One of the best things I did was installed a pan with the drain plug. This way I can drain the fluid first. So what I typically do is change the filter once a year, but drain the fluid once or twice a year. I have a 2018 Silverado and I bought it brand new in 2019. I have 130,000 miles on it... This is why I change the fluid so much. I put a lot of miles on it and the truck has not given me any issues. It's a six-speed transmission and I know the eights were not good, and tens should be pretty decent... I'm happy that things are going well so far. But I change out my transmission, my differential and of course my engine oil very much regularly. Is it paid off truck that I want to be an asset. I'm not trying to trade it in for a new truck or anyting. Needs to hit at least 500,000 miles for me to be really satisfied
Wish you were local to me so I could get a video with you and that truck! (To show my customers, who often don’t understand the importance of preventative maintenance) You have the right attitude on all aspects of that truck. 👌 🍻
The board across the cross members was the perfect hack ., the filter o ring dosent need changed every time if its not damaged .you did a great job ! im pleased i have a hoist and dont need to lay on ground . Remember guys dont over tighten your bolts you'll dent the pan and it will leak .
@Alex Wright that sounds right just snug . some times over tightened pans need to be banged out on wood . specially when a back yard mech has worked on viehical before .
I bought a preowned GMC Sierra 1500 and it's practically identical to a Silverado from the videos I have seen, I'm shy to replace my own transmission fluid but in watching your video it is giving me more confidence. I gave you a like for the positive attitude you displayed throughout the video, it's happened to me plenty of times where the day gets past me and I am working on the driveway in the dark as well. I try to do all my repairs and maintenance myself to save money and mainly because there's hardly any honest mechanics, many tend to pinch your wallet by overcharging or even taking parts from your vehicle and installing someone else damaged part. Good job!
Strap idea worked like a champ. I will add that I pulled my gasket back a bit when reinstalling the pan. Essentially got the pan up above the cross member then slide the gasket forward to align. The 1/2 cm thickness of the gasket made a difference in clearance. Also, just an fyi guys & gals, after cleaning the pan with various paper towels, etc, you can use rubbing alcohol and lint free paper towels to get all the fine particulate left. Thanks again for posting a good video.
While the pan is out and clean, find the boss at the lowest part of the pan and install a drain plug. So much easier to drain the fluid first. Also, ALWAYS replace the pan gasket, even if it looks like it's in good shape.
Awesome video man. Thank you very much. I’ve seen about 30 of these jobs done on TH-cam and this is the only one that has shown in great depth what to do and how. Don’t have experience working on cars and after this video I feel much more confident about doing this myself to save some money. Thanks man, gotta lifetime watcher outa me after this video!
Just changed my transmission fluid last night and this video was super useful. I left the filter lip seal in place cuz it seemed to be in pretty good shape.
dude 3 years after you made this video and you still helping people. i have to this this on my 16 silverado 5.3 and i have about as many as you did on this truck then and i also don’t ever thinks it’s been done before so i’m in pretty much the same situation you were in. now after seeing this video i am for sure gonna do this myself and save me labor charge.
Awesome work! Another option besides the cross member trick is to loop the ratchet strap around the exhaust like you did, but then hook both ends to the little axle of your car jack. As you are jacking the vehicle up, the strap pulls the exhaust down. Have done this a couple times now and it works like a charm!
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THANK YOU BROTHER!!! I took out the tranny mount bolts, I tried ratchet strapping the exhaust to a jack stand, nothing was working to get that damn pan out!! I took a break & came inside to watch a few videos on TH-cam. Came across your video with the 2x4 & had the pan free in less than 10 mins. I can't thank you enough!!!
Glad this did the trick! Sure would be nice to have a drain plug in these trucks! I just don’t want to drop the money on an aftermarket pan. I do have a video on how to recover fluid from the dipstick if you find that more useful in the future.
Thanks for the tips! Definitely made the job a lot easier. The hack I came up with to lower the exhaust was that I jacked my my floor jack beneath the sub frame next to the spot where you pull down on the exhaust. Then I ratcheted the front wheel axle of the jack to the exhaust, and as I jacked the subframe up, it would then pull down on the exhaust. Gave me enough clearance to pull the pan out, just like in the video!
Only if every tutorial video was made like this. Appreciate this videos and others Of yours I’ve watched. To the point Simple doesn’t leave me looking for more answers. Thank you.
Dustin, Thanks for your helpful videos. I just changed the transmission and transfer case fluids on my 2018 Silverado yesterday. On mine the ratchet strap on the exhaust wasn't enough to clear the pan. What I did was to loosen the transmission mounting nuts almost all the way, then I raised the back of the drivetrain with a floor jack under the transfer case. Those studs allow about an inch of lift without even taking them completely off the mount.
A simpler way is to extract all the fluid from the trans dip stick then drop the pan. You can also extract 2 quarts at a time every other or every oil chance not to shock the valve body with new fluid.
You don’t need to use the 2x4. Wrap your ratchet strap around the exhaust pipe right where the right and left sides join then around the frame right where the transmission cross member bolts to the passenger side frame and cinch it down tight. My transmission pan slipped right off and right back on without a problem.
This video paired with another video describing a method on angling the trans pan slightly to the drivers side made doing this job easy as doing a damn oil change. Thank you sir for your service.. for some reason i had to add 6 damn quarts to mine and it still wouldnt hurt to add a tad more..i would recommend anyone who does this service to purchase atleast 7 quarts to be on the safe side, or just 2 of these jugs (in my case chevy only had quart size bottles) Edit* i will add that my buddy allowed me to use his 2 post lift which im sure definitely helped me do it a little more efficiently 🤣
Mobil 1 blue label it’s recommended by gm for the 14-18 model to help with shudder and even helped with rough 1st-2nd rough shift but it’s fluid they recommend
THANK YOU!!!! Very helpful, my total cost was $75 in parts and fluid vs the $229 special that the stealership had going. I Saved$$$$ :) Ended needing to buy 2 extra quarts on top of the 1 gallon bought at first, also could have use another 1/4 extension bar, pan bolt size was a tiny 10mm and I only had extra 3/4 extension bars on hand.
@@Mattsharona Thats a fluid flush. What this guy just did in the video is a fluid change. The change only gets about half the fluid, but keeps the transmission from slipping normally, and a flush is where they use a machine and flush all the old fluid out and replace with new.
@@johnkosar8353 a flush pushes all the old fluid from inside the parts of the motor where they settle. What he did just got the stuff out of the pan. A transmission fluid change is when dirty fluid is drained from the pan, while a fluid flush is when fluid is removed and replaced in the pan, torque converter, and cooler lines. Fresh fluid will allow the transmission to run cooler and also to be protected from wear and corrosion on major components.
Next time instead of making a mess with the fluid trying to hit the drain pan like you did try this. For about $10 you can buy a hand operated vacuum pump at Walmart. Buy a 4 foot length of polyethelene tubing from a home store that will fit snugly in the tubing of the vacuum pump. Slide the poly tube inside the vacuum pump tube. Slide the poly tube down the trans dipstick tube. Now you can pull the fluid out through dipstick of the trans pan before dropping it. There will be minimal fluid left in the pan and you will not have the old fluid all over you and the floor. Every 15,000 miles, I pull a gallon of fluid out of my dipstick and pour a fresh gallon in. I have over 110k miles on my 2014 and it still drives nicely. Next time I change the filter I am using your method with the 2x4 and ratchet strap!! Great idea!!
I just did the fluid and filter change on my 2016 Silverado used a pray bar and a jack so I could pray the pipe down enough to get the pan out, no problem, I left the old o ring, everything went smooth.
Thanks for the video. Fixing to change my soon on my 14 Silverado 4.3 with around 98k miles and never been changed that I know of. Hopefully laying on the gravel won’t be that bad 😂😂
I don’t trust dealership doing a flush reason is they don’t change the filter. That’s why I do it my self at home by removing the transmission return line.pretty easy method of flushing the torque converter.
Great video bro its almost time to do it on my 14. Can we get a driving video maybe as a follow up as to see your opinion does it drive better or shift smoother.
Used this video to help me get through the process on my 2018 GMC Sierra K1500 single cab short bed. Removing the pan was the biggest issue. The truck came with aftermarket exhaust so it had no flex pipe and had next to no “flex” to facilitate getting the pan out. Luckily I had my brother with me to help spot me as I wiggled the pan to and fro to get it in place. I have been planning to get new exhaust done as the existing aftermarket exhaust is kinda clapped out. If I do get new exhaust done, I’ll see if the shop can make the exhaust cross over a half inch lower, just so the pan comes out easier in the future. I also broke a pan bolt, the torque spec is pretty light and I was just going by feel. Of course, it was the last bolt I was installing. I decided to unscrew the pan before proceeding, extracted the broken bolt, screwed everything back down GENTLY, and then proceeded with filling the trans fluid. I have ordered a new bolt and will simply install it once it arrives as no vendors stock it locally. Drove the truck and had no leaks despite missing one bolt so I think I’ll be fine for the couple days til the replacement bolt comes. The part number is 24203911, if someone else needs a replacement bolt. Decided to go with Amsoil Signature Series transmission fluid. I’ve been an Amsoil fan for awhile now. I use their oil and have been really impressed with it. I suspect the ATF will be a good performer too. Now on to the differential and transfer case.
My neighbors both bought 2014 sierras woth 5.3 4x4, they both had transmission failure at around 60,000. Never tow anything. Transmission shop mechanic told em he sees many of these transmissions fail due to the long recommended change interval. He recommends change every 30,000.
I might be looking at a transmission failure in my 2016 chevy silverado 1500. It's at the dealer getting a diagnosis. Dealer says they 2 weeks behind wtf. I called gm complaint line and they trying to help me. Hoping it's not a transmission failure. I just got the truck in 2020 August and my extended warranty expired and they said I could extended it if I paid $3k cash or credit but have to wait 30 days to do a warranty. I do owe $17.5 on the truck and the dealer talking about $7k to replace the tranny
3 recommendations go to 160 degree thermostat and do the trans cooler thermostat delete.If you really care wrap the crossover under the pan. Heat is the enemy.
I liked the crossover wrap idea and did it the day after changing fluid and filter. Of course used the ratchet strap idea to make things easier. Wish I had put the gloves on before wrapping with the volcanic wrap...man that's like playin in fiberglass! Anyway, have put about 1500 miles on it since and have to assume it has helped lower trans temp though can't say definitively since I didn't record temps long enough prior to installing the wrap. I am curious though as to the idea of trans cooler thermostat? That's a new one on me. Have to assume its on the discharge side of the pan going to the trans cooler, and would be small in size.
Thanks for the video, it was great help. For getting clearance, I wedged a board between the exhaust and the frame, and then used my jack on the end of the board to pry my exhaust down.
If you can get a hose small enuff to fit down to the pan, the dipstick tube is too small for regular hose that comes with a transfer pump and pump out must as possible. Or when you crack the pan loose and it’s got enuff room to stick a hose there to suck it out the pan before removing the actual pan full of fluid
Awesome Tips!! Made it a breeze. I’m super glad I found your video. I was hoping for an easier way rather that taking exhaust parts off. So glad I didn’t have to.
It’s funny how folks assume auto manufacturers make oil. They contract out to blenders. Quality can only be determined by fluid analysis from a reputable lab.
It's kind of my quest to inform the amsoil devotes you do know that mobile supplies the base oil to amsoil. Amsoil's got a good additive package no question about it but I think I'll buy The real McCoy
A good tip too is to buy a drain plug bolt and and drill out your pan to for it... it makes it a lot less messy when u change out the fluid and filter for next time.
@@nathanmedema5458 duh... but it makes it a lot easier to drain the fluid out and then take the pan bolts out to change the filter and you don’t make a mess!!
Great video. I have a question for any one who can help. No warning signs at all,except the day this happened. A little bit of humming. I parked my 2018 silverado. And now when I put in drive or reverse it doesn't move just idols up, really high.
I’ve worked in grass, dirt, gravel, concrete, asphalt it’s so much better if you have a lift but you got to do what you got to do, still don’t have a lift.
Very common for the 2015 to 2019 with the 8-spd transmission. Best solution has been to do a complete fluid exchange (this is the GM recommended fix) and they are saying DO NOT go with the factory fluid, instead the complete fluid replacement should be replace the factory GM fluid with Mobile 1 Blue fluid. In many cases this will fix the shake/shudder issue unless the owner has been continuing to drive with the issue without addressing it, in which case they may have caused damage already such as glazing of the TC. If you are out of warranty then take the truck to a reputable transmission shop and tell them you want a complete fluid replacement and then have them refill it with either the Mobile 1 Blue, or with Redline transmission fluid. If you are out of warranty then hope that fixes it and that you didn't already do damage to the TC since replacing the TC out of pocket will be expensive. GM Claims the issue was being caused on these transmissions due to the factory fluid being hdyrophilic, which due to the design of the transmission is then causing water contamination of the factory fluid.
@@AFpaleoCon Mobil 1 Blue ATF - is that clearer for you? They originally used a black label Mobil 1 ATF and then switched to a blue label. Also note that if you have an 8spd, it's not as simple to change your trans fluid as it is in this video. Still doable at home, but GM thought it was a wise move to remove the dipstick on the 8spd, so this means you're filling the new fluid through the drain plug using a hand pump. Again, still doable, but a bit of a pain vs. just pouring it in through the dipstick.
@@fishyhobby3697 At 70-80mph or so you will have a shake like you have a wheel out of balance, some are much worse than others. Got a 2015 few months ago with 45k and it has it. Was unaware of the issue when got the truck, thought id just balance the tire an solve it. But im going to pump out all the trans fluid and replace with Mobil 1 synthetic LV ATF HP 124715 and see if fixes the issue
Transmission fluid was dark black. Went to do the flush but I'm only getting fluid to come out of the house I hooked into the jiffy Tite connection by radiator. No fluid coming out of trans line. Bad pump torque converter.. ?
I have a 2015 and all I do is remove bolts let pan drop reach in whip clean oil out of pan and magnet , slide pan over pull filter out replace, whip clean around for gasket bolt back up..
Is that new fluid full synthetic or synthetic blend or conventional? Also, do you know if the factory fluid is conventional , Sythetic blend or full synthetic? Thank you!
Have you ever tried to flush it our through the trans cooler before dropping the pan? It saves a whole lot of mess and gets all the dirty fluid out. Overall makes the job that much cleaner.
Reason shops recommend a flush is because its easier for them. Sure the transmission may not last as long as its supposed to but thats ok just buy a new one. At least they dont have to work hard. Also they just use universal fluid too because that is also easier.
I have a 2016 chevy silverado with 116867 miles and on my way to work the other day the transmission went out. I put it in great give it gas and it just reved up. The it jump in to gear do i pulled in a lot. Called the dealership and they talking about $7k to replace it and my extended warranty expired 2 months ago but they now asked me if i want to extend it another 2 yrs cuz i have not got to the certain amount of miles. I called gm complaint line and they told me to take it to the dealer and get a diagnostic so i did. Dealer said they are backed up 10 in the transmission dept.i called my buddy that's a mechanic and he said these truck have a bad transmission issue. I google it and it says don't buy a chevy silverado 1500 from 2012 to 2019. He said his buddy had a 2017 and replaced his transmission 3 times before he finally traded it in for a Toyota.
I guess I was duped by the dealership saying a special machine is needed to flush the fluid on those 8 speed trannys. Guess that isn’t the case. I assume it would be ok to use Amsoil ATF?
The most challenge part of this work is to remove the gasket, I have to say your way is the only way, for me at least, I learnt the hard way. Thanks, very helpful video.
My 2016 Silverado 5.3 is experiencing some transmission issues. I'm at about 165,000 k never replaced the fluid either. Its lagging at times when I put in reverse there's a delay and the motor revs up then it engages. It also lags at low rpms climbing a hill. Slight jerking. Something's gonna give for sure and I have no check engine lights. I'm having the transmission fluid changed tomorrow, hopefully I get some news
Mines is doing this in at 116k called the dealer and they talking about $7k to replace the transmission.i called GM complaint line and the told me to get a diagnosis and when it comes back she will see what she can do to help. I suggest calling that complaint line asap. My extended warranty expired in August and now the dealer wanna tell me I can extend it for another 2 yrs
I used this video to change the transmission fluid in my 2014 GMC Sierra. The ratchet strap tip was spot-on; however, I still needed to use a lever to lower the exhaust pipe a tad bit more in order to cleanly remove the pan. I measured the amount of fluid that came out of the transmission and put the same amount in (about 4 3/4 quarts). P E R F E C T ! ! !
When doing a full transmission fluid flush you should have around 10-12 quarts of fluid come out of the transmission. You only drained half the amount, and the other dirty 6 quarts of fluid were left inside the transmission torque converter. Your fluid might still be pretty dirty if only 4 3/4 quarts came out..
@@Stephens215 sometimes on vehicles, Mercedes for example actually have a drain plug on the torque converter. They will hook up a wrench to the crankshaft and turn the torque converter until the drain plug is showing at the bottom hole by the bell housing. A lot of transmissions won’t have a drain plug on their torque converter. What a lot of people will do is pull the cooler line out from the transmission that flows into the oil cooler(radiator) so that when you turn the key on, it will pour everything out the transmission, along with pouring a few quarts thru it to clean out the lines until the fluid comes out clean. You will then have a fully flushed transmission.
@@Stephens215 i do a drain and fill by sucking the fluid out through the dip stick hole. They sell a cheap hand pump. Suck out as much as possible. Then replace exact amount. Then drive. Do this 4 times and you basically have brand new fluid without dropping the pan. The only reason to drop the pan is to change the filter. And it’s stupid they don’t have a drain plug in that pan.
do yohas anyone been lied to that one of them Jiffy Lube places about them flushing you transmission fluid on a 2015 Silverado? i had it donr so i thought. after seeing this video that is not possiblr! having tranny codes popping up. Do you know what part number for the selonoid C i see that there is no way to change them individually. you have to replace the whole thing? has anyone done it on a 2015 Silverado. pulled the code for it.
You do know that what you did, wasn’t a complete transmissions flush? I’m sure you might already know, but you only had 5 quarts of fluid come out in total. For a complete flush you should be replacing around 10-12 quarts of fluid. The rest of the fluid is stuck in the torque converter. Would you be able to create another video on how to completely drain the transmission, change filter, and drain the torque converter?? It is still a great video, when I was a teenager, this is how I would do my trans filter and fluid changes. Later I found out it wasn’t actually a full flush. I will subscribe to hopefully see you make a full flush and trans filter change in the future.
I have a 2018 gmc sierra 1500 slt. Noob question but I wanna ask. My truck doesn't have a dip stick to check my tranny fluid. I've read that my model pf truck was intended for the tyranny fluid to last the life of the truck/transmission without change. Is that true? Any info would help. Thank u
Good call using Dex VI and not Maxlife ATF. Dexron is only about $3 per gallon more and you know you're getting the right stuff designed for your trans.
One of the best things I did was installed a pan with the drain plug. This way I can drain the fluid first. So what I typically do is change the filter once a year, but drain the fluid once or twice a year. I have a 2018 Silverado and I bought it brand new in 2019. I have 130,000 miles on it... This is why I change the fluid so much. I put a lot of miles on it and the truck has not given me any issues. It's a six-speed transmission and I know the eights were not good, and tens should be pretty decent... I'm happy that things are going well so far. But I change out my transmission, my differential and of course my engine oil very much regularly. Is it paid off truck that I want to be an asset. I'm not trying to trade it in for a new truck or anyting. Needs to hit at least 500,000 miles for me to be really satisfied
Wish you were local to me so I could get a video with you and that truck! (To show my customers, who often don’t understand the importance of preventative maintenance)
You have the right attitude on all aspects of that truck. 👌 🍻
Have you ever had the chevy shake?....in thinking maybe to change my transmission fluid
@@antoniostewart9650. I was told that GM has an additive for the shake/sudder.
The board across the cross members was the perfect hack ., the filter o ring dosent need changed every time if its not damaged .you did a great job ! im pleased i have a hoist and dont need to lay on ground . Remember guys dont over tighten your bolts you'll dent the pan and it will leak .
how tight is good?
@Alex Wright that sounds right just snug . some times over tightened pans need to be banged out on wood . specially when a back yard mech has worked on viehical before .
I bought a preowned GMC Sierra 1500 and it's practically identical to a Silverado from the videos I have seen, I'm shy to replace my own transmission fluid but in watching your video it is giving me more confidence. I gave you a like for the positive attitude you displayed throughout the video, it's happened to me plenty of times where the day gets past me and I am working on the driveway in the dark as well. I try to do all my repairs and maintenance myself to save money and mainly because there's hardly any honest mechanics, many tend to pinch your wallet by overcharging or even taking parts from your vehicle and installing someone else damaged part. Good job!
Good camera angles. I was able to see exactly what you were doing. Thank you very much!
Strap idea worked like a champ. I will add that I pulled my gasket back a bit when reinstalling the pan. Essentially got the pan up above the cross member then slide the gasket forward to align. The 1/2 cm thickness of the gasket made a difference in clearance. Also, just an fyi guys & gals, after cleaning the pan with various paper towels, etc, you can use rubbing alcohol and lint free paper towels to get all the fine particulate left. Thanks again for posting a good video.
While the pan is out and clean, find the boss at the lowest part of the pan and install a drain plug. So much easier to drain the fluid first. Also, ALWAYS replace the pan gasket, even if it looks like it's in good shape.
I can’t understand why drain plugs aren’t factory fabricated, like a $0.99 addition 🤷♂️
Awesome video man. Thank you very much. I’ve seen about 30 of these jobs done on TH-cam and this is the only one that has shown in great depth what to do and how. Don’t have experience working on cars and after this video I feel much more confident about doing this myself to save some money. Thanks man, gotta lifetime watcher outa me after this video!
Just changed my transmission fluid last night and this video was super useful. I left the filter lip seal in place cuz it seemed to be in pretty good shape.
6 or 8 speed transmission?
dude 3 years after you made this video and you still helping people. i have to this this on my 16 silverado 5.3 and i have about as many as you did on this truck then and i also don’t ever thinks it’s been done before so i’m in pretty much the same situation you were in. now after seeing this video i am for sure gonna do this myself and save me labor charge.
U end up doing it? I'm thinking about it on my 17 1500
Awesome work! Another option besides the cross member trick is to loop the ratchet strap around the exhaust like you did, but then hook both ends to the little axle of your car jack. As you are jacking the vehicle up, the strap pulls the exhaust down. Have done this a couple times now and it works like a charm!
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Ratchet strap and 2x4 worked!! Saved my ass lol
Just did this on my 2016 Sierra. Did the wood and rachet jack trick thanks to this man. Worked like a charm.
THANK YOU BROTHER!!! I took out the tranny mount bolts, I tried ratchet strapping the exhaust to a jack stand, nothing was working to get that damn pan out!! I took a break & came inside to watch a few videos on TH-cam. Came across your video with the 2x4 & had the pan free in less than 10 mins. I can't thank you enough!!!
Glad this did the trick! Sure would be nice to have a drain plug in these trucks! I just don’t want to drop the money on an aftermarket pan. I do have a video on how to recover fluid from the dipstick if you find that more useful in the future.
I feel confident enough to try this on my 04 Sierra... It will be my first time, fingers crossed. Thanks for the video!!
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Thanks for the tips! Definitely made the job a lot easier. The hack I came up with to lower the exhaust was that I jacked my my floor jack beneath the sub frame next to the spot where you pull down on the exhaust. Then I ratcheted the front wheel axle of the jack to the exhaust, and as I jacked the subframe up, it would then pull down on the exhaust. Gave me enough clearance to pull the pan out, just like in the video!
You know a man knows what hes doing when he brings out the 2x4 for a simple job. My family has been doing for generations now.
Only if every tutorial video was made like this. Appreciate this videos and others Of yours I’ve watched. To the point Simple doesn’t leave me looking for more answers. Thank you.
5 years after you made this video thanks, it did helped a lot
Dustin, Thanks for your helpful videos. I just changed the transmission and transfer case fluids on my 2018 Silverado yesterday. On mine the ratchet strap on the exhaust wasn't enough to clear the pan. What I did was to loosen the transmission mounting nuts almost all the way, then I raised the back of the drivetrain with a floor jack under the transfer case. Those studs allow about an inch of lift without even taking them completely off the mount.
The trick of strap It works in my Chevy Silverado 2009 good job man 👍
A simpler way is to extract all the fluid from the trans dip stick then drop the pan. You can also extract 2 quarts at a time every other or every oil chance not to shock the valve body with new fluid.
That’s what I plan to do
You don’t need to use the 2x4. Wrap your ratchet strap around the exhaust pipe right where the right and left sides join then around the frame right where the transmission cross member bolts to the passenger side frame and cinch it down tight. My transmission pan slipped right off and right back on without a problem.
I believe the torque is 96 in/lbs for the pan.
Good video.
Nice tip about flexing the exhaust pipe outta the way to allow the pan to pass.
this is the best video that I have watched everyone else loosens up transmission mounts thank you for showing the process step by step.
The 2x4 board technique worked great thanks for the idea.
This video paired with another video describing a method on angling the trans pan slightly to the drivers side made doing this job easy as doing a damn oil change. Thank you sir for your service.. for some reason i had to add 6 damn quarts to mine and it still wouldnt hurt to add a tad more..i would recommend anyone who does this service to purchase atleast 7 quarts to be on the safe side, or just 2 of these jugs (in my case chevy only had quart size bottles)
Edit* i will add that my buddy allowed me to use his 2 post lift which im sure definitely helped me do it a little more efficiently 🤣
Thanks buddy, I’m glad it helped! A 2 post lift would be my dream 😂
Turning it to the side worked like a charm. Thanks.
Mobil 1 blue label it’s recommended by gm for the 14-18 model to help with shudder and even helped with rough 1st-2nd rough shift but it’s fluid they recommend
THANK YOU!!!! Very helpful, my total cost was $75 in parts and fluid vs the $229 special that the stealership had going. I Saved$$$$ :) Ended needing to buy 2 extra quarts on top of the 1 gallon bought at first, also could have use another 1/4 extension bar, pan bolt size was a tiny 10mm and I only had extra 3/4 extension bars on hand.
$299 was most likely just a fluid change where there suck out as much as they can through the dipstick.
@@Mattsharona Thats a fluid flush. What this guy just did in the video is a fluid change. The change only gets about half the fluid, but keeps the transmission from slipping normally, and a flush is where they use a machine and flush all the old fluid out and replace with new.
@@kukri1877 how in the heck would a flush do more than what this guy did? He literally dropped the pan that holds all the oil
@@johnkosar8353 a flush pushes all the old fluid from inside the parts of the motor where they settle. What he did just got the stuff out of the pan.
A transmission fluid change is when dirty fluid is drained from the pan, while a fluid flush is when fluid is removed and replaced in the pan, torque converter, and cooler lines. Fresh fluid will allow the transmission to run cooler and also to be protected from wear and corrosion on major components.
@@johnkosar8353 you flush this tranny so just say goodbye and head to the next trans shop
Next time instead of making a mess with the fluid trying to hit the drain pan like you did try this. For about $10 you can buy a hand operated vacuum pump at Walmart. Buy a 4 foot length of polyethelene tubing from a home store that will fit snugly in the tubing of the vacuum pump. Slide the poly tube inside the vacuum pump tube. Slide the poly tube down the trans dipstick tube. Now you can pull the fluid out through dipstick of the trans pan before dropping it. There will be minimal fluid left in the pan and you will not have the old fluid all over you and the floor. Every 15,000 miles, I pull a gallon of fluid out of my dipstick and pour a fresh gallon in. I have over 110k miles on my 2014 and it still drives nicely.
Next time I change the filter I am using your method with the 2x4 and ratchet strap!! Great idea!!
Great idea, thanks for the tip! I’ll be due for another fluid change before long
@Yo Joe Not all of us can afford to purchase a new vehicle every 5 to 7 years, so that is why some people keep our vehicles for a long time
He probably just leases them. That's why he doesn't have time for "underprivileged poor people" lol
I'm sure, a 89 chevy corsica? Don't blow all your money in one place.
Yo Joe I’m sure your fun to be around
Nice job. It’s important to fasten those bolts to specs because of the gasket
I just did the fluid and filter change on my 2016 Silverado used a pray bar and a jack so I could pray the pipe down enough to get the pan out, no problem, I left the old o ring, everything went smooth.
Did you inspect the gasket prior to installing the filter?
Really enjoyed your video- the frogs in the background put it over the top!
Ratchet strap was money. Great no bullshit tip
Thanks for the video. Fixing to change my soon on my 14 Silverado 4.3 with around 98k miles and never been changed that I know of. Hopefully laying on the gravel won’t be that bad 😂😂
It should be fine if u don't tow or race .
Put that fresh fluid
I don’t trust dealership doing a flush reason is they don’t change the filter. That’s why I do it my self at home by removing the transmission return line.pretty easy method of flushing the torque converter.
Great video bro its almost time to do it on my 14. Can we get a driving video maybe as a follow up as to see your opinion does it drive better or shift smoother.
Used this video to help me get through the process on my 2018 GMC Sierra K1500 single cab short bed. Removing the pan was the biggest issue. The truck came with aftermarket exhaust so it had no flex pipe and had next to no “flex” to facilitate getting the pan out. Luckily I had my brother with me to help spot me as I wiggled the pan to and fro to get it in place. I have been planning to get new exhaust done as the existing aftermarket exhaust is kinda clapped out. If I do get new exhaust done, I’ll see if the shop can make the exhaust cross over a half inch lower, just so the pan comes out easier in the future.
I also broke a pan bolt, the torque spec is pretty light and I was just going by feel. Of course, it was the last bolt I was installing. I decided to unscrew the pan before proceeding, extracted the broken bolt, screwed everything back down GENTLY, and then proceeded with filling the trans fluid. I have ordered a new bolt and will simply install it once it arrives as no vendors stock it locally. Drove the truck and had no leaks despite missing one bolt so I think I’ll be fine for the couple days til the replacement bolt comes. The part number is 24203911, if someone else needs a replacement bolt.
Decided to go with Amsoil Signature Series transmission fluid. I’ve been an Amsoil fan for awhile now. I use their oil and have been really impressed with it. I suspect the ATF will be a good performer too.
Now on to the differential and transfer case.
My neighbors both bought 2014 sierras woth 5.3 4x4, they both had transmission failure at around 60,000. Never tow anything. Transmission shop mechanic told em he sees many of these transmissions fail due to the long recommended change interval. He recommends change every 30,000.
My 2016 says 45k per intervals, I feel like 30k is more like it as well.
I might be looking at a transmission failure in my 2016 chevy silverado 1500. It's at the dealer getting a diagnosis. Dealer says they 2 weeks behind wtf. I called gm complaint line and they trying to help me. Hoping it's not a transmission failure. I just got the truck in 2020 August and my extended warranty expired and they said I could extended it if I paid $3k cash or credit but have to wait 30 days to do a warranty. I do owe $17.5 on the truck and the dealer talking about $7k to replace the tranny
@@elevated-apparel so what happened
Man I don’t want to try that without a lift. That looks too hard for a old guy like me to do on the ground. Good job
Did you try it? I'm old and going to try it.
3 recommendations go to 160 degree thermostat and do the trans cooler thermostat delete.If you really care wrap the crossover under the pan. Heat is the enemy.
Im going to be hauling a decent sized TT pretty soon and thought about doing this while I did the fluid change
I liked the crossover wrap idea and did it the day after changing fluid and filter. Of course used the ratchet strap idea to make things easier. Wish I had put the gloves on before wrapping with the volcanic wrap...man that's like playin in fiberglass! Anyway, have put about 1500 miles on it since and have to assume it has helped lower trans temp though can't say definitively since I didn't record temps long enough prior to installing the wrap. I am curious though as to the idea of trans cooler thermostat? That's a new one on me. Have to assume its on the discharge side of the pan going to the trans cooler, and would be small in size.
Thanks for the video, it was great help. For getting clearance, I wedged a board between the exhaust and the frame, and then used my jack on the end of the board to pry my exhaust down.
Just completed this on my 2018 1500. Thanks for the info!
If you can get a hose small enuff to fit down to the pan, the dipstick tube is too small for regular hose that comes with a transfer pump and pump out must as possible. Or when you crack the pan loose and it’s got enuff room to stick a hose there to suck it out the pan before removing the actual pan full of fluid
Awesome Tips!! Made it a breeze. I’m super glad I found your video. I was hoping for an easier way rather that taking exhaust parts off. So glad I didn’t have to.
Filter o ring seal doesnt need replacing if new filter fits snugly.Just inspect o ring seal for cracks and or other deformities.
Only amsoil SS atf for me. Thanks for the quality video!
It’s funny how folks assume auto manufacturers make oil. They contract out to blenders. Quality can only be determined by fluid analysis from a reputable lab.
It's kind of my quest to inform the amsoil devotes you do know that mobile supplies the base oil to amsoil. Amsoil's got a good additive package no question about it but I think I'll buy The real McCoy
Amsoil the most overhyped thing out there.
A good tip too is to buy a drain plug bolt and and drill out your pan to for it... it makes it a lot less messy when u change out the fluid and filter for next time.
Why don't they put a plug in to begin with? Really annoying.. what kind of plug do you recommend?
Can you change the filter thru the drain bolt??!
@@nathanmedema5458 duh... but it makes it a lot easier to drain the fluid out and then take the pan bolts out to change the filter and you don’t make a mess!!
No drain plug. It would be nice to have it
Your board and ratchet strap trick did the job. Thanks
Great job! Next time you can drain it from the plug first than take out the pan so it’s not as full. Plus you won’t get as much on your exhaust
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I put thread locker on my transmission fluid drain plugs to make sure they dont come loose
Great video. I have a question for any one who can help. No warning signs at all,except the day this happened. A little bit of humming. I parked my 2018 silverado. And now when I put in drive or reverse it doesn't move just idols up, really high.
Need to get a headlamp :). Great tutorial. Thanks!
I have watched several of your videos...pretty good content my man !
Also I am loving the frogs 🐸
Question if anyone knows can you pump out most of the fluid from the dipstick so your not dealing with so much oil dripping on you?
I’ve worked in grass, dirt, gravel, concrete, asphalt it’s so much better if you have a lift but you got to do what you got to do, still don’t have a lift.
The way you brought it out toward the driver side is all it takes. didn't really need to strap the exhaust. But whatever works, right?
When doing this job in a tar driveway it's a good idea to put down a very large drip pan....lol like somebody else said good video thank you
Do you experience any of the "Chevy Shake" problems with your truck?
Very common for the 2015 to 2019 with the 8-spd transmission. Best solution has been to do a complete fluid exchange (this is the GM recommended fix) and they are saying DO NOT go with the factory fluid, instead the complete fluid replacement should be replace the factory GM fluid with Mobile 1 Blue fluid. In many cases this will fix the shake/shudder issue unless the owner has been continuing to drive with the issue without addressing it, in which case they may have caused damage already such as glazing of the TC. If you are out of warranty then take the truck to a reputable transmission shop and tell them you want a complete fluid replacement and then have them refill it with either the Mobile 1 Blue, or with Redline transmission fluid. If you are out of warranty then hope that fixes it and that you didn't already do damage to the TC since replacing the TC out of pocket will be expensive. GM Claims the issue was being caused on these transmissions due to the factory fluid being hdyrophilic, which due to the design of the transmission is then causing water contamination of the factory fluid.
What's the shake? I have a '15
@@racers115 No one knows what you mean by Mobile 1 blue. There are several Mobil 1 blue transmission fluids.
@@AFpaleoCon Mobil 1 Blue ATF - is that clearer for you? They originally used a black label Mobil 1 ATF and then switched to a blue label.
Also note that if you have an 8spd, it's not as simple to change your trans fluid as it is in this video. Still doable at home, but GM thought it was a wise move to remove the dipstick on the 8spd, so this means you're filling the new fluid through the drain plug using a hand pump. Again, still doable, but a bit of a pain vs. just pouring it in through the dipstick.
@@fishyhobby3697 At 70-80mph or so you will have a shake like you have a wheel out of balance, some are much worse than others. Got a 2015 few months ago with 45k and it has it. Was unaware of the issue when got the truck, thought id just balance the tire an solve it. But im going to pump out all the trans fluid and replace with Mobil 1 synthetic LV ATF HP 124715 and see if fixes the issue
Transmission fluid was dark black. Went to do the flush but I'm only getting fluid to come out of the house I hooked into the jiffy Tite connection by radiator. No fluid coming out of trans line. Bad pump torque converter.. ?
Thanks for the help Chief, this video came in clutch
I have a 2015 and all I do is remove bolts let pan drop reach in whip clean oil out of pan and magnet , slide pan over pull filter out replace, whip clean around for gasket bolt back up..
Very good job at explaining and good angles.
Smart move with the 2X4 and strap. Thanks for the video chief, it should help in the process
Go wild !
I would like to see how to get the fiuid out of the torque converter it should be about 3 or 4 litres still remaining thank you
Is that new fluid full synthetic or synthetic blend or conventional? Also, do you know if the factory fluid is conventional , Sythetic blend or full synthetic? Thank you!
Have you ever tried to flush it our through the trans cooler before dropping the pan? It saves a whole lot of mess and gets all the dirty fluid out. Overall makes the job that much cleaner.
Why did you take the gasket for the filter out if you just put it right back in?
Can u leave the old gasket up in hole where filter goes. Its in there tight and new filter snaps in there. Why take out old
That was my thought
Mine got a transmission cable bracket that won't let the pan come out..what to do?
Hacksaw Jim Dugan would be proud of that 2x4 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Reason shops recommend a flush is because its easier for them. Sure the transmission may not last as long as its supposed to but thats ok just buy a new one. At least they dont have to work hard. Also they just use universal fluid too because that is also easier.
They don’t recommend a flush? So they don’t want you to change the fluid??
So do you poor exactly back in what you lost or check with the dipstick if its full enough?
This video was amazing thank you for the upload. I did the service today and this video helped a ton thanks
Can't you vacuum your transmission fluid through your transmission dipstick? So you don't take a bath oil
Great idea using the 2x4 and ratchet strap !
I have a 2016 chevy silverado with 116867 miles and on my way to work the other day the transmission went out. I put it in great give it gas and it just reved up. The it jump in to gear do i pulled in a lot. Called the dealership and they talking about $7k to replace it and my extended warranty expired 2 months ago but they now asked me if i want to extend it another 2 yrs cuz i have not got to the certain amount of miles. I called gm complaint line and they told me to take it to the dealer and get a diagnostic so i did. Dealer said they are backed up 10 in the transmission dept.i called my buddy that's a mechanic and he said these truck have a bad transmission issue. I google it and it says don't buy a chevy silverado 1500 from 2012 to 2019. He said his buddy had a 2017 and replaced his transmission 3 times before he finally traded it in for a Toyota.
I guess I was duped by the dealership saying a special machine is needed to flush the fluid on those 8 speed trannys. Guess that isn’t the case. I assume it would be ok to use Amsoil ATF?
Why does GM not recommend a flush? Sorry I’m late to the party I’m new to getting the truck and having tranny problems
The most challenge part of this work is to remove the gasket, I have to say your way is the only way, for me at least, I learnt the hard way. Thanks, very helpful video.
My 2016 Silverado 5.3 is experiencing some transmission issues. I'm at about 165,000 k never replaced the fluid either. Its lagging at times when I put in reverse there's a delay and the motor revs up then it engages. It also lags at low rpms climbing a hill. Slight jerking. Something's gonna give for sure and I have no check engine lights. I'm having the transmission fluid changed tomorrow, hopefully I get some news
Did this ever improve what was going on?
Mines is doing this in at 116k called the dealer and they talking about $7k to replace the transmission.i called GM complaint line and the told me to get a diagnosis and when it comes back she will see what she can do to help. I suggest calling that complaint line asap. My extended warranty expired in August and now the dealer wanna tell me I can extend it for another 2 yrs
Thank you for all the helpful vids. I have learned a lot from you to apply to my ‘14 Silverado
I used this video to change the transmission fluid in my 2014 GMC Sierra. The ratchet strap tip was spot-on; however, I still needed to use a lever to lower the exhaust pipe a tad bit more in order to cleanly remove the pan. I measured the amount of fluid that came out of the transmission and put the same amount in (about 4 3/4 quarts). P E R F E C T ! ! !
When doing a full transmission fluid flush you should have around 10-12 quarts of fluid come out of the transmission. You only drained half the amount, and the other dirty 6 quarts of fluid were left inside the transmission torque converter. Your fluid might still be pretty dirty if only 4 3/4 quarts came out..
@@joehornbeck7965 Hmmm.... How would I have gotten the other fluid out of the torque converter? Thanks for the information.
@@Stephens215 sometimes on vehicles, Mercedes for example actually have a drain plug on the torque converter. They will hook up a wrench to the crankshaft and turn the torque converter until the drain plug is showing at the bottom hole by the bell housing. A lot of transmissions won’t have a drain plug on their torque converter. What a lot of people will do is pull the cooler line out from the transmission that flows into the oil cooler(radiator) so that when you turn the key on, it will pour everything out the transmission, along with pouring a few quarts thru it to clean out the lines until the fluid comes out clean. You will then have a fully flushed transmission.
@@Stephens215 i do a drain and fill by sucking the fluid out through the dip stick hole. They sell a cheap hand pump. Suck out as much as possible. Then replace exact amount. Then drive. Do this 4 times and you basically have brand new fluid without dropping the pan. The only reason to drop the pan is to change the filter. And it’s stupid they don’t have a drain plug in that pan.
@@blakethesnake1555 That certainly would be easier that trying to remove the pan. Thank you!
How many miles to change filter , for first time ?
You did put the magnet back, correct??
yes but the magnet back clean it off
What about the oil that's left in converter? Should you change twice?
hello sir after removing the pan and drain is there another pump to run to get remainder oil out ? or it’s just like motor oil change
I thought previously you said to use ams oils trans fluid?
Should i change my transmission fluid 2018 Silverado 93 thousand miles
Great info. Strap idea is awesome.
do yohas anyone been lied to that one of them Jiffy Lube places about them flushing you transmission fluid on a 2015 Silverado? i had it donr so i thought. after seeing this video that is not possiblr! having tranny codes popping up. Do you know what part number for the selonoid C i see that there is no way to change them individually. you have to replace the whole thing? has anyone done it on a 2015 Silverado. pulled the code for it.
The jugs of dex are a better price per quart than the cheapest dexrom vi spec fluid btw just have to order it online or at dealers
Excellent job, BUT the only thing I did not understand is why you would reuse a $20 gasket and risk leaks?
How often should you do a transmission flush???
You do know that what you did, wasn’t a complete transmissions flush? I’m sure you might already know, but you only had 5 quarts of fluid come out in total. For a complete flush you should be replacing around 10-12 quarts of fluid. The rest of the fluid is stuck in the torque converter. Would you be able to create another video on how to completely drain the transmission, change filter, and drain the torque converter?? It is still a great video, when I was a teenager, this is how I would do my trans filter and fluid changes. Later I found out it wasn’t actually a full flush. I will subscribe to hopefully see you make a full flush and trans filter change in the future.
If you paid attention at the beginning of the video, he clearly stated gm does not recommend flushing their transmissions.
I have a 2018 gmc sierra 1500 slt. Noob question but I wanna ask. My truck doesn't have a dip stick to check my tranny fluid. I've read that my model pf truck was intended for the tyranny fluid to last the life of the truck/transmission without change. Is that true? Any info would help.
Thank u
Good call using Dex VI and not Maxlife ATF. Dexron is only about $3 per gallon more and you know you're getting the right stuff designed for your trans.
Do you recommend putting grey silicone on the corners? like when you change the oil pan gasket
Any video that start in the daytime and ends at night might be a little advanced fir me.