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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012COLORADO 2WD L4-2.9LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSFLUID - M/TSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD L4-2.9L
Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair
2012 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD L4-2.9LSECTION Service and Repair
Transmission Fluid Replacement
Draining Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. 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. Position an appropriate container under the transmission.
4. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and washer.
Discard the washer.
Allow the transmission fluid to drain into the container.
Caution: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution Component Fastener Tightening Caution.
5. Install the transmission fluid drain plug and NEW washer.
Tighten the drain plug to 37 Nm (27 lb ft).
6. Remove the container used to catch the used transmission fluid from under the vehicle.
Filling Procedure
1. Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid fill plug area.
2. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug and washer.
Discard the washer.
3. Fill the transmission to just below the bottom of the fill plug hole with the recommended fluid. Refer to Lubrication Specifications Fluid Type Specifications.
4. Install the transmission fluid fill plug and NEW washer.
Tighten the fill plug to 37 Nm (27 lb ft).
5. 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.