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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Aveo 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transaxle - Aisin 81-40LE 🢒 Transmission Fluid Draining

Draining Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1245809 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle
  2. Place a suitable fluid drainage container under the transaxle.
  3. Remove the fluid drain plug. Allow the fluid to drain completely.
  4. Clean the drain plug threads.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the fluid drain plug.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fluid drain plug to 17 N·m (13 Ib ft).

Filling Procedure

    Object Number: 1245807 Size: SH
  1. Remove the drainage container and lower the vehicle.
  2. Add 3/4 of the recommended amount of T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid.
  3. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
  4. Shift the gear selector through all positions.

    5. Important: The correct fluid level must be between the HOT MIN (2) and the HOT MAX (1) notches on the dipstick.

  5. Check the fluid level and add fluid until the dipstick indicates a safe level.