Chevrolet Cruze automatic transmission cooling circuit
1. Automatic transmission radiator
*Located at the bottom of the engine radiator.
* Serves to remove heat from transmission fluid.
2. Transmission tubes
* Connect the automatic transmission radiator to the automatic transmission housing.
* Transmission fluid circulates through them.
3. Automatic transmission housing
* The fluid passes through the transmission housing, where it absorbs excess heat from the transmission components.
4. Automatic transmission filter
* Removes impurities from transmission fluid.
* Located inside the automatic transmission housing.
5. Transmission pump
* Forces transmission fluid through the cooling system.
* Located inside the automatic transmission housing.
6. Automatic transmission thermostat
* Regulates the flow of fluid through the automatic transmission radiator.
* Opens when the liquid temperature reaches a certain level.
7. Automatic transmission temperature sensor
* Monitors transmission fluid temperature.
* Transmits data to the automatic transmission control module.
8. Automatic transmission control module
* Receives data from the automatic transmission temperature sensor and controls the automatic transmission thermostat.
* Monitors transmission fluid temperature.
9. Bypass valve
* Allows transmission fluid to circulate bypassing the automatic transmission radiator.
* Opens during cold starts or under high loads on the transmission.
10. Automatic transmission oil
* Liquid that absorbs and transfers heat, ?? and drive automatic transmission components.