Q: How to drain and replace transaxle fluid and Transmission Filter for Chevrolet Beretta?
A: The transaxle fluid must be drained and replaced at certain intervals. This procedure should be done after the car has completely cooled down because the fluid will still be hot for a while. Make sure you buy the recommended transaxle fluid and a new filter before you can start working. You will also need jackstands to lift the vehicle, a drain pan that can hold several quarts, newspapers, and clean rags for this job. Raise and support the vehicle on jackstands. Place a drain pan underneath then remove front oil pan mounting bolts and side oil pan mounting bolts. Loosen rear pan bolts approximately four turns. Slowly pry transaxle oil pan loose using a screwdriver to let it drain. Remove remaining bolts, pan, and gasket. Clean the transaxle gasket surface thoroughly to remove all traces of the old gasket material and sealant. Drain all fluid from the transaxle oil pan; wash it with solvent and air dry using compressed air. Take care not to lose the magnet. Pull out mount from inside transaxle to release filter. Install new filter together with seal; make sure that there is no dirt on gasket surface of transaxle oil pan then install new gasket on that point; set up pan against transaxle followed by installation of bolts. Then tighten each bolt gradually around the periphery of pan until final torque figure is achieved. A specific amount of auto matic transaxle fluid must be added into filler tube after lowering vehicle . While idling fast with shift lever in park mode together with parking break on , but avoid over-revving engine . Move through all gears including reverse then back into park . Check level of ATF during first few trips: inspect bottom side of car for any leak signs.