How To Change The Transmission Fluid And Filter On A Chevy Tahoe/ GMC Yukon/ Cadillac Escalade
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- Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomotive.com takes you step-by-step through the process of changing the transmission fluid and filter on a 2007-2014 Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade with 4L60 automatic transmission. You will need 5 quarts of dexron VI full synthetic transmission fluid. The 6L80 automatic transmission is the same process but it holds 7.4 quarts of dexron VI full synthetic transmission fluid.
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A good tip if you’re doing it alone and don’t have someone to help pry the exhaust. Use a ratchet strap on the exhaust after the y on the exhaust and ratchet it down around the cross member below . Works perfect every time and save your energy for better things
I sure hope this works. VERY FRUSTRATED. What an after thought by the manufacturer. I tried loosening the trans. mount and raising the rear of the trans. I still couldn't get the pan out. I didnt want to break bolts on the exhaust, so I had to put it back together and look for another video. Now I will go back and try this. Sounds good the ratchet strap. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
I had good luck with the ratchet strap...gotta use the big one though.
I also moved the gasket down (toward the engine) to give another bit of room.
Forget the pick for the filter gasket. I used a screw driver to push the edge away, then vice grips to grab, another pair to hold onto said vice grips and a hammer to make a poor man's slide hammer 😂
I also weigh (or measure) the fluid that comes out to logic check how much goes in. If you've never checked trans fluid level, look it up.
Good video, got me 90% there.👌
@@brucebrown201 it’s still gonna be a little tight but it’s very doable
@@joshbrown5756 honestly I’ve never changed the filter neck gasket in the trans if it goes in nice and snug I’d say there’s nothing to worry about. But it’s totally optional. Now if it’s loose going back in definitely I would replace it
ONE OF THE BEST MADE VIDEO'S THAT I HAVE SEEN, AND THE INSTRUCTION WAS SO COMPLETE, THAT I AM GOING TO COMPLETE THE FLUID AND FILTER CHANGE MYSELF, ON MY 2007 GMC YUKON.
arnold l. arrington glad you like the video and it’s helpful. Thank you for posting this and watching!
I have also subscribed to your site, and put it on my Facebook page for my family and friends to use; again thank you for the time you spent making this great video.
arnold l. arrington thank you so much for helping me spread the word of How to Automotive. It means the world to me thank you!
Good Luck .
I can't find the tcm. Is the tcm in the transmicion$?
Thank you for keeping the pace fast. It's hard to find instructional videos where the info is fed quickly and without repetition.
Right on it was a solid video
I can’t believe the pan doesn’t have a drain, smh. Great video, best I’ve seen!
American cars almost never have drain plugs on the transmissions and differentials, no idea why
Yeaaa.. Dumbest thing everrrrr!
Filter is key to success don't quit your day job! In my eyes your a Mopar fan.
@@markii72 built for success my friend. That's why Allison courperated an external filter for import loving fokes like you.
Excelent video
Very thoughtful to teach everyone how to do a transmission fluid change ... Appreciate it so much !
Glad you like the video. Thank you for watching!
Thank you I was going to take the exhaust down and a bolt stripped. Glad I found this method I got the pan out instantly
U are the real mvp I just saved about 400$ bucks dealer quote and I put some amsoil ATF in there with oem gasket and oem filter thanks for the vid man!
Great video....Was a little nervous about doing it, but you make it look easy.
Fabulous tutorial. Fast, quick and concise. Just how it should be.
Great class on how to change the transmission fluid, gasket, and seal
Wayne Lipscomb thank you and thank you for watching!!
Some other channel advise torquing the bolts inside to specs since they can loosen. Would you advise that?
Excellent video , I was using a torx. 30 no wonder I couldn’t get the torx screws off
thanks the trick of the prybar saves lots of headaches exhaust removal is more work than changing the fluid and filter ken
Is a "relax" pass recommended ? I know in some situations that the bolts will "relax".
I have a 2013 Yukon. I made a vacuum cleaner for it myself and it is much better than before
When is recommended to change the fluid on a 2007 Yukon at how many miles ?
dont u have to tight the valve body as well? what is the torque spec for it?
Excellent video and nicely done. I think a blind seal puller with a slide hammer would be less dangerous to the walls of the transmission. What about the remaining fluid in the torque converter?
lkazanov I try to make the videos with the tools that most people Will own. I agree with you the slide hammer would be a better tool. As far as the rest of the Fluid goes this is a basic service not a complete flush.
Really appreciate it, thanks for sharing. I got a question regarding the frequency of changing the transmission fluid in terms of time not milage. I got a 2011, 1500 Seira pick up truck. The last time I changed the fluid was on 2015 and since then I only drove it 31k Mile. The transmission looks ok, level is also ok. Do you recommend changing the fluid?
Is there an easier way to remove the gasket where the filter sits
Excellent video. Very thorough. Thank you.
Excelent video, very clear and easy to follow through
Awesome video I’m going to change filter and oil from 2010 Escalade I did to my 93 Silverado but it looks easier on this one
Great tutorial here. I learned to change my motor mount from a TH-cam video...and if I can do that, I can definitely do this trans fluid change. Thanks for this video!
Trey Hollis glad the video is helpful. You can Service your transmission and save some money. Good luck and thank you for watching!
could you explain how to change the motor mounts? I have a 07 avy and I want to replace those mounts myself. Thanks!
Johan Seminario you ever get around to replacing that engine mount? I watched a video on TH-cam and was kinda discouraged. Wasn’t as simple as I hoped lol
I'm going to do this on my 08 Silverado next week when the weather cooperates. It's got 189k miles on it, but the fluid color doesn't look bad.
Plan on using a cheap HF pump to get most of the fluid out.
Going to make a slide hammer for the filter seal. 12" gal. nipple, a tee on the bottom, and a 3/4 coupling over the pipe. Screw it in and go.
Also putting a pan with a drain back on it.
Very good easy to follow video,wow! Subscribed
Thanks Brian. Perfect video.
Thanks for detailing the prybar in order to remove the pan. So many other people actually jack the transmission up 3/4". I like your way better. I'd love ❤️ to have a Lift instead of Jack stands.
Gregory Heath writing on the exhaust is a little bit make it really easy. Having a Lift is a big advantage. Thank you for watching!
Wonder if this is similiar procedure on a 2007 Sierra?
Great detailed vid
splash yes it is the same.
Great vid, and especially the instructions on the linkage!
BusaBob's Racing glad to help. Thank you for watching!
Great video. Very informative something I can do at home.
Stepheon Coles glad the video is helpful. Thank you for watching!
Was that transmission a 4L60E or a 6L80E?
I can not figure how to pry on the exhaust manifold. Im using the frame and prying up on it but it’s not moving that much. What am I doing wrong ?
I have this same model truck and my transmission won't go into drive. It reverse fine, no squealing or nothing. It just won't move when I press the accelerator. Any suggestions on what's causing this?
Weres the dip stick from transmission located I have a 2010 chevy tahoe LT have to add half of quart to it..
Useful video right here thanks for sharing my man
Great Video bro!
Great tutorial. Very nice description with video. Thanks for sharing. Not sure if you can do this in a home garage but still nice to see how it is done.
I just did it. It sucked.
@@samuelw.3992 Why what happened? I would imagine have a lift would help tremendously! I saw a streak of transmission fluid on incline driveway on my 2008 Tahoe....ugggghhhh 🤦♀️💅💃...
@@atticdust6581 @Attic Dust lol it was just a pain in the butt. the bolts were rusted for that throttle cable bracket. i did manage to take one out. then i forced out of the way. then i took a 4' piece of 2x4 and a ratchet strap and rigged that up to ratchet the exhaust down an i barely got the pan out. i had force it yet. and of course reinstalling the pan was just as fun.. lets just say i learned a few things... lmao
This is the best video to fix a gasket pen transmission oil
Dip goes towards the back or rear end right
Great video. Helps a lot.
Glad you like the video. Thank you for watching!
Did my 08 Silverado today. Guess I got lucky, didn't have to remove anything. Pumped the fluid out first, took out the bolts and shoved the pan over to the passenger side a little and angled the driver's side down a little and it came right out. Didn't have any RTV to hold the gasket on, so I used an 8" zip tie on each side to hold it in place until I could get some bolts in it.
The video was very helpful. The only bummer on service was the fact that when the pan did slide out it bumped a solenoid. Now after putting it together I have a P0976 code...shift solenoid b circuit low in ECM memory. Unless there is a TCM plug on the outside that got jostled, it seems like I'm going to have to open it up again and make sure the offending sole oil is plugged in. Hopefully thats a it is and thanks to the video I'll be done faster this time.
What ended up happening?
good video. explained clearly. thanks a lot.
Jason S thank you!
I wish if i can find someone expert like you Bro.
I ended up drilling and tapping a hole in my pan with a low profile drain valve. Sits lower than the magnet and makes the drain process a lot easier. Made a nice weekend project!
OMACMedicFiveZero very innovative thank you for sharing!
How to Automotive Well I actually used this video to change my fluid back when this vid came out and thought there had to be an easier way. I also installed heat pads on the transmission and engine oil pans to help out on those below zero mornings. Keeps everything nice and not frozen :) So thank you for an awesome video.
OMACMedicFiveZero I'm in San Diego so we don't see much cold weather here.
can you give info. and parts on adding the drain plug. How is it working out? any leakage afterward? interesting.
So is it 5 quarts across the board? Doesn’t matter what model you have? 5.3 or 6.2
How would I know which transmission i have on my truck? I have a 2007 Tahoe LT 4x4 with the 5.3. I'm pretty sure it's a 6 speed. I need to order the filter on Amazon and want to make sure I have the right part come in.
🤣 what?? It literally says PRND321 THATS A 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION...
Thanks man! Great video!
Thank you for watching!
God bless you, bro, for being honest
Does this work on suburban 2008
Does this process work for 2013 tahoe ppv
How about the torque converter, it has fluid in it also...
Don't even own a Tahoe and watched the whole video!! Nice DIY.
Lol thank you!
Great video thanks.
Doing it on jack stands , it’s hard af I couldn’t get enough clearance with someone helping me pry the exhaust down if u r not doing it in a car lift it’s complicated
I used pry bar and put a jack on the side to lift the pry bar up as much as needed. That bent it enough.
Great video gays,tku perfect guide
I have a 2007 Chevy Silverado 5.3l Z71 4x4, is it the same steps and process and same fluids??
Superrt_ yes it’s the same 👍🏻
Thank you so much my 07 suburban was saying transmission hot idke engine went park pop my hood checked my dip stick transmission fluid was dirty im like oooh that the problem i now know i have drain my transmission as well as chsnge my fikter i surely will be doing thst i wish i had the compact it would make life easy
I must have a unicorn or I just didn’t have a pry bar or anything similar so I say there for 10 mins wiggling the pan around after I pulled the gasket around it. Gasket not in between pan and tranny and a 45 ish degree angle and the pan slide right out. Have a video of me pulling the pan on and off a few times just to show it works.
Ametures probably shouldn't use an impact on trans pan bolts at least break em lose before you do might damage the bolts depending on how rusty everything is. T bar or speed wrench is a good tool for those bolts too.
Absolutely agree. If you it by hand, you can catch yourself If something doesn't feel right
Do you recommend replacing the full amount of fluid in a 200k mile transmission 6l80
I just did this with my 6l80. Just do exactly as what this guy did. Dont go with a "full flush". That may cause some problems later on. I'm at 180k on mine. If you see a whole lot of metal flakes in the fluid and the transmission shifts funny, then your torque converter may be on it's last leg. It'll also destroy your transmission. The torque converter is the weak point in the 6l80. Get an updated or 6l90 torque converter.
I can't remove the t40 screws. Any suggestions on how to break them loose
PBlaster on the bolts possibly?
Good video thanks
I have an 07 Yukon 2 wheel drive and that gasket and filter kit on Amazon says it doesn't fit. Does it?
Then I would check with your local parts supplier for the correct part.
I didn’t have to take the exhaust off just a lil wiggle
Is it the same process for a 2011 Suburban 1500 4x4? Thanks for the videos! :)
Was it?
this is great. thank you
What transmission is this
Is it possible to replace solenoids at same time! Thanks
With a pan off you can definitely change the solenoid
Did y’all reuse the existing transmission bolts or did y’all get new ones?
Just reuse the original bolts
I need to do a transmission service on a 2007 GMC Yukon XL that is all wheel drive. Will the front drive shaft need to be removed in order to perform the service?
Daniel Cevello pretty sure you do not need to remove the driveshaft
How to Automotive awesome! Thanks for the fast reply.
Separate question - how often would you recommend changing the fluid in the transfer case?
Daniel Cevello I believe it's every 15 to 20,000 on the GM trucks but if you're towing I would do it at least once a year.
How to Automotive great! Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it
The impact, chordless power is a game changer.
thank you for posting!
airlite44 thank you for watching!
What about the old fluid remaining in the torque converter?
This is only a “drain and refill” trans fluid change and not a complete flush. Drain and refill is always recommended compared to a full flush.
Will the prybar trick work on a 2017 Silverado?
James H I believe so but I’m not 100% sure.
how many miles should the transmission oil be changed?
My 09 avalanche 150000
is this the same process for 2008 escalade?
Mark Grzeskowiak yes it will be the same procedure. Thank you for watching!
Best video ever
Thank you!
Why not add a drain plug ?
Is this the 4l60e or 6l80
The gauge cluster had D321, was this was a 4l60 or a 6l80?
The 6 speed has M for gear selector.
Yes helpful video
i've seen a video where the guy lossens the bolts on the exhaust supports just enough to lower the exhaust to get the oil pan out
@@gjoniny that can work.
Thank you sir!
I overfilled my 13 tahoe 5 years ago. Just said fuck it. Trans runs like dream. Fluid clean and clear.
What about the old fluid that remains in the cooler lines? How do you remove that fluid?
You would have to flush the transmission to remove all of it
Also nearly half the old fluid remains in the torque converter. The only way to get everything out is to flush the system. But this is a typical guild change procedure.
If you install a drain plug, you could fill, run, drain. Fill, run, drain 4 or 5 times to self flush it. It's not as fast as a shop, but eventually, you'll be all good fluid. Buy about 12 extra quarts. You'll lose about 4 qts per drain.
I also recommend changing the filter after this process, as you'll just load up the filter with crap if you change it first.
What is the difference with a 4wd
Awesome thank you alot 💪
Thank you for watching!
Leave it a touch off of the max line so it doesn't blow a gasket on a hot day going through the mountains. But great video!
How do I know which transmission I have in my 2007 Chevy Tahoe LT 2wd 5.3L?
The easiest way is to look for the tag that’s on the transmission somewhere usually by the back tail piece of it. Also you may be able to look it up through the vim number
@@HowtoAutomotive thank you I really appreciate it, earlier today I was having problems where I was trying to reverse over a little hump in my drive way. The car then kinda clunked then while still in reverse it was like I was just reviving the engine going no where.
I took a bath in the trans fluid
Is this a similar step on the 2003 Escalade?
sm0kiaxel yes it’s pretty much the same job.
Alright thanks
my tahoe 2007 doesn’t do the first what can it be some else had the same problem
1 st try Lucas oil see if that works
2 Change the oil & filter
3 A failing Solenoid “serviced”
Alot cleaner if you use the trans cooler line at the radiator to empty the pan.
Is there not a chance that you run the tranny dry and cause damage with that method??
@@bradleblanc2336 not at all. The only better scenario is a drain bolt in the pan.
Would this be the exact same with an 07 Avalanche?
The avalanche may have different crossmembers. But the process will be pretty much the same.
@@HowtoAutomotive ok thanks
My car is an escalade ext 07. 6.2 liters , is it the same procces an quantity ?
David Palomino yes it’s the same.
I'm assuming it's the same procedure on a 2013 Chevy Suburban 1500? Will removing the transmission pan by prying down the exhaust be the same?
Richard Knopf yes is exactly the same.
Very good thanks for the quick reply
Richard Knopf thank you for watching!
I thought GM stopped producing the 4L60E in 08?...
Did you flush?