2014-19 Silverado/SierraTransmission 6L80 Fluid Change

Welcome to another 10 minute Job! Today we will go through the procedure for changing the transmission fluid on your Silverado or Sierra 1500 truck. Like, subscribe, comment and THANK YOU!

[@averywayne4945]

I have a 2012 Silverado 6L80. I was able to remove the trans pan without going through all the pulling on the exhaust or jacking up the trans. Be sure to remove the dipstick first. Just unbolt the pan except one screw in the front. Tip out what fluid that you can then remove the last bolt. Reach in and remove the filter (be careful of the fluid in it). It takes a bit of trial and error to get the filter out but it comes out fairly easy. Remove the pan gasket. Put the pan up in the front and twist the front of the pan at about a 45* angle towards the driver side and easily wiggle it out from between the trans and the cross-over pipe. Don't force it. Just wiggle it around until it slides right out. Keep the pan as level as you can until you get it in a position to dump the fluid in your drain pan.

[@lawnmoose]

This does not look like a ten minute job.

[@situationganng3009]

In the world of a guy who works with his hands 10 min job = 20 min

[@camarokid1980]

1hr min with experience and no lift

[@Sdemmy980]

That’s if you can get that annoying pan and gasket out lmao 10 minutes all day without those factors

[@sodbuster518able]

Your filter O Ring gasket just as easy to install it on filter neck and push it in transmission as 1 Assembly tap it up all the till it seats with the Palm of your hand.The old O riding just get under it with a small screw driver bend a gap to shrink it and it will pop Right out

[@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe9644]

Using a oil extractor first gets the bulk of the fluid out of the pan making it a lot less messy dropping the pan.

[@tylerkimdura6690]

Good idea!!! Thanks

[@captspiff6922]

Great job. I long for the days when every pan had a drain plug.

[@10minutejobs88]

You and me both!

[@aaronyork6173]

My 2003 chevy suburban has a drain plug on the transmission pan i wish every vehicle had one.

[@njgrplr2007]

I wonder if it would be possible to drill a hole in that pan, drain the fluid and then install a plug and refill?

[@brandonhaines4199]

@@njgrplr2007 yes it can be done. Be sure you install a plug with a magnet though

[@grominwithrob1339]

Every time I service a transmission for the first time I hunt down a pan with a drain bolt and order it. If I can't find one, I'll weld one up. No drain plug on a transmission that needs to be serviced periodically is not an option for me.

[@COLLAR01]

Not 10 minutes but great video lol

[@mesomemore97]

Turn that shit off....

[@njgrplr2007]

I can't help but believe GMC makes these maintenance tasks more difficult to make more money off their service. You can't even change the spark plugs without a lot of gyrations and contortionist skills. In any event, this isn't a 10 minute job!

[@markmcleod5079]

Appreciate the video, but not so appreciative of the audio. Hope you'll keep up the videos (without the tunes). If I need noise while I watch, I'll turn on my Joe Biden record player (you know, so the kids can hear words and all of that). :) Subbing so I can see someone else having "fun" working on a GM product.

[@jeremywhitcomb237]

I wish the 2014 Silverado 1500 had a transmission drain plug. Such a damn mess. I used a wood wedge to pull the exhaust down slightly so i could get the pan out completely. Worked well.

[@manchild1219]

That’s what I’m about to do

[@aaronalden7122]

You don't need to change out those gaskets on the end of the filter. Also, you don't need to put it back up there with a sock an extentsion either, just put it on the new filter and install it. You made this whole thing way more complicated than it needs to be. I'm only here for the amount of fluid

[@grominwithrob1339]

If I'm dropping the pan, I am sure as shit swapping that gasket! Also, If it's the first time I'm replacing the ATF, I'm installing a pan with a plug. If it's not available, I'm welding a drain bung on a replacement pan. 😂

[@joshm340]

Got a used Yukon XL recently, wanted to update it to the Mobil1 HP fluid. Used a MityVac fluid extractor and pulled about 5 quarts out of the dipstick tube. After 2 changes the shifts are much smoother.

[@jckdann7]

What transmission and miles if you don't mind me asking? I'm looking at one withe the 8 speed but I'm leary of it.

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

@@jckdann7 The 6, 8, and 10 speed transmissions all call for different fluids. 3 different "factory" fluids.

[@camarokid1980]

1.0 Hour with no lift done it several times.

[@PattyFlatz]

Can confirm, just completed the job today in my driveway in about an hour on my back. Took longer to drive it back up to temp than to drop the pan. All you do is rotate about 45 degrees towards the driver's side and it wobbles right out. Thanks for giving me the courage to tackle this job after watching this trash tutorial

[@somewhereinlahabra8102]

The whisper’s and mumbles of a mouse followed by some loud intermittent 90s porn music. And that’s how u unscrew and screw shit in everyone… 😂

[@jasono5294]

Filter gasket puller made of plastic works good and cheap

[@cvbluegrasspatriot9157]

Wouldn't a drain plug be nice?

[@j.d.7321]

Like we all wouldn't believe

[@averywayne4945]

The reason that they don't put a drain plug in is because a lot of people will just drain the fluid and not remove the pan and change the filter. That filter must be changed.

[@borgermann1069]

Could do without the music ...

[@lollmfaoff]

How about the other 4 quarts left in the transmission you only changed the fluid in the pan that’s 4 quarts the other 4 is in the transmission how do you get that out?

[@denisk751]

Use electric oil pump to suck out the old oil first before taking the pan out. Less messy.

[@nikitaturley5776]

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 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!

[@teenice894]

I used my wifes scissor Jack, put it on top of the exhaust, near the flex pipe, jacked it up to the floorboard until the exhaust dropped just enough for clearance. Easy peasy

[@marcussims6494]

@@teenice894 great idea

[@jagoss45]

My ‘15 Sierra has No dipstick to refill. Just a plug on the side that I’d need to run tubing into up to a funnel. Fun stuff.

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

use a hand pump

[@xX3essoXx]

do you HAVE to replace the filter gasket or can you just pop in the filter and call it a day ?

[@10minutejobs88]

You definitely do not have to replace it, just inspect it for any signs of damage or wear.

[@bcar1ify]

I just replaced the filter. Left the filter gasket in place. No need to screw with it and create a bigger headache IMO

[@CodyT2002]

I have to pump mine in from the bottom of the pan 😢. No dipstick for 2016 Silverado LTZ. But same concept except you have to check the level by heating to a specific temperature and then checking to see if it drips or drains in a stream but not too much of a stream 😂.

[@michaelmitchell9612]

Sorry can't take advice from someone that thinks its ok to let your oil change go that many miles. I'd already had changed it 3 times!!!!!

[@Kirbythediver]

YOU COMPLETELY SKIPPED THROUGH THE FILTER GASKET PART....FFS dood

[@93gmctruck18]

All that work for nothing, you forgot to do a flush to remove all the old oil from the torque converter no good.

[@joseRodriguez-pk9ld]

How many quarts of fluid did it take?

[@10minutejobs88]

I think it took about 7.5

[@buddyrebel_Garcia]

@@10minutejobs88 That's what she said : )

[@nateb.1568]

Its 10 minute jobs and the video is 17 minutes 😂

[@-WolfMan-]

It'll serve you Well to Replace that cheapass magnet in the bottom of that TranPan with a Neodymium Magnet upgrade! It's not gonna hurt Nuthin' in your Transmission ... and will definitely work Much Better pullin' out ALL the metal particles outta that oil and keep 'em from cyclin' Back into your system again.

[@-WolfMan-]

Also - I strongly urge you to consider Wrapping that Exhaust pipe (especially the section running Directly Under the TranPan) Titanium Twill Weave (2in X 50ft) Exhaust/ Header Wrap will help to keep the High Temperatures DOWN. That Exhaust pipe is just inches away from that Transmission Oil Pan - Sittin' there, Gettin' Hotter & HOTTER ... Literally COOKIN' that damn Oil !! Wrap That Turkey!!

[@midwestfisherman]

Did you have any metal shavings on the magnet when you removed the pan? Do the pan bolts go back in, in a certain order?

[@tylenol_5]

Normally you want to start from the middle and work your way towards the outside to ensure the gasket seals evenly

[@Toolaholic7]

GM has a tsb to use the blue label Mobil 1 LV HP atf instead.Having problems with the dexron 6 causing torque converter shudders and blowing the torque converters

[@hutmaker28]

Only for the 8 speed. This 6 speed transmission was not included in the ATF switch.

[@Toolaholic7]

@@hutmaker28 All applications,not just the 8 speeds.Jasper and most transmission reman companies have found this out.

[@hutmaker28]

@@Toolaholic7 I'm sorry but that is not the case. There are no TSBs that include the 2014/15 6l80s for the fluid swap. If you are out of warranty, go for it. But if you have any type of extended warranty, using anything other than Dexron 6 will void said warranty.

[@Toolaholic7]

@@hutmaker28 6 speed is on the list as well

[@hutmaker28]

I want to be wrong on this because I have my own concerns about my 2014 GMC Sierra. Can you drop a link to the TSB that recommends the new fluid for the 6 speeds?

[@DANIELSTv]

My truck has a shudder I checked the trans oil and it’s way to high how can I remove some?

[@c.vatoloco.956]

Where you able to fix your problem? I am in the same boat. Thanx in advance.

[@nordicpride9708]

Ya gotta love the moronic design GM has kept using in these for the transmission filter seal. Such a garage design and a cluster f**k to remove…. Why I love working on Aisin transmissions and detest GM.

[@averywayne4945]

A real mechanic has no problem getting that pan off without all the geriatrics.

[@toenails.]

If you just loosen the 6 nuts three on each side at the manifolds the crossover pipe drops down enough to slide pan right out.

[@TheDbrewer31]

Just my strong opinion here, don't believe the hype on the high mileage engine oils. Why my STRONG opinion? Because I fell for it on a 2007 Toyota Rav4. What happened? Carbon deposits get in the oil rings and won't allow them to expand outwards towards the cylinder walls and allows blow by. I had to add a quart of oil about every 2 weeks or within every 500 miles. Your better off to buy a cheaper synthetic oil and change it every 5000 miles, regardless of the manufacturers recommendation. Yes, if your vehicle is new, 7500 mile oil changes will get you past your warranty but it's doing more harm than good in the long haul, well past the manufacturer warranty. Just wanted to share my experience so you don't end up with the same problem. Also these trucks have the 4 cylinders that shut down on and off as your going down the road, unless you delete it or put a Range Technology and leave it in the OBD port, which I highly recommend. If any of those lifters collapse, your looking at a costly repair. You don't want any additional carbon deposits floating around in your oil and causing those lifter springs to fail. Your looking at $4000.00 repair to have the DOD delete done correctly. Take care and great video otherwise.

[@10minutejobs88]

Great call, and yeah, I just wanted to 'test' it out but typically change pre-timer with whatever is on sale. Thanks!

[@craigmerrill3331]

You didn’t cause any damage to exhaust with ratchet strap?? Can’t imagine there is much flex there at all!

[@averywayne4945]

Se my comment. Don't stress that pipe. Not necessary.

[@gregoryjeffreys8261]

Yeah that’s no 10 minute job lol

[@paulsherrod1365]

Has anyone heard making an exhaust modification so this is not so harh

[@John___Dough]

I’m in the same boat bought my Chevy with 50 thousand now at 72 thousand going to do the same and just change fluid and filter just in case i would like to believe they did change it but seems like a easy job great video

[@EricTheDane]

Great vidoe, thanks! Although, I had to laugh that it took you almost 18 minutes to show how to do something in 10. ;)

[@DavidTorres-tw8kv]

Why not the transmission fluid from AC Delco the original one ?

[@ccruz9591]

Where can I buy that rag, to check the oil level.?

[@nhall5]

I think those are old scrubs...

[@roidster4401]

that rag is from amsoil, and only 39.99

[@MrMikeb8]

tried to get my dealership to change fluid..................they declined 2014 silverado

[@Draega007]

Dealer supposedly changed mine (trust issues with mechanics) but they wouldn't change the filter, said gm doesn't recommend it unless there's a leak. Odd because the manual says to replace fluid and filter. I'm guessing it's because of having to move the exhaust to remove the pan. First and last time I take it to the dealer unless it's warranty work.

[@markmcleod5079]

@@Draega007 That makes no sense. I can understand not changing a gasket unless there is a leak, but a filter? My guess is that they charged you for the hours required to remove the exhaust line and then the pan/fluid (per their service manual), but actually just vacuum some of the fluid out and replace it, so they never actually open the pan at all, so they didn't actually have access to the filter and that is why they didn't change it. They're no better than the quick change joints except their employees and managers make more money.

[@Draega007]

@@markmcleod5079 yea that was the first and last time I took my truck there. I've never trusted dealerships and that just confirmed my suspicions. Especially since the owners manual clearly states the mileage recommendations on the filter change for the transmission. Luckily I'm mechanically inclined so it doesn't bother me by not taking it the dealer for service.

[@aaronyork6173]

How is the Amsoil transmission fluid doing? Iv been thinking about switching to Amsoil products

[@10minutejobs88]

Everything has been great so far, I did an oil lab analysis on another video and all looked great. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH2zemZ7aqt-qqc

[@bcar1ify]

I changed mine to Amsoil 10k miles ago. No issues. Runs very smooth.

[@robertcarrillo788]

10 minute job: How is the truck running with the Amsoil OE transmission fluid

[@10minutejobs88]

Running great. Few long trips, bunch of two hour-ish runs and zero issues.

[@robertcarrillo788]

@@10minutejobs88 That's awesome.

[@robgil9555]

How many quarts or gallons for a 4.3L?

[@craigquann]

Same, the transmission capacity doesn't change.

[@jeremylowe61]

That little seal alone is almost an hour in real life. Been there and done that.

[@mrhighway]

I never replace them. I stick the new oil filter with the old seal

[@nathanmedema5458]

@@mrhighway effin A!!! me too! LOL

[@crotchcricketts]

Thanks for the video, it helped me out but I gave it a thumbs down for those terrible musical interludes.

[@leoarellano95]

😂

[@kornbread435]

Your comment was top when I clicked and thought it couldn't be that bad. Yeahhh the music was 3x louder than him and just blared out.

[@bartrowe3705]

Is this a 2WD or 4WD and what engine? I have heard horror stories of getting the pan to clear the exhaust on some trucks.

[@grominwithrob1339]

I just switched all my fluids over to Amsoil because how impressed I was with their motorcycle oil.

[@lyleloeppky3916]

The loud obnoxious music put me right of your video

[@pecosb5221]

Is more than 10 minutes job 😂😂😂 now after filling up with transmission fluid you don’t need to shifts between the gears and then check the fluid before move the truck right?

[@johnnystock1849]

Well, just wanna point out that mine never had the required clearance to take off the pan, EXCEPT with losing the manifold's flange nuts. I think the real and easier method is to losen the exhaust. You guys are lucky to have this that easy. My 2018 was a real PITA.

[@robertslegers257]

I would like to see what debris was in the pan.

[@robstatetx]

Years of stupidity from GM on the exhaust pipe being 1” too close to the pan. Why can’t they change this?

[@markmcleod5079]

@robstatetx They want your $$$ either to do the service for you or to replace your tranny when you don't do the service because of the foolish design.

[@averywayne4945]

You just have to angle the pan correctly. It comes right out.

[@gcrauwels941]

I welded an O2 sensor bung with a plug and copper washer on a replacement pan then swapped it out when I replaced the filter. I do a drain and fill every second oil change which gets about half the fluid. Going to add a Superior Solutions STL010 to the thermostat for full flow to cooler and do the Mobil1 HP ATF swap next.

[@mitchellclark8271]

Change your oil. It is cheap maintenance. Your vehicle will perform better and longer.

[@haroldyoung5226]

music too loud !!!

[@meganandchad13]

Don’t bother changing the gaskets if in good shape.

[@TERRYSMITH-vu6er]

GO JOB , I GET A 2014 HOW MUCH YOU WILL CHANGE ME TO DO IT FOR ME /JS

[@ripptydevibes2581]

2017 has no dipstick

[@postalaka]

My 17 does

[@xephor86]

I've also got a 17, it has one.

[@diasioiii]

Its 45k miles and dex6. Not 30k and amsoil

[@ericetnathysurlesroutesdum2969]

Rebonjour je viens de voir comment tu fais ton niveau d'huile de boite. C'est bien moteur tournant et boite chaude. Le moteur est a l'arret et l'huile de boite chaude. Pas facile pour moi c'est la premiere fois que je le fais. Merci d'avance Hello again, I just saw how you do your gearbox oil level. It's fine with the engine running and the gearbox warm. The engine is stopped and the gearbox oil is hot. Not easy for me, it's the first time I've done it. Thanks in advance

[@SchwanRutoza]

6 hour job

[@averywayne4945]

I'm 75-years-old and I did the entire job (including the flush) in an hour. From getting out the tools, to putting them away.

[@JoseMendoza-xm3fm]

How about if I don’t have a dipstick on my truck and I am unsure if here location of inspection plug is. How then do I check fluid and and refill it as needed

[@back2basics668]

Does the V6 engine have the same exhaust cross member issue? I would think it wouldn't not due to the engine being 1 cylinder shorter on both sides than the V8

[@craigquann]

I wondered the same. But that probably doesn't change the trans location. The engine is probably just set back further in the engine bay giving more space in front. But the exhaust system would likely be somewhat different. I've never pulled mine myself or I could tell you for certain...

[@yadirabella1]

How many gallons did you put

[@HewHolden]

I tried jacking transfer case still not enough room. Tried ratchet on exhaust and didn’t even budge so I cleaned it best I could put new filter in and put it back together so here’s hoping it’s ok

[@jacobgarmen1368]

I just did mine 5 minutes ago and I ratchet strapped the exhaust to the frame then jacked up the transfer case to where the mounting bolts were half way out and the pan came out and went back in very easy.

[@JohnJones-op8uf]

So much for "10 Minutes"......

[@97JoMiller]

if you have to do that job again, instead of making a mess with fluid, get a transfer pump, stick the hose all the way down the transmission dipstick and pul that fluid out. It's a pain to use the hand pump and pump it out, but it makes for a lot less mess when you go to pull the pan down.

[@2809Nick]

What’s it billed as 3 hours?

[@Dougy_Fresh]

Easy hour or more lol

[@gigagaga7605]

Same transmission with Cadillac Escalade 2019 ?

[@craigquann]

Maybe... Depends on the engine and options

[@kentprice6298]

My manual says 75,000 miles before you need to change the AT fluid.

[@tims6966]

So did you replace the transmission?

[@ericetnathysurlesroutesdum2969]

Bonjour a combien de couple as tu serré les boulons merci d'avance

[@blazerplano9421]

6.66 ft lbs

[@devopstech7054]

If you want a “flush”, do a fluid change (new filter and old seal/gasket if in good shape). Then pump from the transmission dipstick about a quart every decent drive to slowly replenish all the fluid in the transmission to new.

[@AdrianHernandez-vu7ir]

What fluid brand is better for these sl80?

[@10minutejobs88]

I haven't done any comparisons but that amsoil has been fantastic for years now whereas I did valvoline in wife's terrain and had to change it already because of noticeably bad shifting

[@lucatoni98]

Red Line D6 is the best and better than Amsoil

[@michaelmason6531]

Love the music yeaaaaaaaah.. guitar is sick.

[@thomasleathers2201]

I can do it in 5 mins 😉

[@usawrestling8835]

thats chump change, I did mine in 2 mins today

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

my personal record is 38 seconds

[@riverbottomband]

I did it in my sleep.

[@Edward-Norton]

Aren't the pan gaskets reusable?

[@j.arreola]

You just mix the new oil with the old trans oil in the torque converter. With a flush it take 11-12 quarts of oil flushed through the transmission lines. Cleaner process when u take the oil pan off

[@buddyrebel_Garcia]

For this truck, GM does not recommend a trans flush genius.

[@burtreynolds781]

Gm just wants ppl to bring in their vehicles for service and take their money

[@nathanmedema5458]

never FLUSH a transmission..... reason being you flow fluid backward thru the system thus flowing dirt and debris up into the motor. Can lead to problems down the road.

[@bullofthewoods9374]

trans flush are not recommended anymore on most vehicles

[@kyledavis5912]

Ah' this takes me back to dropping my first GM hydrostatic pan when I was 18 and nervous on my 88' Cavalier with the 2.0L. Now, I have to do this again on a few 6L80's for the wife, 20+ years later. GM read and butter right here. Good thing I learned some sh*t back in the day when I first took a few dexMerc baths. ....FAFO ftw. Lazy mechanic tip. The right sized and decently thick wooden board across the pan (to the walls) and a old school emergency scissor jack work grate together to keep tension and free a hand up. And to slowly lower the front with a lot of control and ease....until it catches on the bolts letting it hang to drain when doing the classic tilt. And it helps keep you out of the splash zone directly under it a bit.

[@silverdragontaylir8252]

Use scissors jack to spread exhaust opening

[@buddyrebel_Garcia]

That's what she said.

[@averywayne4945]

Not necessary.....read my comment. The pan comes right out if you angle it properly.

[@MrTimo540]

This is a video on how not to properly change your fluid. You left most of the old fluid in the lines and converter. Waste of time.

[@johnrowe8725]

Dude I don’t think it’s ever ever, ever ever ever a good idea to change transmission fluid or filter. Honestly Iv had the very best luck leaving that fluid alone. If anything. If or when I ever had a leak I’d catch that shit and poor it right back in there. I swear by this. I don’t have transmission issues. Over 1/4 million miles on my GM 4L60 6L80 just saying Iv used to think like that and I found my self shopping for transmissions not much longer after a fluid and filter change. Honestly

[@bullofthewoods9374]

thats the thinking. but if you change it when the manual says to then regular changing is fine. when you dont change it for say 150k and its not synthetic then your right you dont change at all. My allison says change at 150k and do a spinon filter change at every 50 k and im good with transcend sythetic. I would neve go over 100k though without changing jmo. i had a 01 gmc yukon xl that had dex 3 in it i changed every 50k and it had 265k on the engine and tranny when i just sold it this year.

[@93gmctruck18]

Everything looks good except you just mixed old with new not good. You should off done a flush thru the transmission cooler line from the radiator. I also installed a drain plug being a welder for easy work for next time.

[@buddyrebel_Garcia]

Hey genius! GM does not recommend a trans flush on these trucks.

[@RecoveryRoomRestorations]

I was thinking of installing a drain plug, where did you position yours, so not to interfere with internals?

[@93gmctruck18]

@@buddyrebel_Garcia it’s not what they recommend it’s common sense

[@buddyrebel_Garcia]

@@93gmctruck18 hey you’re funny

[@bullofthewoods9374]

@@buddyrebel_Garcia correct but you can suck out the pan, refill and undo the cooler line and pump out about another gallon then refill again till you get new fluid out of the cooler line, you change the entire fluid capacity like this. Its not really a backwards flush but it does the same thing and is much easier

[@brosefmcman8264]

Why do they not put a drain plug on transmission pans?? When I do my vehicles I use the harbor freight fluid pump which works extremely well , you don’t have hot oil to deal with when pulling the pan. It’s an under $20 item

[@Scummy_shovel]

Why do they not just give us a dang drain plug

[@gearllowe849]

Can do without all the loud music,Music's fine Lower the volume.

[@10minutejobs88]

Not the greatest editor didn't realize how loud it was coming through but thanks for the feedback I'll figure out how to lower it!