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!

Just did this on my 2016 Sierra. Did the wood and rachet jack trick thanks to this man. Worked like a charm.

Awesome video man. Thank you very much. I’ve seen about 30 of these jobs done on KZread 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!

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!

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 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 .

@lennysczechowicz7282

4 жыл бұрын

how tight is good?

@norain31

4 жыл бұрын

@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 .

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.

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 KZread. Came across your video with the 2x4 & had the pan free in less than 10 mins. I can't thank you enough!!!

@DustinT

2 жыл бұрын

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.

The 2x4 board technique worked great thanks for the idea.

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.

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.

@JiggyZigZag

Жыл бұрын

U end up doing it? I'm thinking about it on my 17 1500

The trick of strap It works in my Chevy Silverado 2009 good job man 👍

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.

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.

Thank you for all the helpful vids. I have learned a lot from you to apply to my ‘14 Silverado

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.

@aaronr7389

Жыл бұрын

6 or 8 speed transmission?

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.

Your board and ratchet strap trick did the job. Thanks

Just completed this on my 2018 1500. Thanks for the info!

I have watched several of your videos...pretty good content my man ! Also I am loving the frogs 🐸

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.

Thanks for the help Chief, this video came in clutch

This video was amazing thank you for the upload. I did the service today and this video helped a ton thanks

Ratchet strap and 2x4 worked!! Saved my ass lol

Very good job at explaining and good angles.

I feel confident enough to try this on my 04 Sierra... It will be my first time, fingers crossed. Thanks for the video!!

@TheFunnyMusician

3 жыл бұрын

Dope to see women getting under the hood too 👌🏾

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

@TheTexican05

8 ай бұрын

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. 👌 🍻

@antoniostewart9650

5 ай бұрын

Have you ever had the chevy shake?....in thinking maybe to change my transmission fluid

Awesome job! I’m ready to do this now!

Need to get a headlamp :). Great tutorial. Thanks!

The 2x4 trick really is a good idea i work on cars for a living and didnt think of that not a nad idea

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.

Keep up the good work bud!

Great camera work!

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 🤣

@DustinT

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, I’m glad it helped! A 2 post lift would be my dream 😂

Nice video man found it to be very helpful! 👍👍👍

Bro I love your truck the color the wheels it’s really nice 🔥🐐

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.

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!

@thaddeuslogan4867

2 жыл бұрын

you prolly dont care at all but does someone know a trick to get back into an instagram account? I somehow lost the account password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me.

@thaddeuslogan4867

2 жыл бұрын

@Leonard Fox thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and im in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later with my results.

@thaddeuslogan4867

2 жыл бұрын

@Leonard Fox it worked and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thanks so much, you saved my ass :D

@leonardfox5188

2 жыл бұрын

@Thaddeus Logan glad I could help xD

Great video💯 really helped me out alot🤘 keep up the great videos man

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.

Good info and easy to understand. Thanks!!

Smart move with the 2X4 and strap. Thanks for the video chief, it should help in the process

@brandonjones152

Ай бұрын

Go wild !

Really enjoyed your video- the frogs in the background put it over the top!

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.

Great idea using the 2x4 and ratchet strap !

Great video, TONS of help!

Great info. Strap idea is awesome.

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.

@jayosiris8944

6 ай бұрын

That’s what I plan to do

Bro thank you so much for this video!!! 🤝

Great Videos Thank You!

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

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.

Great video!

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.

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

Ratchet strap was money. Great no bullshit tip

good job! Gotta do it on my '16

Thanks man,,good video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Nice video thanks for the video

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 😂😂

@briantruck2284

Жыл бұрын

It should be fine if u don't tow or race . Put that fresh fluid

great job well done thank you .for video

Good Job brother. Thanks 👍

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

Great job

Awesome job bro keep up the great job 👍

Enjoyed your video, very informative and well done... Thank you.

Nice job. It’s important to fasten those bolts to specs because of the gasket

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

2 жыл бұрын

$299 was most likely just a fluid change where there suck out as much as they can through the dipstick.

@kukri1877

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@kukri1877

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@charlieg1731

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnkosar8353 you flush this tranny so just say goodbye and head to the next trans shop

Good job man..

I've done this on my 03 Tahoe.. now gotta do it on my 16... it kinda sucks!! My 03 had a drain bolt but it was seized . Hope my 16 does🤞🏽

You made taking that pan off look like butter

Thanks, nice job 😊

Thanks Lunchbox!!

Like a rock....

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.

Only amsoil SS atf for me. Thanks for the quality video!

@gregoryking1745

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@JohnCunningham-sy5ug

3 жыл бұрын

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

@usawrestling8835

3 жыл бұрын

Amsoil the most overhyped thing out there.

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.

youre the man

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.

Nice job man

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!!

@DustinT

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea, thanks for the tip! I’ll be due for another fluid change before long

@MrRGiller

4 жыл бұрын

@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

@mattwalls1340

4 жыл бұрын

He probably just leases them. That's why he doesn't have time for "underprivileged poor people" lol

@mattwalls1340

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure, a 89 chevy corsica? Don't blow all your money in one place.

@elanciovelasquez-burns333

4 жыл бұрын

Yo Joe I’m sure your fun to be around

Good video! About how long did this take you to do?

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.

Hacksaw Jim Dugan would be proud of that 2x4 🤘🏻🤘🏻

I’m not knocking you and the vid at all, man. You did a good job. I just suck, apparently lol. But I had my 2015 ready to be changed, had a strap that I had pulling down the exhaust where you did and it would not allow the pan to slide out. I moved and worked it up and down left and right, I ratcheted more and more until I couldn’t. Still would not clear that god damned idiotic exhaust.(f*cking gm lol) I kept rewatching yours and others videos and was doing exactly the same as far as I could tell. I got a 2x4 in the same spot and had double ratchets straps even. Still no go. Every time I’d re-ratchet and have to release the one I had done to try and maybe readjust, I could see the exhaust pipe flex back up at least an inch or so from where I had indeed pulled it down a good bit. Like, wtf!? How god blessed far down does it have to go. 😂 I had my wife watch the vid even lol. I had her slide under and look and she couldn’t see where I was messing it up. I ratcheted so much that my ratchet strap teeth stripped and broke. I honestly have no idea what the hell I was doing wrong and why it wouldn’t clear. I now have my mechanic having to do a house visit tomorrow to help me figure it out. All the time I was doing the ratcheting rust and dirt would float from the exhaust and to my tranny and pan. 😔 I don’t care for rust to get into the pan because I plan on cleaning it out like you did, but now I’m afraid i have rust dirt up on the underside of the exposed trans. I mean, not much, but any amount is concerning. Afraid the new filter will clog or something. Just a cluster f*ck because that exhaust won’t apparently pull down low enough to allow the pan to clear the transmission where it catches. Anyway, absolutely not your fault, of course. The video makes it very clear. I just am at a loss as to why the heck mine refused to clear. I was out there an hour just stuck on that. I don’t want this to scare others from doing it themselves, as I think my issue is an outlier and they’ll likely be fine, but just know the biggest issue I can see is the clearing of the pan. The rest looks pretty easy regardless.

I had the Chevy Shake on my 16 Silverado. I actually had to do the FLUSH with the new Mobil 1 "blue label". It fixed the issue. I know they say not to flush a high mileage transmission, however, it was the only way to make sure 100% of the fluid was changed.

@pelon21015

2 жыл бұрын

@Billy Simms - How many miles did your truck have when doing your flush if your don't mind me asking? I have a 2016 Silverado LTZ and have been thinking about doing a flush as well using the Mobil 1 Blue Label fluid, but I'm at 94,000 miles...

@strafer69

2 жыл бұрын

@@pelon21015 120k

looks like you used the full syn fluid, the amazon link is for the regular, is the gm spec or your recommendation synthetic?

Do you recommend putting grey silicone on the corners? like when you change the oil pan gasket

I have a 2015 Yukon SLE I believe this is the same kit for mine but did the filter and gasket come together

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.

@fishyhobby3697

4 жыл бұрын

Why don't they put a plug in to begin with? Really annoying.. what kind of plug do you recommend?

@nathanmedema5458

3 жыл бұрын

Can you change the filter thru the drain bolt??!

@Bandito518

3 жыл бұрын

@@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 job. How long did it took?

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.

@aaronr7389

Жыл бұрын

My 2016 says 45k per intervals, I feel like 30k is more like it as well.

@elevated-apparel

7 ай бұрын

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

@raulserna9871

7 ай бұрын

@@elevated-apparel so what happened

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.

@lew-e

3 жыл бұрын

Im going to be hauling a decent sized TT pretty soon and thought about doing this while I did the fluid change

@bilmac36

2 жыл бұрын

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!

What about the oil that's left in converter? Should you change twice?

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!

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.

So do you poor exactly back in what you lost or check with the dipstick if its full enough?