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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 192 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SERVICING)LUBRICATIONOIL COOLER FLUSHING & FLOW TESTFLOW TEST
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Flow Test
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Flow Test
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- Disconnect the hose from the oil cooler pipe. Connect the oil cooler feed pipe top connector to the transaxle for normal flow.
- Clip the discharge hose (5) to an empty oil container. See Fig 1 .
- Confirm the transaxle is filled with automatic transaxle fluid. See CHECKING FLUID LEVEL .
- Start the engine with the transaxle in PARK range and run for 30 seconds after fluid begins to flow from the discharge hose (5). See Fig 1 . A minimum of 2 quarts (1.9L) must be discharged during this 30 second run time.
- If the fluid flow meets or exceeds 2 quarts (1.9L) in 30 seconds, connect the oil cooler feed pipe to the front connector on the transaxle.
- If fluid flow is less than 2 quarts (1.9L) in 30 seconds, perform the following diagnosis:
- Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler and line flusher discharge hose (5) from the oil cooler return pipe. See Fig 1 .
- Disconnect the oil cooler feed pipe at the radiator.
- Connect the transaxle oil cooler and line flusher discharge hose (5) to the oil cooler feed pipe, radiator end. See Fig 1 .
- Clip the discharge hose (5) onto the oil drain container. See Fig 1 .
- Start the engine with the transaxle in PARK range and run for 30 seconds after fluid begins to flow from the discharge hose (5). See Fig 1 . A minimum of 2 quarts (1.9L) must be discharged during this 30 second run time.
- If the amount of transaxle fluid flow remains less than 2 quarts (1.9L) in 30 seconds, inspect the oil cooler feed pipe, top connector, for restrictions or damage. If no condition is found with the feed pipe, inspect the transaxle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.