmission fluid changes every 75,000 miles. And Toyota is definitely a far better company than GM. No fluid is "lifetime" fluid. "Lifetime" in legal terms is just as long as the fluid lasts. It doesn't mean "forever."
#9
I guess GM should be listening to Toyota then, and learning how to do it right, being Toyota is a far better company.
I had a Volvo once and they recommended the spark plugs be changed every 12,000 miles or once a year ..........................
I had a Volvo once and they recommended the spark plugs be changed every 12,000 miles or once a year ..........................
#10
Regarding that, I actually just services the brake fluid in Gregg. Its original, with 236,000 miles on the ticker. Only slightly dirty, I was very shocked. Especially since alot of people swear by the once a year rule. Since the Transmission fluid is essentially just hydraulic fluid like brake fluid, I would presume it stays just as clean over the same interval. Without any exposure to the outside, I am wondering if the flush I had at 170,000 miles was really worth it.