I love how you always put a sheet of paper in the foot well so that those filthy dirty cars don't contaminate your nice clean work boots. I'm surprised you don't war the full HazMat suit for some of the self propelled dumpsters you have to work on....
Hey Ray I wanted to say thanks for your videos. I diagnosed a parasitic draw last night on my blazer that has been haunting me for almost a year. It ended up being my hazard switch and it only happened intermittently. I wouldn’t of been able to find the problem if hadn’t learned how from your videos.👍🏼💯😃
Eric O's episode today he said , "Flashlight Gravity!" I love it, my two favorite You Tubers both releasing videos on the same day. Definitely not a failure Friday for their subscribers!
@@222boneal I saw it yesterday as a matter of fact. As a connoisseur of mechanic TH-cam channels, ray is on top right now. We should all be proud of being team Ray!!
Love S-10 and S-15's. I have had several from hotrodded SBC's to my first 83 GMC S-15 with a 1.9 Isuzu stripper truck ! 435,000 miles and gave it to the daughter to learn to drive in. 2,000 mile oil changes made her last almost forever.
I thought it was sad that Eric O. had stooped to this level regarding the "gravity" comment. Eric already has enough quirky comments of his own without "borrowing" from others. JMO
I've been in the transmission business for 30 years the worst thing you can do to a slipping older transmission is change the fluid in it you take out all the clutch fibers from the fluid and it will absolutely make it worse the only thing you can do to a slipping wore out transmission is put friction enhancer in the transmission and it will let you drive for a bit longer quick fix short-term dump the transmission fluid out bad move
I saw that one hose barely connected. Put those hoses square on your pump tool and put some clamps or zip ties on them. I'm having a great day, you have a great weekend!
On the job if you want to go where you had to send somebody to the parts store to get a hose clamp don't they have any laying around the shop maybe like inventory
I absolutely love when someone says my engine isn't running right sometimes(intermittent). You hook up an analyzer and there are no trouble codes. Ask the customer what they've done and they tell you "I had them clear the codes at the Auto parts store". I like to tell them to go home and drive the car until situation occurs again, then bring it back WITHOUT CLEARING CODES SO I HAVE A CLUE AS TO THE PROBLEM.
A family member had the same problem with 2019 caty it was under warranty and they said there was a flaw in the design of transmission so they had to replace the whole trans
I drive Toyotas and never had a major problem, but I have owned GM and Ford and had headaches with both. Now I drive Toyotas and even if I run into a major issue will still drive them because I have over the years had fewer issues with them than any other brand I have owned.
Very very rare for toyota/lexus to have any transmission problems. Typically see them go 3-400k easily on their auto trans and even the CVTs they use. Honda is hit or miss with their auto trans, they’ve had some bad ones
Shop owner/mechanic here. Get yourself a 2gal bug sprayer ( one with thick walled container). That otc trans fill kit you have should have the hose with the quick fittings in it to hook to bug sprayer hose. Drill hole in container for valve stem near top . Now you have a easy way to pressure it up to about 15lbs. Now as a shop owner - ease up on the brake cleaner that stuff is not cheap at the end of the week when you hose everything down like that.
Hi Ray, in support of you leaving and opening a new workshop, I'll watch as many of your new and old posts, with experience it will take time to set up shop on top of overhead costs and establish accounts ex. It ain't easy at first but it will pay off, I hope online customers that live close by will support your new adventure. James. Australia 🇦🇺 🪃
my first car was a four door 96' s-10 blazer. got passed to my brother for his first car when i got a 00' s-10 blazer. he sold it at 213k miles where it became a rural mail truck, still see it out on the road every now and then.
I just started working on cars mostly cause my uncle.owns his own shop an blessed me....but I've learned more from watching your videos then anything. Appreciate 🙏 your sharing of knowledge!
Hey you did not see the First u-joint behind the transmission on the s10 the bearing case or cup was coming out!! Great video!! Stop the video at 18:11 you will see the cup is coming out and is missing the retaining snap ring!
Brilliant video Raymond. Thought when refilling the gearbox pan if you'd taken that level plug out underneath and put your drain machine below as you put fluid in the top you could stop as soon as it started to dribble out. Rather then overfill and then remove plug and letting it settle to the level. Less waste. Always enjoy your vids. Stay safe 👍👍
1/2 NPT threaded nipple about 4-5 inches long with a 90 at the bottom to provide a leverage spot. Insert the threaded end into the seal and turn a few times the lever out the seal. Works every time. I have this tool with my trans service tools.
Hey Ray, Happy Friday. Love the Buckaroo reference. Always enjoy your teaching type of videos. You remind me of my Grandfather, he was a mechanic for 35 years with his own shop. I grew up there doing whatever I could to help. Grunt work, brake jobs you name it. The ONLY thing we never did was trans work, for the same reason. Have a good one and thank you for the entertainment and memories that your videos envoke.
I bought a brand new 1997 s-10 removed the vortec 4 cylinder and 5 spd manual, replaced with 283 SBC, four barrel w/corvette mechanical fuel pump w/350turbo trans. It was my mustang eater! Hp was around 400. fuel mileage averaged 19 mpg. Was really fun toy!
Thanks for the vids Ray! Decided I have the confidence (along with assistive help from my roommate that actually works on cars for a living) to give my wheel bearings a replacement on a 95 nissan pickup.
2:05 DUDE! in my recent Anker 727 charging station video, at the 13:40 mark... I was like "plug it in plug it in" then included the 90's commercial of glade plug it ins. It's so freaking funny that you said that. haha. PLUG IT IN PLUG IT IN! I think about that damn commercial everytime I say plug it in.
That Colorado has the 2.5L engine. The 3.6 has an exhaust y-pipe and the engine oil filter is a paper cartridge on top of engine. Good job on the trans oil change.
Years ago, there was a car group in my town that was all S10 pickups. They would swap in a 350 with a 700R4. Had to do a little "massaging" to the engine bay to get it to fully fit. One of those vehicles that FORCED you to have fun! I think I'd take that over a turbo...
Ray glad you said that on how to properly do the transmission refill. I had to tell a ase certified mechanic from tire kingdom that he did mine wrong once and made them go back and do it the correct way
Out of round Cooper Tires.... shocking. Had them on an 85 Olds and the car shook like crazy. Come to find out the tires had the same bounce as this s10
Postal delivery vehicles that have been around for the last 30 years or so are mostly S-10 trucks with Grumann boxes on them. They are called LLVs (Long Life Vehicles). They have lived up to their names.
This is what made me decide a different career path was for me. Back in the mid 90's I was doing a tranny pan and filter on a 1500 Silverado with the 700r4. As I was unscrewing the last bolt to release the pan, one of the guys tapped me on the shoulder. Needless to say, lots of expletives were let loose and fluid found places were I think there is still some there to this day. I'm a better IT guy anyway, so thanks for the bad flashback Ray, LOL.
Not having a drain hole/bolt is just uncivilized! My 80's Mercedes has one on its ATF pan. I have converted our fleet's Durango (46RE) and Econoline (4R70W or something) to pans with drain holes. (Dorman for the Dodge (it's fine !) and and an actual Ford part for the van.
@@redrider7730 I have a Fumoto valve on my cheap Dorman stamped steel pan and it's a nice 'n tidy way to drain 1 gallon of ATF so I can add four fresh quarts. I used to wonder how goofy it might be to do a fluid change in between normal filter change services, then I noticed that the severe duty maintenance schedule for my old Mercedes recommended exactly that. I have two Mag Hytec diff covers in the fleet and like them a lot. Never felt the urge for more fluid capacity, but still might do their pan for the Dodge at some point in the future.
Oh that hit home on draining wrong fluid. Twilight oil change and did that... ended up with trans fluid change, 2 oil filters and 10 qts of synt. Yep, i have lighting now! lol
Love the care and detail Ray puts into his inspection and diagnosis. I need to take a road trip and have Ray inspect the front suspension on my SUV. In two years of constant shop visits, no one locally has been able to solve annoying passenger's side suspension chunkiness. I've just given up that it it is what it is, but I know there has to be a solution.
Hooray I'm sorry I couldn't say anything but I noticed the hoses coming off the pump when you first started out but it's not a two-way conversation sorry about getting oil on yourself I've done it it's no fun have a good weekend
Happy Friday Ray , thanks for not stopping with the first owner refuses repairs and you ended up having another short and then you found one that could be completed making for a better video !
Your vids are greatly appreciated by many! I want to thank you for going above and beyond to help people! There aren't a lot of people who care anymore. I'm a lifelong sub!!! Thx again Ray
I had a 89 Cougar that its Transmission got to a point that it slipped and had shifting issues when it was started from Cold. Once the engine had been warmed up for 15-20 minutes. Then the trans worked just fine. until the engine was cold again.
Cooper tire are usually pretty good quality, but they sometimes have uniformity problems or are "out of round" often which leads to vibrations. The retailer/ seller should have seen that when they put them on. Silver lining, Cooper will warranty that. The vogue tire on that caddy are expensive, but garage. We refer to those as "mustard and mayonnaise" with the gold and white wall.
When replacing the transmission fluid, you should take the solenoids out and clean the metal shavings from them. If too much builds up it can cause shifting problems.
Well, yes. Too much metal on the solenoids is a problem. Like metal from the planetary gears, bearing failures or other more serious issues that are the root cause of the metal. If you’re cleaning and significant metal from your trans, you have bigger problems coming.
@@larryreno8293, I would have to agree but I have seen plenty of transmissions that have metal shaving that are in perfectly good working order other than a shifting problem and have lasted years afterwards.
Gotta love the "Clear the codes. That'll fix it" people. I love S10s too. A few months after graduating highschool, I bought a 92 Sonoma. I loved that truck. Had it 11 years. But stupid Ohio and it's stupid salted roads all winter. I don't miss the rusty heap I sold. I miss the nice shiny truck I originally bought 11 years prior.
I've seen a few too many of Precision Transmission's videos to be willing to accept that it's "okay" to leave the old filter neck seal in that transmission. XD You always want to pull it out and replace it with the new one that comes with the new filter! It's apparently common enough to neglect to take the old seal out before stuffing the new filter in that you end up with the seals double-stacked in a channel not designed for it, so the filter sits too low and when you bolt the pan back on it'll crack the filter neck and make the filter basically useless. Mr. Crich over at Precision Transmission uses a hook pick to get to that seal; maybe try one of those next time you gotta do a job like that. :)
Except two seals wont fit at a time And you cannot put the pan back on if the filter isn't in all the way. Unless there's some rare instance I'm not aware of they are designed not to fit unless correct. Also the new filters only come with new seals if it's the o-ring type. Watch harder.
Ray, here’s a thought. Take a bilge pump from a small boat ($30 or so) and make a hand-held pump using a small 12 volt and your famous electrical long-leads with a switch (tinker till you have a design that will fit in your hand) Then, using the container you used to check what was in the tranny, fill it to the “specified” level and pump from it to the trans. No overfill because you used the “numbers” and no spills because you’re not hand pumping.Try it…you’ll like it.
As I remember that drill pump was a “less than impressive”. How about the old blow gun in the jug trick to push it out through a hose that Briansmobile1 did a video on?
I used one of those pump sprayers for garden chemicals. Pump it up and squirt it in. The new ones have plastic wands that you can use a heat gun to adjust.
@@thomas7770 I have a lid that I screwed an air fitting and tube into. Fits on the new bottle of trans fluid, wind the regulator down to 20psi... easy and costs nothing. One day, no doubt, I'll end up with a defective bottle with a bad seam and oil all over the floor. So far though, it's been working for over 5 years and the lid doesn't let go until 30psi, which is handy for some of the thicker diff oils.
That GM 4.3L is my favorite. Had a 01 Blazer with one years ago. Did a cat back exhaust that wasn't too aggressive sounding. But I got compliments from guys in V8's regarding the sound. Performed great for a long time. Too bad the rest of the vehicle rusted away around it...
Thanks Ray, can never understand why trans manufacturers often don’t bother with dip sticks anymore, much easier than a standpipe setup. Always enjoy your vids and learn something new every time. Goodonya from Oz.
Yes, he did empty the pan, wiped it clean, cleaned the maggot (magnet) b4 putting the gasket on. Didn't you see all the tranny fluid in the pan? There was a lot more than 3.2 qts just in the pan. If that stand pipe is there as a level mark to decide how much to fill, why was there so much to drain out 2+ qts, was it overfilled to begin with??
On clearing codes... I have Torque Pro set to automatically scan for, verbally announce, and then clear trouble codes on my 2006 F350... But that's just because it only ever throws two codes. P0401 (EGR Flow Insufficient - which is on purpose) and P0672 (Glowplug Circuit #2 Open) So, yeah. If it ever DOES throw something else, I'll know, but driving around with the MIL on all the time annoys the hell out of me.
Morning Ray, omg you should see the one that came into the shop yesterday, the one rotor was literally the thickness of a business card, no floor at all just the carpet and underlay, all tires have the belts showing , and they only wanted the starter replaced, I refused the job, ended up selling them a grand caravan for 3k
Happy Ending Storey,,,,, just say the owner doesn’t have the 3K,, you put on a +/-$ 200.00 starter on,,, owner leaves your shop,,,blows a rotten brake line,,,causes an accident,,,, well it had brakes when it left “your “ shop,,,,,, never happened to me in 50 yrs. ,, but the shop would be dragged in ?
When the filter comes with a new seal you did what I would have done and that is replace it. Keep up the good work and maybe one day I’ll get the ambition to drive my rot box down to you just for a bit of help ( oh I should tell you I’m in NY )
Regarding the last vehicle's fluid/filter transmission service. It definitely looks like the alignment pins in the rubber gasket should point up and go into the provided holes we see in the case.
So... I'm confused.... Pulling out the stand pipe plug is how you determine it's at proper level..... But when you first pulled out that plug, 2.5 quartz drained. Was it 2.5 qts overfilled?
@@mvmorr01 okay... That makes sense... I have zero experience with these dipstickless transmissions (but honestly feels like a scam by the manufacturers to make maintenance more difficult, ensuring premature failure)
@@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 I highly doubt that.... I'm sure they more likely view it as "good enough to last until the end of warranty terms, but we can't have people keeping cars on the road for 20 years"
I welded an O2 sensor bung to the bottom of my 6L80 pan the first time I changed the filter to make drain and fill fluid changes easier. I know it some is still in the converter and lines but cleaner fluid, happy transmission. Plus, I really hate that exhaust crossover.😆
Hey Ray, long time watcher and occasional commenter. Just wanted to let you know that you inspire me to be the best at what I do and then some. I love cars and I was recently afforded the opportunity to purchase my dream car being a 2019 Dodge Charger Hellcat. I hope you stick around for a long time and give me a welcome break from time to time as well as perspective on a lot of things.
Hi Friends 👋🏻, good diagnosis. I wish more people remembered to change their trammy fluid on time to save themselves. This situation seems to be a trendy theme; old as time. That is a RAD S10, I woulda reshaped the key for him to fit. I’ve got a 00 tacoma 2.7 and I have also had ghost vibration issues with for a long time on and off and I think it is the tires. The vibration can cause other components to fail as well. Any thoughts on small 2WD rwd pickup vibrations? Note that when measuring hot Tran fluid, if it is too hot to touch it may have expanded and cold fluid will measure less.
My experience on gm trucks is to either change the fluid early and often or don’t at all. Changing the fluid on an old transmission will wash the clutch material out. People wonder why their transmissions start to slip after changing the fluid.
@@peted5217 yeah the plate on the valve body is common issue with high mileage.I seen the steel balls punch right threw.when I rebuild I replace it is a must
Serious question, Mr. Ray: When you have vehicles on the lift, it looks like the door bangs the frame of the lift. Is there some sort of padding/protection on the lift to keep from dinging up doors? Spellcheck tells me "dinging" isn't a word. I beg to dingalingiffer.
Yes I don't remember who sells them but there is a heavy foam pad that can be purchased for that problem, think it would be option to buy from the hoist lift people.
Ray, I was mesmerized by the spinning U joint, too, but kinda disappointed you didn't shoot brake cleaner at it. Is it wise to use the words "end of transmission" in your notes for that Cadillac?
Ray, I see you always have your trusty Snap-on Apollo 100th Edition diagnostic scanner close by. I was wondering what scanner would you recommend for the DIY home mechanic? Aultel? Snap on? Launch?
👏👏👏Ray I know that everyone does things differently. I alway take the transmission pan to the parts washer & clean the inside & outside, put the new gasket on it then install it back on the tranny, saves from using extra brake clean. After about auto manufacturers pinching pennies buy not using oil pan drain plugs, transmission fill tubes with dipsticks, before I buy a vehicle, I’ll make sure that those items are there first. Just think when you get home, your stress free
The reason they removed the transmission fill tubes/dipsticks is because they are sealed transmissions. You're not supposed to even look at the transmission unless there's a problem with it. No oil changes or flushes, no maintenance at all, only repairs if something actually breaks. They are designed to be maintenance free. Also, opening the transmission yourself can void the warranty with a lot of the car manufacturers.
@@williameldridge9382 that's the biggest line of bullshit I've heard . you believe that? you think going 150k miles with the same tranny fluid is ok? no. it's not. they do it so you'll burn the tranny out after the warranty and buy a new tranny from them, or a new car or truck.
As you started pumping fluid into the trans I said that hose is going to come off, it is half way off now. Guess you didn't hear me. Thanks for sharing.
So I caught a video of your life story that a guy told and man you've been down a road or two haven't ya? Really like your transparency with your customers.
I love how you always put a sheet of paper in the foot well so that those filthy dirty cars don't contaminate your nice clean work boots. I'm surprised you don't war the full HazMat suit for some of the self propelled dumpsters you have to work on....
If you have clean work boots you dont have work boots.
The solenoids are a common problem on those cars
Hey Ray I wanted to say thanks for your videos. I diagnosed a parasitic draw last night on my blazer that has been haunting me for almost a year. It ended up being my hazard switch and it only happened intermittently. I wouldn’t of been able to find the problem if hadn’t learned how from your videos.👍🏼💯😃
When I saw the hose fitment on the pump, I thought "I know whats going to happen" 🤣🤣
I agree...
The ability to stop is more important than the ability to go.
Eric O's episode today he said , "Flashlight Gravity!" I love it, my two favorite You Tubers both releasing videos on the same day. Definitely not a failure Friday for their subscribers!
Now we just need some scotty mixed in.
@@thomas7770 Kilmer, no thank you. VGG, yes!
@@222boneal ETCG?! Briansmobile1?!
@@thomas7770 I am going to have to check those out. Have you seen Ford Boss Me doing the background story on Rainman Ray? Interesting stuff
@@222boneal I saw it yesterday as a matter of fact. As a connoisseur of mechanic TH-cam channels, ray is on top right now. We should all be proud of being team Ray!!
Love S-10 and S-15's. I have had several from hotrodded SBC's to my first 83 GMC S-15 with a 1.9 Isuzu stripper truck ! 435,000 miles and gave it to the daughter to learn to drive in. 2,000 mile oil changes made her last almost forever.
Eric O is now saying "Doodlie Doo" when the phone rings, and "Flashlight Gravity". Heard this yesterday and today....You are influencing him!!
We notice the little things ! Funny Ray has not used any of Eric’s “ one liners !” LOL
I thought it was sad that Eric O. had stooped to this level regarding the "gravity" comment. Eric already has enough quirky comments of his own without "borrowing" from others. JMO
@@fredwalker839 You mean other than "toit like a toiger"?
@@bushmaster2936 You just hate fun don't you?
@@alejandromirez5864 🤣🤣🤣
I noticed that hose was about to come off and that was my first thought. That's going to make a nice mess. Lol Transmission fluid is no fun.
Better than brake fluid.
@@Squirrel-Chaser or diesel oil
Yeah. Saw that too ! Don’t know why he didn’t put it on properly in the first place ?
@@inoahmann7542 or diff oil
Put your gloves on!, M8t that Trans fluid goes through the skin .
I've been in the transmission business for 30 years the worst thing you can do to a slipping older transmission is change the fluid in it you take out all the clutch fibers from the fluid and it will absolutely make it worse the only thing you can do to a slipping wore out transmission is put friction enhancer in the transmission and it will let you drive for a bit longer quick fix short-term dump the transmission fluid out bad move
I saw that one hose barely connected. Put those hoses square on your pump tool and put some clamps or zip ties on them. I'm having a great day, you have a great weekend!
Saw that too , before it grenaded off camera ! Those hand pumps produce “ shooting “ power ! LOL
On the job if you want to go where you had to send somebody to the parts store to get a hose clamp don't they have any laying around the shop maybe like inventory
I absolutely love when someone says my engine isn't running right sometimes(intermittent). You hook up an analyzer and there are no trouble codes. Ask the customer what they've done and they tell you "I had them clear the codes at the Auto parts store". I like to tell them to go home and drive the car until situation occurs again, then bring it back WITHOUT CLEARING CODES SO I HAVE A CLUE AS TO THE PROBLEM.
TRUTH!
Ray, the only guy that can repair your car with one hand.
The only guy who can repair in one hand and two fingers 😵😵😵
Imagine what he could do with 2 hands.
@@hoodnibor He will be a lot faster.😁😁😁😁😁😁
Oooo... Sportside S-10. Pretty rare truck. I had a Sonoma 4x4 with a manual trans. Loved that truck.
A family member had the same problem with 2019 caty it was under warranty and they said there was a flaw in the design of transmission so they had to replace the whole trans
GM quality.
@Adam Speck anecdotal evidence. Worst vehicle I've owned is a GM. So what
I drive Toyotas and never had a major problem, but I have owned GM and Ford and had headaches with both. Now I drive Toyotas and even if I run into a major issue will still drive them because I have over the years had fewer issues with them than any other brand I have owned.
Very very rare for toyota/lexus to have any transmission problems. Typically see them go 3-400k easily on their auto trans and even the CVTs they use. Honda is hit or miss with their auto trans, they’ve had some bad ones
Shop owner/mechanic here. Get yourself a 2gal bug sprayer ( one with thick walled container). That otc trans fill kit you have should have the hose with the quick fittings in it to hook to bug sprayer hose. Drill hole in container for valve stem near top . Now you have a easy way to pressure it up to about 15lbs. Now as a shop owner - ease up on the brake cleaner that stuff is not cheap at the end of the week when you hose everything down like that.
Hi Ray, in support of you leaving and opening a new workshop, I'll watch as many of your new and old posts, with experience it will take time to set up shop on top of overhead costs and establish accounts ex.
It ain't easy at first but it will pay off, I hope online customers that live close by will support your new adventure.
James. Australia 🇦🇺 🪃
The brake clean jump scare is my favorite bit.
my first car was a four door 96' s-10 blazer. got passed to my brother for his first car when i got a 00' s-10 blazer. he sold it at 213k miles where it became a rural mail truck, still see it out on the road every now and then.
I just started working on cars mostly cause my uncle.owns his own shop an blessed me....but I've learned more from watching your videos then anything.
Appreciate 🙏 your sharing of knowledge!
Hey you did not see the First u-joint behind the transmission on the s10 the bearing case or cup was coming out!! Great video!! Stop the video at 18:11 you will see the cup is coming out and is missing the retaining snap ring!
''Did they drive it here?'' . Ray, if only you knew what horrors are still driving on the road, you wouldn't be able to fall asleep.
Pretty sure he knows better than most, the condition of cars on the road.
My Subaru flipped 3 times and hit a tree in an embankment, I still drive it and it’s never seen a body shop 👍
@@privilegedwhitemale306 every ''customer declined all repairs'' probably makes his list.
Very true ! Good defence driving required , one scary car can take out several in seconds ! Seen a lot in 50 years !
Oh, I think Ray knows what is out on the road.
@31:05 a Wise Saying: "Wherever you go, There You Are". Thank you, O Wise One, for that Gem!!!!
Brilliant video Raymond. Thought when refilling the gearbox pan if you'd taken that level plug out underneath and put your drain machine below as you put fluid in the top you could stop as soon as it started to dribble out. Rather then overfill and then remove plug and letting it settle to the level. Less waste. Always enjoy your vids. Stay safe 👍👍
1/2 NPT threaded nipple about 4-5 inches long with a 90 at the bottom to provide a leverage spot. Insert the threaded end into the seal and turn a few times the lever out the seal. Works every time. I have this tool with my trans service tools.
Very interesting. Thank you : )
Hey Ray, Happy Friday. Love the Buckaroo reference. Always enjoy your teaching type of videos. You remind me of my Grandfather, he was a mechanic for 35 years with his own shop. I grew up there doing whatever I could to help. Grunt work, brake jobs you name it. The ONLY thing we never did was trans work, for the same reason. Have a good one and thank you for the entertainment and memories that your videos envoke.
I bought a brand new 1997 s-10 removed the vortec 4 cylinder and 5 spd manual, replaced with 283 SBC, four barrel w/corvette mechanical fuel pump w/350turbo trans. It was my mustang eater! Hp was around 400. fuel mileage averaged 19 mpg. Was really fun toy!
Thanks for the vids Ray! Decided I have the confidence (along with assistive help from my roommate that actually works on cars for a living) to give my wheel bearings a replacement on a 95 nissan pickup.
36:15 First time when I saw this I said, "The" hose will pop up 🤣 and a few min later I see you in this situation 🤣😂
At 19:36 I literally went OH SHIT!! I thought the truck started moving 😆😆. I was like wait it’s in the lift. I get a little too into these.
2:05 DUDE! in my recent Anker 727 charging station video, at the 13:40 mark... I was like "plug it in plug it in" then included the 90's commercial of glade plug it ins. It's so freaking funny that you said that. haha. PLUG IT IN PLUG IT IN! I think about that damn commercial everytime I say plug it in.
Hahaha right!
@@RainmanRaysRepairs HE DOES EXIST! Thanks for the reply man.
@@wwjoshdew I try my dude! Wayyyyyy too many comments! But I try ✌️
"When it released it was over before I knew what happened" I hate it when that happens, especially on the third stroke.
My grandpa drove a Cadillac wish Vogues on it till the day he died, love seeing that iconic white wall to this day!!!
Woke up at a random time due to back pain, and saw this was uploaded 9 minutes ago. Hell yeah. Makes waking up at 4am a lot better. 👍
@ 5:30 EST me too!
Same
Same here as well. Back pain sufferers unite!
Same here, minus the back pain.
Yep, spondylithesis back fusion here. Up to pee at 3am and up for good at 5am. Like old magazines we have back issues.
That Colorado has the 2.5L engine. The 3.6 has an exhaust y-pipe and the engine oil filter is a paper cartridge on top of engine. Good job on the trans oil change.
Years ago, there was a car group in my town that was all S10 pickups. They would swap in a 350 with a 700R4. Had to do a little "massaging" to the engine bay to get it to fully fit.
One of those vehicles that FORCED you to have fun! I think I'd take that over a turbo...
Ray glad you said that on how to properly do the transmission refill. I had to tell a ase certified mechanic from tire kingdom that he did mine wrong once and made them go back and do it the correct way
Ahh yes...if you would I need directions to the 👀 wash station! I got a good dose of brake clean when you double whammied the trans pan. 😂
I love my 98 s10 4.3 approaching 250k still going strong. Perfect for what I need a truck for
Out of round Cooper Tires.... shocking. Had them on an 85 Olds and the car shook like crazy. Come to find out the tires had the same bounce as this s10
Cooper tires are junk
Us both Ray...Got my 84 Blazer with a small block in high school...Still have it
A day without brake cleaner is like a day without sunshine😂
Love the Hank Jr playing in the background when you were checking the trans fluid level
Be careful on the service report on that Cadillac. The phrase "end of transmission" in this context, could sound like a big up-sell!😋😋
It seems to be a shop joke comment IMHO. ATF, engine oil, they're all a huge nuisance when they hit your clothing, especially when they are hot.
Postal delivery vehicles that have been around for the last 30 years or so are mostly S-10 trucks with Grumann boxes on them. They are called LLVs (Long Life Vehicles). They have lived up to their names.
This is what made me decide a different career path was for me. Back in the mid 90's I was doing a tranny pan and filter on a 1500 Silverado with the 700r4. As I was unscrewing the last bolt to release the pan, one of the guys tapped me on the shoulder. Needless to say, lots of expletives were let loose and fluid found places were I think there is still some there to this day. I'm a better IT guy anyway, so thanks for the bad flashback Ray, LOL.
Not having a drain hole/bolt is just uncivilized! My 80's Mercedes has one on its ATF pan. I have converted our fleet's Durango (46RE) and Econoline (4R70W or something) to pans with drain holes. (Dorman for the Dodge (it's fine !) and and an actual Ford part for the van.
@@redrider7730 I have a Fumoto valve on my cheap Dorman stamped steel pan and it's a nice 'n tidy way to drain 1 gallon of ATF so I can add four fresh quarts. I used to wonder how goofy it might be to do a fluid change in between normal filter change services, then I noticed that the severe duty maintenance schedule for my old Mercedes recommended exactly that.
I have two Mag Hytec diff covers in the fleet and like them a lot. Never felt the urge for more fluid capacity, but still might do their pan for the Dodge at some point in the future.
PEBKAC errors are universal.
@@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 Do not start talking tranny fluid changes to a gen 7 Honda Accord (6 cyl) guy!
@@stevewolf2620 How about filters? Did they even give you a filter?!
Oh that hit home on draining wrong fluid. Twilight oil change and did that... ended up with trans fluid change, 2 oil filters and 10 qts of synt. Yep, i have lighting now! lol
Or,,,, too many beers! LOL
Good morning Ray, watching from England as always 👍
i had an old 93 S10, was a great little truck
Love the care and detail Ray puts into his inspection and diagnosis. I need to take a road trip and have Ray inspect the front suspension on my SUV. In two years of constant shop visits, no one locally has been able to solve annoying passenger's side suspension chunkiness. I've just given up that it it is what it is, but I know there has to be a solution.
RIGHT?!? If it was cost effective to drive from TN to Florida just to have Ray look at my truck I absolutely would!
The lack of competent vehicle techs is Depressing. Likely to continue til compensation trends improve
Ray level techs are 1 in a billion. It’s good to watch the TH-cam greats teach us things.
@@peted5217, Exactly, if you haven't already check out today's video from South Main Auto Repair LLC, it illustrates the horror of dealer shops!!
@@michaelray5595 Glad that you could find his shop.
Hooray I'm sorry I couldn't say anything but I noticed the hoses coming off the pump when you first started out but it's not a two-way conversation sorry about getting oil on yourself I've done it it's no fun have a good weekend
Gotcha Ray!! Chrysler key in s-10 doesn’t work!! Have a good day!
Good Eye ! LOL
Happy Friday Ray , thanks for not stopping with the first owner refuses repairs and you ended up having another short and then you found one that could be completed making for a better video !
Your vids are greatly appreciated by many! I want to thank you for going above and beyond to help people! There aren't a lot of people who care anymore. I'm a lifelong sub!!! Thx again Ray
I had a 89 Cougar that its Transmission got to a point that it slipped and had shifting issues when it was started from Cold. Once the engine had been warmed up for 15-20 minutes. Then the trans worked just fine. until the engine was cold again.
It's never a wasted unproductive day for us. Nice collection Ray.
Thank you I've been trying to get sober to get a job at a shop but today feels better
Cooper tire are usually pretty good quality, but they sometimes have uniformity problems or are "out of round" often which leads to vibrations. The retailer/ seller should have seen that when they put them on. Silver lining, Cooper will warranty that. The vogue tire on that caddy are expensive, but garage. We refer to those as "mustard and mayonnaise" with the gold and white wall.
Bought two new Cooper tires on the rear of my old S-10. Tires wore out in about 9,000 miles.
Yes Ray, I'd love to have the Typhoon/Cyclone too. I had a Red Blazer in that year range myself. I understand the love.
When replacing the transmission fluid, you should take the solenoids out and clean the metal shavings from them. If too much builds up it can cause shifting problems.
Interesting comment. Maybe the metal shavings affect the solenoids' operation.
Thing is on the tehcm the solenoids are riveted together
Well, yes. Too much metal on the solenoids is a problem. Like metal from the planetary gears, bearing failures or other more serious issues that are the root cause of the metal. If you’re cleaning and significant metal from your trans, you have bigger problems coming.
@@larryreno8293, I would have to agree but I have seen plenty of transmissions that have metal shaving that are in perfectly good working order other than a shifting problem and have lasted years afterwards.
Gotta love the "Clear the codes. That'll fix it" people.
I love S10s too. A few months after graduating highschool, I bought a 92 Sonoma. I loved that truck. Had it 11 years. But stupid Ohio and it's stupid salted roads all winter. I don't miss the rusty heap I sold. I miss the nice shiny truck I originally bought 11 years prior.
These longer videos are awesome!
No dipstick, brilliant idea GM. I do like the standpipe though. Clamp your fill hoses Ray.
I've seen a few too many of Precision Transmission's videos to be willing to accept that it's "okay" to leave the old filter neck seal in that transmission. XD You always want to pull it out and replace it with the new one that comes with the new filter! It's apparently common enough to neglect to take the old seal out before stuffing the new filter in that you end up with the seals double-stacked in a channel not designed for it, so the filter sits too low and when you bolt the pan back on it'll crack the filter neck and make the filter basically useless. Mr. Crich over at Precision Transmission uses a hook pick to get to that seal; maybe try one of those next time you gotta do a job like that. :)
Except two seals wont fit at a time And you cannot put the pan back on if the filter isn't in all the way. Unless there's some rare instance I'm not aware of they are designed not to fit unless correct. Also the new filters only come with new seals if it's the o-ring type. Watch harder.
Ray, here’s a thought. Take a bilge pump from a small boat ($30 or so) and make a hand-held pump using a small 12 volt and your famous electrical long-leads with a switch (tinker till you have a design that will fit in your hand) Then, using the container you used to check what was in the tranny, fill it to the “specified” level and pump from it to the trans. No overfill because you used the “numbers” and no spills because you’re not hand pumping.Try it…you’ll like it.
Hey Ray, didn't Eric O once show off a drill-powered pump for filling transmissions like that? Maybe something to add to the tool collection?
As I remember that drill pump was a “less than impressive”. How about the old blow gun in the jug trick to push it out through a hose that Briansmobile1 did a video on?
@@thomas7770 Ray played with that concept, too, I think.
I used one of those pump sprayers for garden chemicals. Pump it up and squirt it in. The new ones have plastic wands that you can use a heat gun to adjust.
I have a pneumatic atf fill tool. It looks like a big chemical sprayer, but it holds 5 gallons of atf and can be preasurized to 60 psi. It pumps fast.
@@thomas7770 I have a lid that I screwed an air fitting and tube into. Fits on the new bottle of trans fluid, wind the regulator down to 20psi... easy and costs nothing.
One day, no doubt, I'll end up with a defective bottle with a bad seam and oil all over the floor. So far though, it's been working for over 5 years and the lid doesn't let go until 30psi, which is handy for some of the thicker diff oils.
My 1st vehicle was an 85s-10 long bed 2.8v6 5speed auto. Fun truck and easy to work on. Trash truck with bad brakes totalled it out
I was looking at the hose thinking that is gonna fall off, they make battery operated Fluid pumps that would work well for this type of application.
I got a cheap one off of Amazon. It's noisy, but a lot quicker that pumping it manually.
That GM 4.3L is my favorite. Had a 01 Blazer with one years ago. Did a cat back exhaust that wasn't too aggressive sounding. But I got compliments from guys in V8's regarding the sound. Performed great for a long time. Too bad the rest of the vehicle rusted away around it...
Funny thing ... Eric O. dropped his light on his video today and said "Flashlight gravity" 😂
Thanks Ray, can never understand why trans manufacturers often don’t bother with dip sticks anymore, much easier than a standpipe setup. Always enjoy your vids and learn something new every time. Goodonya from Oz.
Because they don't want you to maintain your transmission so it breaks sooner and you have to buy a new car
Great job brother, as always 🫡
Well good morning Ray there's nothing like a whiplash in the morning LOL😂😂😂
I am surprised you did not completely empty the trans pan before you installed a new gasket. What a ridiculous way to have to fill a transmission!
Yes, he did empty the pan, wiped it clean, cleaned the maggot (magnet) b4 putting the gasket on. Didn't you see all the tranny fluid in the pan? There was a lot more than 3.2 qts just in the pan. If that stand pipe is there as a level mark to decide how much to fill, why was there so much to drain out 2+ qts, was it overfilled to begin with??
On clearing codes... I have Torque Pro set to automatically scan for, verbally announce, and then clear trouble codes on my 2006 F350...
But that's just because it only ever throws two codes. P0401 (EGR Flow Insufficient - which is on purpose) and P0672 (Glowplug Circuit #2 Open)
So, yeah. If it ever DOES throw something else, I'll know, but driving around with the MIL on all the time annoys the hell out of me.
Morning Ray, omg you should see the one that came into the shop yesterday, the one rotor was literally the thickness of a business card, no floor at all just the carpet and underlay, all tires have the belts showing , and they only wanted the starter replaced, I refused the job, ended up selling them a grand caravan for 3k
Shawn well done take the death traps off the road
Happy Ending Storey,,,,, just say the owner doesn’t have the 3K,, you put on a +/-$ 200.00 starter on,,, owner leaves your shop,,,blows a rotten brake line,,,causes an accident,,,, well it had brakes when it left “your “ shop,,,,,, never happened to me in 50 yrs. ,, but the shop would be dragged in ?
When the filter comes with a new seal you did what I would have done and that is replace it. Keep up the good work and maybe one day I’ll get the ambition to drive my rot box down to you just for a bit of help ( oh I should tell you I’m in NY )
Get yourself an old milk crate and put the gallon containers in it, that way they won't tip over while transferring the fluid
Actual milk crates from a dairy are protected properties via the USDA.
But places like Walmart and dollar stores have good replicas.
@@BA-gn3qb Yes, and they are quite handy!
Regarding the last vehicle's fluid/filter transmission service. It definitely looks like the alignment pins in the rubber gasket should point up and go into the provided holes we see in the case.
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So... I'm confused.... Pulling out the stand pipe plug is how you determine it's at proper level..... But when you first pulled out that plug, 2.5 quartz drained. Was it 2.5 qts overfilled?
Dude. Same exact thought and question
He pulled the plug when the engine is off, and the trans fluid drains back into the pan. You check the level with the engine on.
@@mvmorr01 okay... That makes sense... I have zero experience with these dipstickless transmissions (but honestly feels like a scam by the manufacturers to make maintenance more difficult, ensuring premature failure)
@@johntetreault I think the OEMs see it this way: weeding out the amateurs and preventing premature failure.
@@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 I highly doubt that.... I'm sure they more likely view it as "good enough to last until the end of warranty terms, but we can't have people keeping cars on the road for 20 years"
Another day watching Ray great work
I welded an O2 sensor bung to the bottom of my 6L80 pan the first time I changed the filter to make drain and fill fluid changes easier. I know it some is still in the converter and lines but cleaner fluid, happy transmission.
Plus, I really hate that exhaust crossover.😆
thankyou Ray, have a great weekend and see you in the next one,,,👌👌
It's common problem with pwm solenoid (pulse with modulator) in gm transmission front pump. 100,000 + miles It's time to have rebuild
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Hey Ray, long time watcher and occasional commenter. Just wanted to let you know that you inspire me to be the best at what I do and then some. I love cars and I was recently afforded the opportunity to purchase my dream car being a 2019 Dodge Charger Hellcat. I hope you stick around for a long time and give me a welcome break from time to time as well as perspective on a lot of things.
Hi Friends 👋🏻, good diagnosis. I wish more people remembered to change their trammy fluid on time to save themselves. This situation seems to be a trendy theme; old as time. That is a RAD S10, I woulda reshaped the key for him to fit. I’ve got a 00 tacoma 2.7 and I have also had ghost vibration issues with for a long time on and off and I think it is the tires. The vibration can cause other components to fail as well. Any thoughts on small 2WD rwd pickup vibrations? Note that when measuring hot Tran fluid, if it is too hot to touch it may have expanded and cold fluid will measure less.
2wd 4Runner owner…
Rear wheel bearings went out on mine and made it feel like it wanted to wander all over the road
The Old Worn Check Ball trick ....?
Common prob in other GMs . Fixed 6l80 w plate/ck ball update kit. Ya , Valve Body must come out
My experience on gm trucks is to either change the fluid early and often or don’t at all. Changing the fluid on an old transmission will wash the clutch material out. People wonder why their transmissions start to slip after changing the fluid.
@@peted5217 yeah the plate on the valve body is common issue with high mileage.I seen the steel balls punch right threw.when I rebuild I replace it is a must
@@tx4runner459 Same with my 09 and 14 4wd tacos
Brought a smile to my face hearing good ol Hank playing in the background
Serious question, Mr. Ray: When you have vehicles on the lift, it looks like the door bangs the frame of the lift. Is there some sort of padding/protection on the lift to keep from dinging up doors? Spellcheck tells me "dinging" isn't a word. I beg to dingalingiffer.
Yes I don't remember who sells them but there is a heavy foam pad that can be purchased for that problem, think it would be option to buy from the hoist lift people.
I can believe out of round. I had the same trouble with a set of Coopers a couple years ago. Cooper Star Fires were out of round.
First thing I would do is to have Service Writer call Customer and ask them what the was the codes they cleared 🤔
Something “stinks “ here , as usual ! Customer may not know codes , but cleared under 3 miles away , Friday car , bye - bye ! LOL
I don't know how many times my brain yelled out "That's what she said..." at the end of this video.
Ray, I was mesmerized by the spinning U joint, too, but kinda disappointed you didn't shoot brake cleaner at it.
Is it wise to use the words "end of transmission" in your notes for that Cadillac?
@43:10- I doubt the Jasper engine is new. It is more than likely rebuilt.
Ray, I see you always have your trusty Snap-on Apollo 100th Edition diagnostic scanner close by. I was wondering what scanner would you recommend for the DIY home mechanic? Aultel? Snap on? Launch?
What vehicle are you driving? What's your budget? And whatcha looking to do with it?
I just had a vibration on my 2020 SRW 1ton and the tire separated and threw the entire tread off on I-10!!!
👏👏👏Ray I know that everyone does things differently. I alway take the transmission pan to the parts washer & clean the inside & outside, put the new gasket on it then install it back on the tranny, saves from using extra brake clean. After about auto manufacturers pinching pennies buy not using oil pan drain plugs, transmission fill tubes with dipsticks, before I buy a vehicle, I’ll make sure that those items are there first. Just think when you get home, your stress free
The reason they removed the transmission fill tubes/dipsticks is because they are sealed transmissions. You're not supposed to even look at the transmission unless there's a problem with it. No oil changes or flushes, no maintenance at all, only repairs if something actually breaks. They are designed to be maintenance free. Also, opening the transmission yourself can void the warranty with a lot of the car manufacturers.
@@williameldridge9382 that's the biggest line of bullshit I've heard . you believe that? you think going 150k miles with the same tranny fluid is ok? no. it's not. they do it so you'll burn the tranny out after the warranty and buy a new tranny from them, or a new car or truck.
As you started pumping fluid into the trans I said that hose is going to come off, it is half way off now. Guess you didn't hear me. Thanks for sharing.
I don’t know why there isn’t a history of cleared codes. Engineers always seem to miss the simple things.
10 years ago , a code/s can be cleared , but we could “see
“ the codes “in history “ not no more ,
My truck will never get in the army with that stuff on its record!
@@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 The army has low standards
OMG, a "Buckaroo Banzai" quote first thing in the morning. Love it! Thanks Ray.
So I caught a video of your life story that a guy told and man you've been down a road or two haven't ya? Really like your transparency with your customers.
Great analogy with the fire alarm regarding erasing DTC's