How to Replace the Manual Transmission Fluid for Buick Excelle?
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Different models require varying amounts of fluid and have different replacement intervals. Please refer to the user manual and maintenance manual for specific instructions. Below is the replacement procedure for the 2008 Buick Excelle: 1. Prepare the following tools in advance: two sets of jacks and safety stands, a flat-head screwdriver, a ratchet wrench, an extension bar, a 17mm and a 13mm socket, a basin, a plastic funnel, cardboard, work clothes, an empty bottle, manual transmission lubricant, and sealant. 2. Park the car securely, engage the handbrake, and remove the key. Place a brick behind each rear wheel to prevent the car from rolling backward during the operation. 3. Use a jack to lift the front of the car and place safety stands behind the jack. 4. Lay cardboard under the car and place a basin to catch the draining fluid. 5. Use a ratchet wrench, extension bar, and 13mm socket to loosen the 10 bolts on the transmission oil pan counterclockwise. 6. Remove the transmission oil pan. 7. Clean the contact surface of the transmission oil pan and apply sealant to the pan. 8. Wait 5-10 minutes for the sealant to dry slightly, then reinstall the oil pan. Tighten the bolts gradually, starting from the middle and moving to the ends. 9. Open the hood and use a flat-head screwdriver to pry off the plastic cap on the pressure relief valve. 10. Use a ratchet wrench, extension bar, and 17mm socket to loosen the manual transmission pressure relief valve counterclockwise. 11. Pour the manual transmission lubricant into an empty bottle using a plastic funnel, then pour it into the manual transmission through the funnel. 12. Check for any leaks around the oil pan, which are generally uncommon. If everything is normal, reinstall the pressure relief valve and cap, then remove the safety stands and jack.
