2011 Impala 4T60 E Transmission 50,000 miles later plus fluid change

50,000 miles later and still going strong:
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[@Kirky64]

I'm glad you taught me the "feel" on how tight a bolt should be. Not only does it help with working on cars, but helps working on computers. It is one of those skills that you just have to do a whole bunch to get good at it. Haven't had to do it too much on cars lately, but use it all the time working computers with taking them apart and putting them back together.

[@darylhaack7752]

Thanks for sharing Michael. Variety is the spice of life. Keep them coming.
Cheers

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks, will do!

[@usocrazy6133]

You might want to invest in an oil extractor from Harbor Freight. Makes draining the pan easy and mess free.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Still got to change the filter though

[@usocrazy6133]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina I just did my daughter's Impala, I extracted the transmission oil before dropping the pan. Didn't spill a drop.

[@michaelguida575]

I really appreciate your approach on a simple task. I do have a question for you. Would you change the transmission fluid strictly based on mileage? I have a 13 year old car that has 27k miles. The car rides great the fluid is ok.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I would be in favor off changing out the old for new.

[@timconklin8489]

Nice work on the car got to take care of the vehicles
Thanks
Tim

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

You got that right! I'm to the point now I want to see how far it will go. thanks for watching

[@dirtybuzzard5977]

Thanks for posting DIYs and How to videos are great and helpful . Ya can post videos on anything you work on or testing out . They are all awesome videos. 👍👍👍👍As always Sir thanks for the ride along and Keep doing what you do and Keep’em coming..

[@ryanclark1841]

Driving a car with 315k on it. My repair shop wont do a trans service anymore. They said i have to go to a tranny shop. I been told its do to the clutch material thats worn and in the fluid. New oil is thinner and wont take up the gap between clutches causing slippage and more issues. Just going to drive it until it decides it doesnt want to go down the road. But no payment and been a great car for the initial thousand dollar purchase. I have put almost 200k on it. I love all types of do it yourself videos thanks

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Yes, if you have never changed the oil then you are better off leaving it be, I have changed mine every 50k and will continue to do so, I had a Lumina in the same situation you are in. It just keep going and going, Thanks for watching

[@nathanrace1275]

appreciate your videos and the mercruiser 120 videos and boat stuff

[@johnmccarthy7931]

Thanks for posting

[@peterjennen99]

I remove a cooling line and start the motor and pump the fluid out of the pan into a bucket until I hear the pickup start to cavitate. Then, when I drop the pan oil doesn’t gush out.
You can also flush a tranny by adding additional oil until new fluid pumps out.

[@HuskerRed11]

You do this on the Impala? What year?

[@peterjennen99]

@@HuskerRed11 Hi Darren, No, I have not done it on an Impala. I have done it on every vehicle I have owned in the last 25-30 years, except for the F150 I bought last year.

[@HuskerRed11]

​@peterjennen99 Ok thanks for the response.

[@johnruppe1699]

Looking good

[@robertrabhudsonhornet5869]

The torqued is round 10 1/2 to 13 foot pounds on transmission pan bolt's

[@marioloisel3481]

Good job great guy

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@marioloisel3481]

I have a same problem with my 2011 to...when cold stop and drive give kick

[@farringtonkramer2514]

Hey Mr Michael at RMD no Boats today ? How's the Trans to put new Motor on your old Boat I think it's part 4 video

[@nandrews8412]

The rubber grommet on the dipstick/filler tube where it meets the transmission body likes to leak when it ages. Hard to find leak if you don't know about it.