Transmission fluid replacement instructions needed

2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
44,000 MILES • 1.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SIRJR
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Happy New Year to everyone at 2CarPros!
Would you please tell me the procedure regarding changing the transmission fluid on my vehicle. I have been unable to find any information as well as exact fluid capacity for a maintenance drain and refill. Thank you.
Jan 14, 2021 at 4:45 AM
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KASEKENNY
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I am attaching the process for both the 6 speed transmission and the 9 speed depending on which one you have. The first two attachments below are the 6 speed and the remaining is the 9 speed.

Let us know if you need more info. Thanks and happy new year.
Jan 14, 2021 at 6:07 PM
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SIRJR
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Don't know if my previous reply was sent. Thank you so much for the pictures. This information will enable me to change the fluid. Our vehicle is the six speed; did not know there were two transmission options. Would you know where I can look up the fluid capacity for the drain and refill? The owner's manual has no information and the information at the auto parts store is a ridiculous range If there is nothing listed, I will just measure what drains out. Thank you for the excellent response.
Jan 15, 2021 at 4:46 AM
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I am sorry. That is normally part of the process but I didn't even think to look and make sure they give that info. I attached it below from the manual.

For the fluid change it gives a range. This is because there is no guarantee on how much fluid will come out so I always start with adding the lower number back in, start the engine and warm it up and then add one more quart, then run it through the gears and start checking the fluid to top it off from there.

Let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
Jan 15, 2021 at 6:20 PM
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SIRJR
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Thank you for the information. I will measure the amount that comes out.
Again, thanks for your expert advice!
Jan 17, 2021 at 5:41 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Sounds great. Let us know if you have other questions as you work through it. Thanks
Jan 17, 2021 at 7:05 PM
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SIRJR
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Again, thank you for the excellent information. Transmission oil change went perfectly.
The change took four(4) quarts and 20 ounces.
Feb 7, 2021 at 5:38 PM
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I will be changing the transmission fluid on my daughter's 2019 Equinox. (Same engine and transmission) Will the procedure be the same as the information you gave me for the 2018? Thank you.
Steve
Jun 27, 2022 at 11:51 AM
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They are identical for a 2019 vs a 2018.

Thanks for coming back and letting us know it was successful. Please let us know if you need more info in the future.

Thanks
Jun 27, 2022 at 8:09 PM