Most transmissions have some type of internal filter to keep the fluid clean. The only physical contaminants the fluid must deal with are particles that wear off the friction plates, gears and bearings inside the transmission. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has 32 complaints for transmission not shifting properly. There's no soot, gasoline or condensation from combustion blowby to contaminate the fluid. Compared to motor oil, ATF has live pretty easy. If you're lucky, you may have caught the problem before serious damage has been done - but more often than not by the time the fried fluid is discovered, the transmission is also toast. If it smells like burned toast and/or has a discolored brown appearance, the fluid has cooked itself and is no longer capable of providing proper lubrication to the transmission. ![]() Auto Repair Library, Auto Parts, Accessories, Tools, Manuals & Books, Car BLOG, Links, Index.
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