1999 Chevy or GMC 5.7 Vortec Transmission Filter And Fluid Change

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[@isaach6695]

Cost me 150 for a trans flush, plus 30$ for the gasket and filter, plus tax, so i end up with about 200$ total, and i really appreciate this video, very detailed! Thank you. Perfect.

[@pamela5568]

You're a great instructor Thomas. I'm about to do this with my 1999 Chevy C/K 3500 with a 5.7 V8 Vortex, so I was happy to find your video.

[@zyplex1]

Good video, I actually do this for a living professionally and have to say, you've done an awesome job explaining step by step

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+zyplex1 thanks for your kind comments, and thanks for watching.

[@P1umb3r1]

Your trick with the dirt works AMAZINGLY WELL. You helped me a lot and made me take care of something I dreaded. Great details and information

[@clintharrell2258]

I love your videos, and your no-nonsense methods! I never would have thought to clean a pan with dirt, but it works like a charm! Thank you for your help!

[@RavenStorm702]

The dirt idea is brilliant. If you're a cat owner, I would imagine kitty litter might work well, too. Great video... thanks!

[@briandd27]

Dude I love this video. You're a lifesaver! I have a 96 Chevy S10 I'm going to change the transmission fluid on. This will be my first time tackling it. Initially I thought the job would be complicated to do but it looks easy. Thanks so much for the video.

[@tweezyyoutube]

How did it work out for u cause my transmission fuild just as black as his and now it won't shift at all so I know I need to definitely do this to my 98 chevy blazer

[@AFatherToTheFatherless]

@@tweezyyoutube he dropped the transmission on himself and died

[@sexysexyjulian6758]

​​@@AFatherToTheFatherlessoh damn RIP Briandd 😢let this be a lesson to y'all be careful when changing that tranny fluid! Edit: I wonder if the s10 made it through that terrible ordeal or if it suffered the same fate 🤔 maybe Brian and his s10- just like a trusty steed were laid to rest together... or maybe the truck was used as a coffin? Hey that's not a bad idea! When I go I'd like to be buried in my old chevy k1500! With a full tank of premium, tuned up and a fresh oil change- mobil 1 of course. Might as well have a new set of tires on her too. I'll take some a/t 10 ply shoes. Oh and my stereo HAS to be 100% working this part is important. A new paint job too for good measure and I reckon those new tires could use some attention, hit those babies up with some wax, make em shine. Gotta look good, no? Then I should be ready to hit the road in the afterlife. Did I just start a new trend?

[@thesoulofmemories]

Your cleaning method with dirt is not stupid at all, it’s just the primitive way of having the job done. Good video.

[@ajdaly5634]

Thank you Thomas. You are AWSOME. You educated me and helped me save money God bless you.

[@gunsandguitars6678]

cheapest transmission I could find was $1,800 I bought a rebuild kit hundred fifty bucks a rebuilt torque converter$ 60 and transmission fluid I'm at 10,000 miles on it and still running works great saved a lot of money KZbin Save Me $$$$. don't be afraid to get dirty ! great vid Rock on ☆

[@brianwillson3693]

Where did you building instructions?

[@johnbeyer4621]

Thanks for the cleaning tip. That's how I clean burnt pots and pans by the riverside. Very effective.👍.

[@antoniohooten9953]

That was real helpful for a person that don't know nothing bout fixing cars and truck

[@johnnyinfl]

Thanks my pan just started leaking and was about to have it towed to a shop. This will save me money to fix the ac next

[@midnightmechanic1293]

About to do this on my 98 Chevy with the 5.7 and this video helps a ton! Thanks for putting this out there! :)

[@duncang01]

the cigarette butt is the key to good clean pan. Great video. I left the old filter grommet in and then put the new filter in with a new grommet. Didn't think about it til 500 miles later and had to do it all over again.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

crap, now you're an expert! thanks for watching!

[@woodgoat8]

Man, this one of the best videos I have come across on chevy trans filter and fluid change. Thanks for being informative and detailed. Looking forward to more videos.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+angelo hearns your very kind, thank you for the great comments.

[@mauricemcilwain8999]

Hey fella ..everyones entitled to their opinion, just like myself. I think you have done an outstanding job educating us on a simpler way to get it done quick and efficient. Job well done thnx....

[@larrytomblin3061]

It's easy to see you know what you're talking about. You covered it all including saving diy peeps unnecessary expense. I never thought of using dirt and have never used solvents to clean in the interest of saving money. Paper towels have worked for me and that about rinsing with water and drying it thoroughly with a rag,; there's nothing better.Thank you.

[@jojopelletier9105]

Helpful...replacing my shift solenoids today..ty for the video

[@Mbuzz49x]

I have never seen someone clean a pan like that. but it turned out great!!

[@MartinFuentes126]

That actually was a neat truck with the dirt to absorb the excess oil in the pan👍

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

thanks for watching.

[@antiwandowning6314]

This is a really good video. Very helpful the dirt is the best . God really supplies all of our needs

[@Timmyskills]

You sir, are a smart man, and a straight shooter. My type of guy. I'd buy you a beer anytime!

[@mikedelatorre864]

Great video! I’ll be doing this very soon ... your thorough explanation is much appreciated

[@johncouncilman1886]

Excellent! I have 90' GMC 2500, did a flush & fill 40,000 miles ago, fluid is getting dark. I'm going to be changing it shortly, it shifts fine, no problems, I want to keep it that way. Great Video!

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+John Councilman thanks for watching.

[@edwardthayer9386]

Ypu can always tighten but can never untighten!! Great video!👑

[@jfg6597]

Dude thank you so much! I have a 98 Chevy Silverado 5.7 Vortec and this video helped tremendously. Using dirt to clean the pan is great! Makes sense, it is all natural and there are many cleaners out there that actually use dirt or "earth" in them. Awesome man, please keep doing videos!!

[@bryan6036]

Nice job Thomas! I like the simple cleaning method you used and good explanations given!

[@bobadams1696]

I’ve watched a few trans fluid/filter replacements. This is a good one. Clear instruction and good tips.

[@hankgs]

Awesome Vid dude..! LOVE the dirt- You are now "DIRTMAN.."!

[@miguelnazario6085]

Awesome vid , straight out & honest , & that's how u get the job done ! 👍

[@jaxthegiant]

Thanks bud. This is gonna come in handy. I have to change mine tommorrow. Wish me luck

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

good luck, your gonna do great!!! thanks for watching.

[@BigBird_714]

@chris Simmons how you do buddy?im going to do mine first time

[@-ThisIsTheWay-]

I Can't Believe how clean that pan is after the dirt method.

[@renaetawney5217]

I like the fact that you say it like it is. The little tricks of the trade. You made me chuckle a few times. I have a '99 Tahoe and am trying to figure out what has been leaking on the garage floor. I just wish I was a bit more limber to slide underneath with the creeper. Thank you.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

if you have a wall mirror, you can slide it under and shine a flash light at it, ive had to do that before. thanks for watching.

[@renaetawney5217]

Never would have thought of that...thank you!

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

yeppers, good luck. thanks for the comments, and for watching.

[@Omardottcom]

Thank you for this video. This video sure showed me alot and help me do a transmission flush and filter change on my car. i watched it several times so that when I got under the car I knew what to do. Took the fear out of doing the job myself thinking i was going to do something wrong and ruin my transmission or that it would leak. I tightened the gasket just like you said and no leaks what so ever and transmission is functioning perfectly. Thank you .

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

perfect, great job. thanks for watching.

[@tooosauceee7026]

“Just gonna give it a little tap here” hits the trans filter like the hulk hahahha jkjkjk great video man I like the dirt technique I’ve never seen that before but I tried it out and it works damn good. Thanks a lot brother I appreciate yuh for the help

[@broncornzallis8773]

Thank u sir i just bought my first chevy its a older tahoe this made me feel alot better doing it 👍

[@raulzepeda4179]

Hey boss your AWESOME ! My 87 blazer k5 was sitting for so long because of this problem and you just helped me fix it keep making videos!

[@jon316love9]

Great Video and step by step how to. It really calmed my anxiety of doing it myself. Much appreciated!

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

ha perfect, thanks for watching.

[@TBD3.0]

MacGyver has nothing on you.👍🏻 I've used the dirt trick too.👍🏻 Very effective and dirt cheap.👍🏻

[@04JALD]

I have a 96 vortec going to do this. Using dirt is smart best cleaning tool to use because u can always clean up dirt. Hoping to be picking up a 2005 vortec suburban soon. Thank you for your video.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

perfect, 2005, nice. thanks for watching.

[@chrischery8994]

Thanks for your good lesson, and transmission is looking so clean inside and outside

[@lennyhoo444]

thank you for such a great tutorial. this will be my first time changing a transmission filter, and you gave a lot of explanations i believe i really needed.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

great ! i am sure you will do it with no problems, keep us posted on how it went and if you ran into any different issues. thanks for watching.

[@carspec-therighteyebeforey77]

Thank you for this video! Performed this with confidence! Thanks for the tip on how to not overtighten!

[@I20runner318]

thanks for the cleaning tip it was aprecaite it

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

you got it, but a huge thanks to you for watching.

[@unluckymoun]

You are the BEST...I did it in your way....You are the man.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+Hallo thats awe some, i love when i hear people did it and saved the money, money, money. thanks a bunch for watching. thanks again hallo!

[@unluckymoun]

+thomas brian It is My pleasure..

[@barnabyjones6995]

When the fluid is that dirty, I usually add a quart of Lucas trans fix. Replace the dirty sludge with clean new red sludge.

[@lukiss01]

That's a good idea

[@mid-west_man]

Thank you for another great video, I bought a 1998 GMC Sierra K1500, that needs a lot of TLC, not sure what the other owners have done or not done, so your videos have helped me a lot, Thanks for sharing

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

you got it, thanks for watching jeff !!

[@woodssgaming7116]

Awesome video definitely give me a lot more confidence in doing this! I’m glad I watched this before paying someone else $150

[@michaelangelocandles]

Thank you for the detail in this video. Excellent job

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

Glad it was helpful!

[@venividivici4253]

Anything back in the day were great cars and trucks. Basically bulletproof. They don’t make them like the used to anymore sadly. I have a 97 Toyota Camry with original engine and transmission that is still going strong.

[@gmpny3945]

Thank you for all of your helpful suggestions. Much appreciated.

[@salinas2212]

Thank you very helpful... changed filter and oil on my chevy cargo van. First time.

[@danielgregory6622]

Thanks man, this helped a bunch. I'm waiting on parts to do this, along with all bushings & ball joints, shocks, etc.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

perfect, click on my name under this video and scroll down to what you need, i have videos on ball joints, bushings etc. just about everything on this same chevy. thanks for watching.

[@TheGijason11b]

Very good job explaining the change out process!

[@tanoktenahua1665]

Great video bro, I was about to do my brothers 94 Tahoe. This video really helped a lot thanks again..

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+omar cisneros great, thanks for the comments.

[@corykelly5789]

Man, your an excellent instructor.

[@stevedonelson5822]

@11:58 Im loving the homemade wooden car ramp. I bet it'll hold up a semi 🤔

[@atmfamilia]

Doing it myself :) thank you for this !!!

[@blackedelweiss601]

I have a e3500 work van with a 5.7, this still helps.

[@MrWestsiderider]

Excellent dude ! Thanks , I am about to tackle this job right now !

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

thanks for watching!

[@edgrrickett140]

That pan looked beautiful. Good way to do it!

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

and saved money ha, thanks for watching.

[@lasouverainemere]

Great video, thanks for the clear and detailed video!

[@rene3896]

Nice really appreciate the video A lot of good information. Thank you.

[@jaideadmond1716]

Awesome...watched this then did this...and yes it worked great pan came out looking good....2 thumbs up

[@bsloannnnn]

I changed mine, brand new pan with drain plug (98 yukon 4l60e) Rubber gasket with filter kit leaked. Felpro fiber gasket split at several bolt holes. Even torqued to recommended 9 ft lbs and cant seam to beat the leak or get a gasket to go on without splitting or leaking. Last stop is cork and hope it works

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

ping the bolt holes, with cork, only do about 7 lbs

[@bsloannnnn]

Ping them? Its a brand new pan, im just using cork as my last option because others havent worked out so well in my case. Even replaced dipstick tube seal as it had a small seep.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

you tried with rubber, now the new pan you have you will be trying cork, there fore it has been used at least once. you always ping the holes if it has been used, even once.

[@glengleason9980]

great video, getting ready to change my fluid on my 1999 GMC has 86000, looks like new

[@ricktrujillo9026]

You the MAN. Thanks for the best information ever.

[@AZsmoothrider]

I do all my own maintenance, and people for $35 +- you can buy a pan with a drain plug. Best money spent on transmission...it makes it alot easier..to not put off maintenance!

[@camaromustangmods3327]

The stepped pan is the deep pan. You have a pan with no step. Mine is the 1999 tahoe 2 door with z71 package if that matters.

[@ronaldtaylor2940]

Awesome video , question how do you feel about using parts cleaner after dropping the pan instead of wiping with a cloth. I haven’t tried it yet but I’m experiencing a hesitation when putting in reverse. My 99 never had a flush so I’m excited about getting this done. Thanks again!

[@codymiller3690]

I have the exact same vehicle and followed your tutorial exactly, dirt and all. 3 days later my transmission filter fell out and I lost all gears. After doing much more research I found that Transmission torque converter clutch cannot engage without 125psi of fluid, from transmission pump and if the filter is loose pressure is off, variable and you will have slippage, hesitation, even rpm oscillation above 30mph. If it falls out completely ur stuck. IMPORTANT, TAP FILTER SEAL INTO PLACE COMPLETELY (SOCKET&HAMMER) BEFORE INSERTING FILTER (HAMMER)

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

actually it takes very little pressure to install it. but you make sure that the old seal is out, or you will double stack it. and it will fall down. im sorry about your situation that stinks.

[@Maleekus]

I have a heat shield between the exhaust pipe and all the bolts on the passenger side of my pan, makes taking those bolts out a pain in the ass.

[@TylerJohnson-wp2qf]

I always add 2 bottles of lucas stop slip in my trans. They last forever with that stuff

[@RRaucina]

Sawdust works too. And I always add another magnet or three.

[@gregrobinson9827]

great video I've got a 1990 k1500 with 700R4 getting ready to change mine!

[@carolbrown2024]

You are awesome! Simple and easy. Thanks.

[@jimmypantos709]

Great video !!! 1999 Chevy Tahoe 167.000 mi. Question: when stopped with shifter on drive, try to accelerate, first starts slow then jumps why?

[@talorporcelli8028]

Thank you very much video as well as your step by step run down THANKYOU VERY MUCH

[@sionelaulu3201]

Thanks for the help big time money saver right here.

[@miguelvargas1100]

Mine takes a longer to shift when driving and when in park when I go to drive it the shifter is kinda hard. Will this fix it just got the vehicle trans fluid is dirty damn near orange lol and help is appreciated 1999 gmc Yukon Denali 4x4

[@sharonsutter2132]

if you can do good idea to install drain plug while doing and replace sensors they are easy to do

[@BobG127]

You said that the 99 5.7 has a shallow pan, but that's a deep pan on your truck. I think you meant to say deep instead at 2:05. It's my understanding that deep replaced shallow on all the 4L60E tranny's around 1997.

[@CarlosPadilla-ni7yc]

your the best on chevy

[@jeffbobxxx1]

Thanks for the video. It gave me a lot of hints I needed.

[@miguelrizo8811]

Good idea , to do that at night time so the neighbor don't question you for contaminating his back yard with chemicals.😁

[@tonyaguiniga6662]

Not a bad idea the dirt/gravel idea I think I'll borrow Your idea however I might use kitty litter ...think that would work? Maybe sand?

[@hankgs]

Great Vid! you might wanna change out that air filter too!

[@dhadamsoffice]

Great video. Very detailed and complete. Thanks so much.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

ty ty. and thanks for watching.

[@paulbruun8682]

Awsome great job got a question i bought a 1999 chvy blazer sl it has 342,000 miles they never changed the filter i was told to filter the old fluid and put it back in transmission add 1qt trans x told me if i added new fluids i will start slipping is that true?

[@Gottalosethisnow]

great Video. My 2001 Tahoe would have cost me $220 to have serviced. Wth your video I did it for $35

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+Gottalosethisnow that's fricken awesome. its all about the saving of money. i love to hear that. thank you for your comment and for watching. if you know of anyone that can benefit from watching this video can you click share and share it with them. i am trying a little experiment with sharing. again thank you for all your support. i will keep you posted on how its working. thanks again.

[@paulantoinep]

Thanks a lot . Need to change my gasket soon . Thanks a lot .

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

you got it, thanks for watching.

[@phililling2982]

Great explanation wasn't too long

[@scottdavidson7274]

thanks for taking the time to make this video..good work!!

[@decimatetheweak6400]

Need to work on my uncle's 97 Chevy 3500, leaking transmission fluid and hoping a new gasket will solve it. I don't like working on vehicles that are not my own, but hate to see a good truck go bad. Uncle has too many vehicles at his home so he dropped off the 97 extended cab long bed dually

[@jayflashner256]

thank you for sharing lots of info and lots of $ saved.

[@sigmatricky8582]

Nice video... I did this job last week but 3rd gear gives me a problem from time to time slipping ...

[@matthewphelps5136]

Thanks for the video. I'll be doing mine soon, so this helps thanks. God I love my 99 sierra with the 5.7L. Only pain has been that it loves eating alternators. Been through 3 and only has 135k.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+Matthew Phelps 99 sierra ,,,, nice truck. what color ? sounds like you have a short matt, check out my other video here it might help. also make sure your belt is aligned properly. thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6ivo4egmsdsirs

[@matthewphelps5136]

+thomas brian It's a black "classic 1500" bit of an odd ball when it comes to parts, but damn, what a rock solid truck it's been.

[@sk000zie]

hell yeah your so right merica!

[@BanunuHawawa]

Absolutely. :)

[@stonemills1546]

Your wrong about years and having a shallow pan, i have 2001 and its a deep pan. It also depends on if its 4wheel or heavy duty. Shallow pans are the same level all the way across, deep pans have an area like yours that changes depth you have a deep pan and that filter you got is wrong its for a shallow and yours is deep and the difference isnt only the shaft on the filter. The deeper pan filter is actually thicker.