Automatic Transmission; Fluid; Automatic Transmission Fluid - Chevrolet Tahoe 2015 Owner's Manual

The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with
the engine off.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal
slowly three times within
five seconds.
3. Display the OIL LIFE
REMAINING on the DIC. If the
display shows 100%, the system
is reset.
If the vehicle has a CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message and it
comes back on when the vehicle is
started and/or the OIL LIFE
REMAINING is near 0%, the engine
oil life system has not been reset.
Repeat the procedure.

Automatic Transmission

Fluid

When to Check and Change

Automatic Transmission Fluid

It is usually not necessary to check
the transmission fluid level.
The only reason for fluid loss is a
transmission leak or overheated
transmission. If a small leak is
suspected, then use the following
checking procedures to check the
fluid level. However, if there is a
large leak, then it may be necessary
to have the vehicle towed to a
dealer service department and have
it repaired before driving the vehicle
further.
Caution
Use of the incorrect automatic
transmission fluid may damage
the vehicle, and the damage may
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always use the
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automatic transmission fluid listed
in Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-13.
Change the fluid and filter at the
scheduled maintenance intervals
listed in Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-3. Be sure to use the
transmission fluid listed in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-13.
How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid
Too much or too little fluid can
damage the transmission. Too
much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on
hot engine parts or exhaust
system parts, starting a fire. Too
little fluid could cause the
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Vehicle Care 10-11
Caution
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