Chevy Impala 3.5L V6 ATF Transmission Fluid Flush / Exchange (Simple, quick and easy)

[@robertdiehl9003]

Awesome video and beautiful repair as always. Short & direct to the point. Well done Sir !

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Always a pleasure to watch your informative videos, Thank you. 😊 Blessings 🙏

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet!

[@SOULJALOS]

How much does this type of service usually cost? I will probably have to have someone do this for me Don’t wanna get overcharged Thank you

[@hardlymovingpro]

I'd guess under $200

[@SOULJALOS]

@@hardlymovingpro thanks for the quick response man

[@nachos4018]

Would you recommend doing this process before a filter change or after? I just installed a “new” (used) transmission of another impala and don’t know its history and wanted to have a baseline record on everything.

[@hardlymovingpro]

I generally don't replace the filter during this ATF change.

[@inspiredx3866]

Cool process, thanks for showing.. But sounds like that power steering needs a little flush and top off too on start up.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yes it did, good observation!

[@joshuaguste6883]

If my car accelarates to a point then can no longer do so and I have to restart the car after a few minutes, would you still do a Transmission Fluid andf Filter replacement before replacing the transmission itself?

[@hardlymovingpro]

I think you have a engine problem ... yes?

[@joshuaguste6883]

@@hardlymovingpro no the engine is fine

[@red-pm5qg]

​@@joshuaguste6883no your engine is not fine

[@StevenLewis-nv1ln]

What is the adapter that you need to connect to the radiator in the hose?

[@hardlymovingpro]

I provided a link to the adapter in this video's description area.

[@TableBook]

Thanks

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet!

[@staceyhvizda2408]

I have a 2012 impala and it has a cap/dipstick to check it. if i just need to add some do i add it where i pulled the cap/dipstick out?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yes.

[@umpy3152]

It says this trans takes 13+ qts completely empty. How is it considered an exchange if only half is being replaced?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Up to you if you want to do a 3 or 4 gallon fluid exchange. I found 2 gallons to work just fine in that the fluid stays red a year later.

[@umpy3152]

@@hardlymovingpro But the filter doesn't get changed either?

[@beyondbhop]

@@umpy3152 yeah this is a much quicker way of changing fluid but you still have to do the filter eventually which requires dropping the pan.

[@rafaeln2055]

Which link is for the adapter and the hose? Will they work for an 05 Monte Carlo?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Can't say if they'll work on a 05 Monte Carlo.

[@mackoytvkuntingkaalamancha3491]

Good job sir

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@brycemumford5219]

Where can I get that tool to connect to my radiator?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Should be a link in the video description.

[@atb1040]

Where do you get that adapter tube and what's it called

[@hardlymovingpro]

I provided a product link in this video's description area

[@lrherrel]

What about the screen-filter in the tranny? this is always one of those controversies among the mechanics. Some say do a flush. Some say do a fluid & filter change. 🤔

[@hardlymovingpro]

I personally don't change the screen filter. Not worth the hassle.

[@biglion6229]

im glad you mention this because its confusing i hear alot about dont ever flush the transmission it would cause transmission to slip i have 2011 imapla that need to be changed im not sure what to do

[@biglion6229]

@@hardlymovingpro so is not important or does it matters if filter get change out or not

[@zeeduk]

have a 2009 chevy impala with no dipstick how do I top it back off after replacing the radiator?

[@hardlymovingpro]

There should be a side or top fill port plug. Otherwise pump through the bottom drain port inner plug.

[@zeeduk]

Had a top fill I just couldnt see it ..the wire harness right there was sagging hiding it lol thanks ... I have a quick ?...what does the wire plug on the drivers side behind the fender connect too? its the plug in thats connected to the harness next to the headlight...my missus took the ditch instead of a deer and smashed the bumper and bent the cross member which I replaced...lots of the plastics were damaged and I must of removed whatever that plug attaches too...the only thing that doesnt work is the high beams which I will work on tomorrow and im getting a check air bag message .. thanks again @@hardlymovingpro

[@hardlymovingpro]

Hard to say without seeing it. I'd guess it's a ABS line.

[@zeeduk]

@@hardlymovingpro yeah the ABS is a separate harness this connector comes off of the head light harness and goes into the area inside the fender...having a heck of a time finding any pics of that...thot maybe the other part to it was under the breather box but nothing under there.... in the brief pics I see of that area it looks like there should be a wire harness that goes from the windshield area down to it...the only thing thats not working are the high beams

[@isaacrischer7611]

Does this method apply to 2005 Impala ?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Should work.

[@OMW2BYW]

Take the pan off and change the filter lot simpler 😂

[@hardlymovingpro]

How many bolts hold the pan?

[@Leekautorepair]

It’s not always good to flush the trans. A simple draining and refill is safer

[@hardlymovingpro]

Where do you drain from? There's no drain plug.

[@Leekautorepair]

@@hardlymovingpro Open the pan

[@hardlymovingpro]

Oh ... Remove those 18 10mm bolts and reseal the pan with a new oil pan gasket? LOL

[@Leekautorepair]

@@hardlymovingpro and filter lol

[@hardlymovingpro]

All that work and not replace all the ATF?

[@tmcnearly]

Whats the name of the adapter?

[@hardlymovingpro]

It's in the description area of this video.

[@ItsCueven]

So this is just an alternative method to taking the pan off and changing filter and fluid without the mess?

[@hardlymovingpro]

You got it.

[@MichaelDanieli-vn9wj]

what about the filter?

[@hardlymovingpro]

If you want to go through the trouble of replacing it. There's no carbon build up like in motor oil with ATF fluid.

[@5express]

B'S

[@jaredpatterson1701]

So if the car shakes when accelerating.. I noticed @ 35-40mph and at 60-70 mph, that means the transmission fluid is low?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Could be: out of round tires. Unbalanced wheels. Bad / worn out cv axle.

[@jaredpatterson1701]

@hardlymovingpro lol well, I guess my car is just elderly then 🤷🏾🤣

[@billybishop3713]

About to trash that transmission

[@kelpking4484]

Why what are you talking about

[@tripleooo9639]

wrong way of flushing the transmission. this is the exact reason why car companies dont put drain plugs on the transmission pans anymore so people have to drop them so they change the filter also. and what your doing is a waste of time and could cause pre mature transmission failure due to having a dirty transmission filter where fluid is not getting through the transmission even though the fluid is new and clean.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for sharing! That's the way we do it at the dealership but with a expensive machine. No customer complaints!

[@GwinnettLawns]

It’s not flushing the transmission. Flushing the transmission requires running a chemical cleaner through it then removing the fluid and replacing it. What he did was a fluid exchange remove the old fluid replaced with new fluid. There’s no flushing that’s occurring at all. And this will in no way home the transmission.

[@biglion6229]

@@GwinnettLawns so are you saying the filter does not have to ever be replaced

[@andrelapiana3610]

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