Need info and help

[Jim]

I live in Rep of Colombia,So. America,,I purchased a 2009 Chevy C2 Comfort, with 1600 cc motor and automatic trans mission..These cars while being very popular were discontinued after 18 years of Mexican manufacture
What I need is the transmission filter number and where to purchase same..
VIN # 3G1SE51X89S112451
ENG # 9S112451
I’m about to change the tranny fluid, I’ve checked with the Chevrolet dealer here with no results,,
I’m also considering an external filter in lieu of the internal screen or filter..any thoughts or recommendations?,,Thanks for any help or advice you may have,,Jim

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[Steven Cummings]

I’ve done a little bit of looking around and am stumped as well. I found the Chevy C2 is the same platform/engine as the Opel Corsa. When I went to look for the filter for the Corsa…no online vendors from the UK seem to have transmission filters. I did find that the Opel Corsa automatics used DexIII, so you can use DexIII or DexVI. I’d be highly surprised if the C2 doesn’t use DexVI since it is automatic.

Here’s a guide someone made about their Corsa and he doesn’t mention, nor doe the pictures show a filter. I’d be careful about adding an in-line filter if it’s not designed for it because these can change your flow characteristics. Also, if the car is designed without it, you probably don’t need it as long as you follow your maintenance schedule.

http://www.allcorsa.co.uk/forums/showthread.php/change-your-transmission-50507.html?s=e15557747c1e34aeda6b94670009ef42&

[Jim]

Thanks for the try,,These cars were made all over the world..I’m surprised that info is lacking..

[Steven Cummings]

There may be more information out there, but in the US, Google doesn’t access foreign sites well.

It is possible there isn’t a filter either…just because this will make the car cheaper to buy. You’d have to be more careful removing your pan to keep debris out of the transmission.

[Jim]

I’m writing to Derale Performance to see if their exterior filter kit has pressure specs..and also ask the specifically if their unit will work on this car..While I’m not an engineer,,my searches have advised me that Automatic trannies are designed to operate within +/- of 190 degrees..They have a nice bolt on unit..and a very impressive tutorial on transmissions..I’ll forward this info if you wish to read it..

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