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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009CORVETTE V8-6.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSFLUID - M/TSERVICE AND REPAIRTRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACEMENT
2009 Chevrolet Corvette V8-6.2L
Transmission Fluid Replacement
2009 Chevrolet Corvette V8-6.2LSECTION Transmission Fluid Replacement
Transmission Fluid Replacement
Draining Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle; ensure that the vehicle is level. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid drain plug area.
3. Remove the drain plug.
4. Allow the system to drain.
Filling Procedure
Caution: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution (Component Fastener Tightening Caution).
1. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
Tighten the transmission fluid drain plug to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
2. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid fill plug area.
3. Remove the fill plug.
4. Fill the transmission with manual transmission fluid, until even with the bottom of the fill plug hole. For fluid recommendations, refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Fluid Type Specifications).
5. Install the transmission fluid fill plug.
Tighten the transmission fluid fill plug to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
6. Lower the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.