DO THIS REGULARLY! Auto Transmission Fluid and Filter replacement

[@ShaneAgain]

Lifetime fluid: What we're told: Never have to change fluid for the life of the vehicle. What they really mean: don't replace fluid for the life of the warranty. Reality: Change it every 30-60k pending on drive style. Life time fluid or not.

[@spencerhermanson4639]

Exactly. People don't service their transmissions and wait until there's problems. One thing I can say is once your transmission starts slipping noticeably, DO NOT service it. I know it sounds dumb, but whatever friction material is floating around in the transmission at that point is really holding the whole thing together. If you stay on top of maintenance like how you recommended, it's all good. But once you let your transmission go to the point of slight in-op, you're better off riding it to the end.

[@ShaneAgain]

@@spencerhermanson4639 this is awesome information that isn't told to many. Thank you

[@spencerhermanson4639]

@@ShaneAgain you're welcome

[@matthewbeaver5026]

​@@spencerhermanson4639 your absolutely right! I've changed tranny fluid and filter in 2 vehicles. Both had tranny rebuild within months!

[@spencerhermanson4639]

@matthewbeaver5026 just depends on the status of your transmission, generally like I said if you're changing the fluid due to operation issues... don't.

[@johnstuartsmith]

"Lifetime fluid" is another self-fulfilling prophecy. First the fluid gets old, then the transmission's life is over.

[@newmennium]

Right after the powertrain warranty expires 🤑

[@nsxt290]

Just adding a dipstick& drain bolt plug would just make life more enjoyable

[@SpecialFXKing]

Car companies have no interest in making a techs life more enjoyable

[@fishnfreak04]

Autos have dipsticks

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

@@fishnfreak04 Not all...see late model BMWs etc.

[@joeygoodwin1859]

​@@fishnfreak04that one is an auto bud

[@fishnfreak04]

@@JohnSmith-yv6eq oh damn, didn’t realize that, thank you for telling 🙏🏻

[@mased-v2j]

Saturn did it right, they had a spin on trans fluid filter. Made it no more complicated than an engine oil change.

[@jamesblanco7323]

I love my Honda because the transmission drain and fill is even simpler than this. On Hondas, all you have to do is pop off the drain plug, clean it, tighten it back on and fill the transmission through the dipstick hole with 2.5 to 3 quarts of correct transmission fluid, and you’re golden. It’s why Hondas last. Easy to maintain.

[@FranTheMa]

i work at a dealership, new hondas don’t have dipsticks, but unless you have a 9 or 10 speed, the fluid is easy

[@37Clank]

You still have to drop the pan to change the filter

[@papo862]

​@@37Clankthe filter is right on the front of engine on my honda

[@dylanpipkins]

But my filter needs to be changed... and that'll be one new transmission for me...

[@BabaYaga214]

​@@papo862 the transmission fluid filter? Or did you mean the oil or air filter? I've never seen a transmission fluid filter anywhere close to the front of the engine bay

[@Spencer481]

on the ZF's website they recommend changing the fluid every 100k, but some how BMW feels comfortable telling their owners that's its a life time fill.

[@austinkreller4336]

Most BMW owners trade the car in before it hits 100k That’s a ‘lifetime’ right there

[@westhavenor9513]

As I recall, ZF recommends changing fluid at 100,000 km, not to ne confused with 100k miles.

[@westhavenor9513]

Btw, I have two bmw's with ZF 8-speeds and absolutely love them. Had one on a RAM truck as well. So smooth.

[@bjornironsides6474]

ZF 8 spd is nice! Yes, 60k miles to change.

[@LiIAxe]

Mine has 240k on the atf and I don’t think it was ever changed so it might be cooked, but imma change it soon

[@AprilAmbiWhite]

That was a great explanation in layman's terms for us nonmechanics, Thank you.

[@t-technews]

Just did that and it was easier than I thought. Had to use logs for jack stands. 👍👍

[@lisandro12349]

Changed fluid and filter on my girlfriend’s 2010 Q5 3.2, has the Tiptronic ZF 6HP28AF. Fluid looking actually really good at 100k. Peace of mind accomplished for another 80k.

[@abbsgarage.9676]

Always measure the oil that you remove you might be surprised for how much was there especially BMW.

[@ZeldaNumber17]

Always!!! I did a trans service on a Saturn ion (with the Toyota trans) not to long ago. Itty bitty pan but holy smokes, that thing drained more than 9 quarts. I was surprised

[@edwardthayer9386]

True but this pan was leaking bad! Probably the only reason they did the service.

[@DanielWraps]

Measuring it is useless when it may not have been the proper amount the manufacturer calls for from even at the factory. Happens too often

[@abbsgarage.9676]

@@edwardthayer9386 exactly why I'm saying to measure it. There might be only a few quarts inside but then you look at the capacity and believe me you can find that online. After that you can assess how much oil was there... versus how much supposed to be... Clearly you haven't gotten in trouble working for a client when they say after you did ______ my car is acting up. So on that way you have evidence of what you are going to document in the invoice.

[@abbsgarage.9676]

@@DanielWraps you haven't been around the block long enough. If the customer decided to say you ruined the transmission for example you go to court and you tell the judge Mr. Client had only one quart of atf When there should have been at least 3 And he/ or she requested to fix her leak We informed about it and he/ or she Said that was fine and complete the repair. Knowing that that could cause the problem. With less fluid more heat and excessive friction. Can definitely ruined the transmission. Protect your self document what you see

[@brianwright4058]

Dude, always change the mechatronic sleeve. It's right there.

[@doodlecaboodle9298]

Not if it's not sold on the car. You should, but not everyone buys the service.

[@adamhandyside9836]

?

[@abbsgarage.9676]

At least offer it. If they say no, no problem and documented it.

[@N0D4DDYN0]

@@doodlecaboodle9298 as much as you’re paying for a simple oil change, they should do it anyway.

[@N0D4DDYN0]

@@hunterpinson807 the “grommet” for the wires that go into the transmission case. It seals the fluid from leaking out through the entry point.

[@Azgadukkee]

Had an old transmission mechanic tell me that some transmission fluid is actually lifetime fluid, the used fluid and small metallic flakes help the used transmission function properly for as long as possible, kinda sounds weird, but thats what I was told and he has been doing this for 30 plus years

[@greatness7822]

ive heard transmissions after so many miles leave metal shavings and pieces in the fluid that when removed might actually cause it to fail

[@donaldpainter956]

If your transmission fluid has never been changed and you have a lot of miles on it sometimes that's true the metal does help if you change it it might start making loud sound and slipping the best thing is at 90 thousand miles change it but if you don't have a dipstick always take fill plug out first

[@BWilliam]

A lifetime is 100k by the way. Always service filters and fluid.

[@Lilmiddwest]

At Chrysler we just leave seal and put new filter never had issues reusing seal.

[@1969yenkofan]

Most chryslers don't make it long enough to worry about it.

[@Lilmiddwest]

@@1969yenkofan I seen 200k, 300k and 400k with original trans just need do maintenance and proper shifting. Anything can least.

[@dimitriosmalatches5522]

@@Lilmiddwestyeah sure

[@id3-ntty]

Yeah i dunno bout the lifetime part but I appreciate the content and the commentary! Thank you brother!

[@donmartin9640]

Every time I have ever changed the fluid an filter the transmission falls apart. Now I run it until it quits 200,000 miles it's still working no problems

[@tdog2880]

If that happens your transmission was on its way out anyway and it had nothing to do with the fluid

[@donmartin9640]

Yep me too

[@ADUSN]

Lube the filter seal with atf

[@reltub20001]

I made my own fill tool for a 2010 camaro v6. Chevy had to order one and it was at least 2 weeks out. Yes this fit in a taped hole in the oil pan of the transmission. The stand pipe was built into the pan. Pretty easy if you have a metal lathe

[@Joe-r6o6l]

And make sure you check the loose bolts up there they tend to loosen up I found a couple in the pan on some cars I've worked on

[@robertsebastian787]

Awesome walk through!

[@captainjinx42]

Stock T56 over here… 26 years old just living life… it wasn’t lifetime fluid then but it sure as hell is now!

[@supervitz7178]

Why not lube the new gasket with the same oil going into the transmission? Why introduce contamination by using a spray lube, e.g. silicone spray?

[@jordanpotter2176]

That little bit will not hurt anything lol

[@austinkreller4336]

Why lube the gasket up? Then you lessen the chance of a good seal. It’s not a canister style oil filter.

[@supervitz7178]

@@austinkreller4336 lube all seals where possible to prevent it snagging or rolling over during installation, the lube itself isn't helping it form the seal. Same thing with canister filter, the oil is to prevent it from sticking during the next removal, and also so that it doesn't grip the surface and get twisted as you tighten it down (which is unlikely admittedly)

[@austinkreller4336]

@@supervitz7178 alot of oil filters I buy and seals come pre lubed

[@edgarokras5695]

Lifetime tr.fluid means 65000 miles. Many people don't know. Then, manufacture will be more than happy that another transmission has some problems

[@rockspoon6528]

When they give you a drain plug, sure. My car had (keyword, "HAD") a component with "lifetime fluid" and no drain plug. The manufacturer, no kidding, expected a gear-oil filled differential slammed up against a catalytic converter to never need a fluid change. I made sure that the replacement PTU I put in had a drain plug and heat shield... and now it's getting new fluid every 10k miles like it should.

[@midnightrider1854]

​@@rockspoon6528 damn Ford edges.... Lol

[@Zaggy221]

Lifetime means lifetime in a closed system with no fluid degradation, be it by oxidation, heat or contaminants. So no, most modern transmissions don't ever need to be serviced.

[@rockspoon6528]

@@Zaggy221 You, my good sir, are am absolute clown.

[@midnightrider1854]

@@Zaggy221 Haha tell that to ford with their PTU. Cause that has cost more consumers way too much money because engineers, manufacturers,and consumers all bought into that bullshit. There is no such thing. Component moving will cause friction and with friction you get heat. Heat causes part wear and material loss on a microscopic scale which builds up in the fluid, regardless of filters, and degrades the life of the fluid over time and stops the protection of the parts. It's common sense and has been proven by millions and millions of broken down, so called, lifetime fluid containing gearboxes such as CVT trans., Automatic trans, and PTU, Transfer cases, ect.

[@kingpuff10]

That's a fine looking interior!

[@evan937]

My sisters 2104 Corolla has a cvt with the "lifetime fluid" lol. I made sure to change it for her. 🤣

[@samwilson1507]

Thanks for sharing time traveler 😂

[@patrickmcghee.]

Be sure to replace any speed sensors in the pan. Just in case any are going out.

[@grassroot011]

Best to ensure the fill plug, bolt is removable, before you drain. If not, you are in big trouble.

[@riglowkun]

Gonna try this on my 240k lincoln, wish me luck

[@arnaldolopez3961]

Hi, 9 months later. How did it go? Mines has 130k miles and people say I should leave it like that because it’s gonna start slipping etc…

[@ferminmonroy3669]

Risolene makes a tranny fluid that stops slipping, may have spelled the brand wrong but you will know when you see the brand at auto stores or Walmart.

[@youngace1229]

What happen I also want to change mine but I am at 118k miles 2011 bmw​@@arnaldolopez3961

[@razorrich]

BMW “Lifetime Fluid” laughable marketing. They should be sued for the countless premature transmission failures. Nice work, guys!

[@ShopLifeTV]

So true, changing fluids is much cheaper than changing entire parts lol

[@crispycammm]

@@ShopLifeTVbmw wants to charge me 1,700 to change the fluid and pan

[@fakiirification]

I wouldnt say do it regularly. If the plates are starting to wear, fresh fluid might make it start slipping... but if you have the ability to lift your car to do this service yourself. then you also have the ability to swap the transmission yourself, so no worries if it does get a little slippy, just retrofit a manual in there and your golden.

[@jessepruitt4750]

If you’re lucky your transmission has a drain plug or fill spout.

[@nsroutdoors7871]

Never put the seal on the filter then install always install the seal into the trans then install the filter

[@Cortiz-id4ou]

What tool are you using to extract the seal?

[@mysterycitizen2135]

Otherwise known as a slide hammer.

[@mysterycitizen2135]

@@stanremley6646 🤣🤣

[@Burns11112]

@@stanremley6646 oh nooo the great Stan Remley is done helping people. What are we going to do?

[@Burns11112]

@@stanremley6646 you have no idea how funny what you just said is

[@Burns11112]

@@stanremley6646 oh my god, you legit deleted your comment. It wasn’t much help anyways because the missing punctuation made it near impossible to comprehend.

[@BBSAXX]

Measure what comes out. Fill exactly that amount. If no leaks you’re good.

[@markallen8183]

Filter seal is a press fit… use a small driver or socket same size… filter should go in with a slight twisting and pressure upward… lube filter neck and seal of coarse to aid in installation 😅

[@ScrewedEquilibrium]

I was going to say no way that press fit seal is going to go in perfectly jamming it in with the filter like that

[@edgray1205]

Thank you!

[@nwabuezeozuzu6370]

Succinct explanation on yhe topic. Well done!

[@frankmontez6853]

Yeah my 11 Camry has the same type of plug . Unfortunately I stripped it trying to remove it . Had hard time getting it out but finally did . This is second time doing it and first time no problem. I may have OVERTIGHTEN IT . Oh well . They’re verrry unforgiving these plugs they’ll strip out too easily. Might torque it or get plug with head that takes a regular socket

[@mclarenscca]

I never replace the filter seal if they are the pressed in type seal! If you damage that hole it goes into, your screwed!!!!

[@TheGamersRace]

Im glad I do my own services and don't let mechanics like you butcher a simple seal replacement. ☠️

[@ElmerOmero14]

Pun intended?

[@salvatorehayes2753]

I Had A Customers Vehicle Come In For Shifting Poorly. Fluid Was Aireated. The Hole For Seal Was All Mangled. I Rtved And Pressed In A New Seal. Fluid Stopped Aireating And Ran Good. But The Damage Had Already Been Done. It Last About 2 Weeks And Then Transmission Completely Gave Out.

[@cartuber1570]

I had 520d 2012 ZF 8 speed transmission i had 187k miles on the car and never had a oil change for transmission and i got 3 oil leaks from engine not from transmission not even single sign of leek so i ended up selling as it is cuz keeping my old bmw was just money pit cuz when they are age and high milage they just have regular costs but transmission is the only part i never spend money on :) ZF is really best auto transmissions.

[@alex042687]

In my auto Toyotas I drain, measure what came out, and refill that amount. Do that every 25 or 30K and you will have pretty money fluid constantly. Life time my ass.

[@lilycara5249]

Would you not refill as per manufacturer recommendations instead? You would not use the same logic for your engine oil, or would you? I know I wouldn’t. Not a criticism of your method, simply wondering what makes you choose this approach rather than consulting the spec.

[@alex042687]

@@lilycara5249 that is the spec. It's very difficult and requires special tools to flush an entire automatic trans. Go to any forum from diesel trucks to cars to vans to SUVs. A drain and fill is a good and proper DIY service. Or you could pay $750 for a Toyota dealer to flush and refill 95% of it . The engine oil analogy is very lazy and short sighted.

[@jesuspickg8929]

Too late for me, next time I buy a new vehicle I will do it every 50k miles 😂

[@Cnote556]

Nice job. Very good video.

[@TheKnifed]

I just did the trans fluid change on my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 252,000 mi on the original 4.0 and I think this is trans fluid change #5. I suspect I'm going to be dropping it though because from what I am reading, I am going to need to replace the three four shift spring

[@dylanpipkins]

My 2002 Accord transmission just took a dump. I could have fixed it if they hadn't made the filter non-serviceable. God damn it. This is great advice though.

[@yorselrus1996]

I'm 51 years old and i've owned at least 20 vehicles. Ive change the transmission fluid 3 times in my life because i rarely kept a vehicle longer than 3 - 4 years. I didn't own a Honda Passport for 17 years with 165k miles. Strangely enough the transmission went out due to lack of maintenance on my part. Change your transmission fluid and filter peeps. Transmissions are not cheap. And in some cases more expensive than the engine

[@heroknaderi]

Cool 😎

[@CasualQuasar]

Dude I work at Valvoline and I honest-to-god hate that we do automatic transmission fluid exchanges, I always feel like we're blowing people's cars up. Cuz we ain't doing this 😂

[@owenbalzer6582]

i work at a full service shop across the street from a valvoline. yall pay us 5 digits a month bc yall fuck up so many oil pans 😂😂

[@CasualQuasar]

@@owenbalzer6582 😂💀 bruh it's so bad the amount of times I've pulled a plug out and there's the pan threads with it lmfao

[@gamzmasta1]

Warning: repeat the oil change 2 more times. Dealer information will say drain again and fill again, this is because the torque converter has dirty oil inside it also. Note: 2 types of of automatic. Manual gearbox with automatic actuator and automatic gearbox with torque converter. Also good practice to check oil level drained.

[@halljobratan]

Why you dont flush it insteat of doing it more often.

[@teufelhunden2820]

Can you put a link for that tool?

[@AJrapstar]

No

[@BenghalCat]

It's called a slide hammer

[@salvatorehayes2753]

You Should Take The Seal Off The Filter When You Install It. You Usually Need To Hammer Them In Flush. I'd Be Paranoid It's Not Seated Firmly And Start Aireating Your Fluid.

[@RetroAdzz]

Great video. Very imformative

[@BadPanda9092]

Great Job awesome vid 🎉

[@mre1984]

If the filter seal has to be removed with a slide hammer, lubing it & slipping it on the new filter and just pushing it back up by hand is not installing it properly.

[@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO]

99.9% of automatic cars bought from their original owner NEVER receive this service while Owner #1 had it😐. Just one more reason all 4 of my cars have Manual Transmissions.

[@IsleOfFeldspar]

You’re so right. I got a 16 yr old subaru in 2018 and it was obvious no one ever serviced the transmission. The fluid was ink.

[@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO]

@@IsleOfFeldspar You could buy a running 1986 Nissan 300zx with a Manual Trans that has never had the Gear Oil Changed and you'd probably be just fine driving it all over the country if the rest of the car can hold up.. Which is actually a distinct possibility provided it isn't turbocharged.

[@judee00]

I'm the .1 percent. I'm also a mechanic. Every vehicle I've ever owned has had the all the fluids changed out. ALL THE FLUIDS! Oil changes are the cheapest most cost effective maintenance you can do to anything that turns and burns.

[@rogerjustice8835]

Lol good luck finding whatever vehicle you want nowadays with a manual transmission. Very very few vehicles even offer a manual transmission anymore.

[@rummimg]

LoL every single used cars I saw in the last month didn't change the transmission fluid at all. All small burned and dark af

[@georgiastreettruck4495]

What about the dirty fluid in the cooler and torque converter? So you changed SOME of the fluid.

[@AmericanRustWorker3369]

I’ve never torqued a single transmission pan in my life,😂 lol I use my 1/4 inch dewalt bit driver for it every time taking it off and putting it on , never had a single leak or issue , it’s good to do it though if you’re not sure what you’re doing or you’re required to do it

[@youdontknow7190]

I am going to give this a try on my 2019 Kia sportage LX but am a little apprehensive as there are no full step by step videos for my car.

[@Charles-j1e7t]

They should have put this into the ford windstar

[@joseCalderon1976]

But, but it's a LIFETIME FLUID according to the manufacturers. What a load of CRAP. What they want you to have is a lifetime of damn overpriced car payments! Thanks for the video

[@thevindictive6145]

I drive a manual, its stupid simple and easy. Beats out of any automatic tranny in terms of reliability.

[@JD-vs6is]

Hi guys, I want a name or a link for this tool that I'm coming up with seal filter

[@Furrykevlar]

I'm an auto technician, there is no such thing as lifetime lasting fluid

[@alexsantos4999]

Yes there is, when the transmissions fail that's the lifetime.

[@moonlighthaze222]

Technically any fluid can be considered lifetime so long as no contamination or any overheating ever occurs. Then the only thing that would be cause for fluid change would be the build up on non foreign material from wear to the components I.e the service life of the machine. Like certain types of gear boxes and hydraulic assemblies. Although you may disagree with the manufacture on how long these should last it’s technically lifetime oil cause you wouldn’t be changing the oil unless it was the end of that things service life and your trying to make it till the new comes in. Oil that is meant to be changed is usually not just to lubricant but also to suspend material to be caught in the filter or excess carbon from combustion like in typical 4 stroke engines. I’m an auto technician by trade and an engineer by hobby.

[@jonnysanchez3833]

I like the diaper you used to keep the bench clean

[@redrock1963]

...."the Jerk Hammer 9000".... LOL

[@carolinemorales2602]

My question is that procedere for all types of vehicle?

[@Skrooge303]

Why didn’t you bump the key a few times and have the torque converter pump out the rest of the trans fluid? That is sitting in the trans cooler,lines and torque converter

[@newmennium]

Why not overfill half a quart before you start the the engine to drain excess at temp?

[@frombatman2012]

any good recommendations for one of those fluid transfer pumps?

[@mstallard]

What’s the tool called to remove the seal??

[@michael8149]

Is that a gm transmission

[@Josephdtattoo]

Transmission fluid level, engine oil level and any other relative should be shown on a screen inside the vehicle. Same as check engine error codes. Manufacturers try to make everything hard so people run ti the dealership every time

[@user-yc6ps8lr7r]

thank you! i didn’t know the filter was inside the housing. how do you tell which one is inlet and outlet then? i’m building a 240sx that’s auto :/

[@peted5217]

Good Job !

[@78MatWar87]

is there an "easy" way to identify your transmission? i've been getting some slip and vibration and i just want to do a change of the filter and fluids before i resort to the extreme of changing the torque converter

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

You would think after all this time the auto manufacturers would come up with a way to check the tyranny fluid?

[@chromedreams8184]

They stoppped putting tranny dipsticks when they introduced “lifetime” fluid

[@emilm7698]

Thanks for video! What about transmition type and oil? Hope it was GM one)

[@arturohernandez5251]

nice job!!!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Thanks Arturo!!

[@PUMAOT]

The “special tool” is a vacuum pump from harbor freight for 12$

[@Onspot8865]

Hi, which is better in E46, manual transmission or automatic?

[@PEnZKE99]

Got a honda accord 2025 sport i just just changed my trans fluid 3 months ago @97k miles. Found out lately that I never knew transmission have filter too, is it needed to change that too??

[@stlouisramsfan03]

My Kia Forte is at 82.3k miles and never had a transmission fluid change or flush. Is it too late now?

[@rapinncapin123]

Nice

[@hasvn_5021]

What if I drained and refilled the fluid but didn’t change the filter? Should I do that soon?

[@mckurupt4205]

What socket size did you use to remove the drain plug for the one on the side. I’m tryna remove it it but I have my differential in my way… tryna figure out what’s best instead of removing my diff

[@jaredmontague8142]

Was wondering how short he was until I noticed the interior was stripped.

[@bmwn5238]

would you be able to tell me what tool did you used for the filter seal

[@VicTorovsky]

whats the name of that adapter tip with the hose on that you used to fill the fluid?

[@Mrsshoota]

I bought a car last year with 107k it now has 117k the shop said the fluid is fine but I know better than that I’m debating on taking it to the dealer due to the mileage what would you recommend I’m not having them flush it due to the mileage but I have no idea what the fluid currently looks like

[@Chris503.]

What is the tool used?

[@khodayehrangekaman315]

What is the way to take the auto trans from 2006 scion xa at home garage ?Thank you for your response❤

[@claudiogiovingo4903]

1/4 of the total fluid is in the pan, be careful when you think you have changed the oil

[@Scypher0th]

id liek to point out that replacing the seal inside the tranny is suggested not required....

[@peterrudy9207]

It makes sense to ,me , replace the fluid / filter , every 30000 - 40000 miles .

[@dachmen]

60k

[@peterrudy9207]

@@dachmen ok

[@philantemalone9675]

Do cvt transmissions have filters

[@ivanthetolerable]

The fluid wasn’t changed. 40%-50% of it was drained, therefore diluting the old fluid with new fluid. There you have it- ‘lifetime fluid’.

[@victorbravo8645]

My transmission is not shifting correctly the mechanic said if I change the oil and filter..the car won't work anymore..any suggestions

[@seagie382]

ayyy is that a 5L40E?

[@jamesblume9567]

You know what would help out the older Americas is how much would this cost ? Just give us a basic range so we won't get cheated !

[@nicolaskidd1507]

Only asking because im new. Is the transmission fluid and engine oil the same thing?

[@matthewmorgan4765]

no, they are different fluids for different purposes

[@aliperk1]

Which car is it?