Ya, I know. They saw me coming. DCT Canister flush and filter.
- Thread starter Murray20c8
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I really wish there was an affordable tool out there that allowed me to do the initial flush before replacing the DCT filter. Other than the flush, this is an easy and enjoyable job I can do. Then, I might even reduce the recommended kms. for this service a bit.
I am still on the fence about the requirement to do that "flush" procedure. As it is the fluid is circulated through the filter all the time, is it not? So then, why this requirement? A money maker only?
A great question thats been debated quite a bit in other threads.
I guess when GM tells you to JUMP if you want to keep your warranty, you say, how high
Should only require a fluid top-up for what is lost in the small filter so a litre, and while I find a litre in the US at about $35USD in Canada I find it at about $50 so thats about right. The DCT filter was available at a discount but now is $250 so thats right.
So the only cost a bit high is the labour rate. I think most of us can expect around $800-900 for the DCT filter change and I tried to get GM to provide one free one as they do for the 2022 but with several phone calls and emails and texts no such luck but I got a free jacket.
So the only cost a bit high is the labour rate. I think most of us can expect around $800-900 for the DCT filter change and I tried to get GM to provide one free one as they do for the 2022 but with several phone calls and emails and texts no such luck but I got a free jacket.
After looking over the invoice I got incensed and decided to fill out the survey GM sent me. I did not include my name because they did believe me about the seat belts being frayed when I received the car so all in all I'm happy, but I hate the fact that they can rip people off. These were my comments.
A document issued by Corvette Engineering indicates the DCT filter change and flush allotted labor time is 2.3 hours (increased from 1.7 hours to perform the computer flush).
Now I'm weary of bringing in my car to them for service after warranty. I got one free oil change left that will be used up soon.
I have one left also. I had no issues the first time. I suspect it was the tech that lied about the time, but who knows. I'm assuming that the book is indeed 2.5 hours for the dct filter change. Sounds like City wants 3 hours for the job assuming 149/hr there also.
I came close to yours Murray. Mine was $911.81 including taxes until they gave me a $100 discount
DenisC8
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I just hit 12,000KM, booked my transmission filter change on Nov 1 at Brian Cullens in St. Catharines. Hoping I pay less than @Murray20c8
DenisC8
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they are telling me that its $257.15 for the filter, around $500 for labor (3hrs) plus fluid top off.
That's the book on it. I know from the PDR files that it wasn't anywhere near that long.
I've never been pregnant so I can't tell you.
So if there is a "flush" procedure done, how much DCT fluid is used up? I would think it would be more than a top-off, more like a few litres?
I called GM and they confirmed that one DCT filter change is included for 2022.