New DCT Fluid?
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Perhaps you misunderstood. They do a fluid flush prior to the filter replacement but that is an internal flush and the fluid stays in the DCT.
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Curious if they will go though the trouble of removing the trunk, then the complete air filter housing, disconnecting some harness clips to access the Tremec fill plug. Or will they simply pump into the "Check Level" and fluid "Top-Up" fluid plug.
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Originally Posted by RKCRLR
Haven't heard that. Ask them for the TSB number.
Perhaps you misunderstood. They do a fluid flush prior to the filter replacement but that is an internal flush and the fluid stays in the DCT.
Perhaps you misunderstood. They do a fluid flush prior to the filter replacement but that is an internal flush and the fluid stays in the DCT.
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Originally Posted by BIG Dave
Not finding any update for ACDelco FFL-4 (19418016) anywhere on the Internet. Perhaps the misunderstanding was on the part of the service writer?
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So for free, GM is changing out $11,600,000 worth of fluid? After years and years of testing, the fluid in the DCT doesn't work and needs to be replaced? They are going to purchase 145,000 GALLONS of DCT fluid and pay for the labor to change it too. So if it can be changed in an hour, that will add another $6,000,000 to the tab. So for the 50,000 cars on the road GM is going to eat $17 million?
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Here’s my work order from AUG 18 from when I had my DCT filter changed and the FFL-4 DCT fluid (19418016) topped off. If your work order lists the same part number for the DCT fluid (19418016), then it’s not new and the tech and/or service writer was confused. Let’s revisit this in three weeks, at which time we’ll know one way or the other.
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Originally Posted by RKCRLR
I bet your dealer winds up eating the cost of the fluid if he indeed did put more in than the amount required for a DCT filter change.
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Originally Posted by guitarman1
Under quantity for the transmission fluid, my work order says 2. Do you think they included the extra 2 qt. track fill?
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Hmm, mine took about 8 oz, that is why the dealer got paid for the quart and the time by GM! It's part of the specified procedure. Actually my Tech said he would toss the remainder so added another ~8 OZ (about what his syringe held) using the tapered rubber end with the hose that blocked the fluid from coming out. Then he quickly put the plug back as some fluid was coming out!
I looked at the semi-clear strip on the side of the plastic container when he finished. It was half empty
Hmm, mine took about 8 oz, that is why the dealer got paid for the quart and the time by GM! It's part of the specified procedure. Actually my Tech said he would toss the remainder so added another ~8 OZ (about what his syringe held) using the tapered rubber end with the hose that blocked the fluid from coming out. Then he quickly put the plug back as some fluid was coming out!
I looked at the semi-clear strip on the side of the plastic container when he finished. It was half empty
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