How To Change Transmission Fluid 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 6L80

[@johnhamre511]

Oh thank you sir I have a 2017 Chevy Silverado with a 5.3 l it was pretty easy to do around the exhaust Lots of room I was surprised the whole job went really easy Once in a while you get lucky

[@heavyduty3503]

I added a magnetic drain plug assembly to my pan when I changed my filter. When I change my oil I drain my trans pan and add back 5 qts. Valvoline full synthetic Dex VI. Service manual states when you remove pan and filter you add back 6 qts. but 5 puts it back between the 2 holes on the dipstick. My pan and magnet looked like yours the first filter change, much better 2nd. filter change. Drained trans. fluid is slightly dark after one year. I have a good peace of mind when my fluids are changed now and the magnet is clean.

[@JoeRyco]

Did you drill and tap or weld it

[@gcrauwels941]

I welded an O2 bung/plug on my pan and was doing drain & fills with mine. About half the fluid gets changed. I have since added a TBV bypass (STL-010), now the fluid circulates thru the cooler full time, and I can use hoses to circulate all new fluid into it in one shot. You can get temp fittings/hose on the jungle website.

[@3Wheels1Block]

Thanks for the tips on getting that pesky transmission pan off! I used a broken fencepost and a strap and worked like a charm. My wife would kill me if I tried washing a transmission pan off in the kitchen sink 😂.

[@betterhomesforliving1353]

Great video man thanks a lot, it was very helpful for me, don't pay any attention to that guy complaining about the light I'm sure that when he open his eyes every morning he complain about live. Great video God bless!

[@RecoveryRoomRestorations]

I'm about to do the same on my 2017, but I'm adding a drain plug, so I can do fluid changes between filter changes, and adding the thermostat delete kit, to keep temps down in the fluids ...wish me luck!!

[@SnowDrift]

You got this.

[@bryanjohnson9050]

I got a 2016 Suburban. How do you add the drain plug? Did you have to drill a hole in the pan?

[@gcrauwels941]

@@bryanjohnson9050 I bought a new pan (~$20), drilled a hole, and welded an O2 sensor bung/plug into it using a copper washer to seal the plug. Easy swap when it was time.

[@FootballConoor]

I'm confused about the total fluid used - you recommend at 20:18 to get 4 full jugs (16qts), and 5qts of that is the final fill-up. However, you go on to say that you will use the rest of the fluid for flushing it 3 separate times, using 1qt each time.... based on that you would only need 2 gallon jugs.

[@MahmoudAldeeb-j7l]

i freaking love youuuuuuu ... been fighting it for over 2 hours and almost took the muffler off took 2 minutes after i put the strap on

[@SnowDrift]

Glad it could be of some help

[@michaelcash6349]

Hey it also helps a lot if you remove the heat shield on the passenger side - 2x 10mm bolts and voila

[@steve709061]

Love the sterilized baby bottles on the granite counter where you are cleaning your transmission pan!!😂😂

[@gatorsity]

Easy trick I found about getting that pan off, one side is easier to come out on that shallow side, twist the pan out with the easy side out and slide the pan over a touch and it slides right out. I just did my truck this past weekend and it was extremely easy.

[@djyeeaah]

Didn't expect a ChrisFix video but some lighting under the truck while you were filming would of been nice. Overall good video man. I also have a 2014, unfortunately.

[@SnowDrift]

All I can say is you didn’t pay a dime to watch. Granted you don’t pay to watch Chris’s videos either. Regardless, I don’t have the funding for a studio inside the garage.

[@rickasisco]

@@SnowDrift I don't think any offence was intended. I think djyeeaah liked the video but was just asking for a drop light under the dark truck. I myself wouldn't have minded the drop light, but I was still able to see what you were doing and the 2x4 trick was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks man

[@SnowDrift]

@@rickasisco it is not my intention to come off as hateful. I run a fairly extensive KZbin channel beneath being a full time father, husband, employee, etc. so when I put in obvious effort to make a clear and concise video as a way to help others (for free I might add, if you paid to view this video I can assure you I didn’t receive any monetary compensation) and folks more often than not only complain then I more than them have the right to reply with a sarcastic comment. And that’s usually all they are, I am never truly angry with anything I see or hear on KZbin.

[@saagiebawlz]

​@@SnowDrift exactly thanks for the vid boss

[@kingtool5799]

I have a 2019 Silverado LD (old style), so same transmission. I only put on 6 K miles so far (not my daily driver), and trying to get ahead of the curve. Installing the kit to lower temp transmission thermostat, and doing the pan removal and full flush with filter change. Should be interesting to see how much friction material has accumulated in the pan. From reading a bunch on these transmissions, one issue is that from the factory, they are programmed to operate in a constant slip (just a few %), but sufficient to grind away the friction material, especially if you cook the fluid. If you can find a tuner and knowledgeable tech, the slip can be lowered via programming or eliminated entirely. Hopefully, I can catch this early enough to keep the fluid cool and in good shape and reduce or eliminate the degredation of the clutch pack friction material to keep the trans going well over 100K with no problems. Really appreciate you sharing this video. Very insightful.

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

So did this help your issue? Thank you! im going to change mine as its brown no issues yet tho

[@SnowDrift]

No. I had to replace the torque converter

[@Ls_swap211]

That’s debris is from your converter I went through this with my 6spd at 40,000 I turned dod afm off and flipped the trans thermostat and got 200,000 plus outta the trans after new converter and filter The 4cyl dod mode lugs the converter to its death I think

[@SnowDrift]

thats likely the case, ive made a video series on replacing the converter.

[@AlfredoGarcia-ej9rp]

Thinking of doing this too , trans temp hittinh 240 Fahrenheit when i go 85 mph 42k miles its a 2017. I was thinking of doing the flush , and flipping the thermostat in the transmission. Even around city temp goes to 200, also considering a diablo tune or bully 🤔 everything stock

[@Ls_swap211]

@@AlfredoGarcia-ej9rp you shouldn’t ever be over 190° that’s what the thermostat is set at You may have a stuck thermostat that isn’t allowing fluid back to the cooler Next time your temps are over 200°f see if both your lines coming off the thermostat housing on the trans is hot If 1 is hot and 1cold then it’s stuck closed

[@AlfredoGarcia-ej9rp]

@@Ls_swap211 ty i will look into that asap

[@SnowDrift]

@@AlfredoGarcia-ej9rp that is really bad. Temps shouldn’t go above 200 in the trans ever. That’s going to cause damage

[@edkay3601]

Excellent lighting!

[@TrashyFoxGaming]

Hey I am having this same problem went to do a flush early this morning and found a bunch metal like substance transmission is actually not good and turns the check engine light feel like my problem might be like your and really worried

[@TrashyFoxGaming]

Could it be something with just this year truck

[@edlozano8694]

great video. what’s the torque on the bolts?

[@cesartorres9151]

I believe is 80lb

[@Coredreamz]

Appreciate the vids I'm having the same problem on my gmc right now

[@SnowDrift]

Glad to be of any help. I’ve put 40,000 miles on the new torque converter and it’s still going strong.

[@santiagomejias2]

I got the same chip on my transmission. how was it after the gambi? It works well ? you had to change the transmission

[@adrianm860]

How many miles n year this u have to do that maintenance service ???

[@SnowDrift]

How many miles do I drive in a year? 20k-35k, depends.

[@Toolaholic7]

Ditch the Dexron 6 and get the blue label Mobil 1 LV HP ATF.It is the Dexron 6 ATF causing the torque converter shudders also blowing up the torque converter

[@SnowDrift]

I was told by a Chevy tech that mobil 1 made their fluid. That’s what the dealer ended up selling me.

[@basementracer]

I know this is three years old and on the whole it's a great video. I would like to offer some counter advice though from a trained mechanic. NEVER EVER EVER REUSE THE GASKET, THEY ARE ONE TIME USE. ALWAYS USE A NEW SUMP GASKET. SECONDLY, ALWAYS REPLACE THE SEALING RING ON THE TOP OF THE FILTER HOUSING WHERE THE FILTER MEETS THE GEARBOX. tHEY AGE AND BECOME HARD THROUGH HEAT AND OIL EXPOSURE, THAT'S WHY WHEN YOU CHANGE THE FILTER YOU MUST ALWAYS REPLACE THAT SEALING RING. THIRDLY, DON'T WASh YOUr CHIT IN THE SINK, STAND OVER YOUR OIL DRAIN PAN AND CLEAN IT WITH BRAKE CLEANER. THE OIL AND GREASE WILL COME RIGHT OFF, IT WILL TAKE MINUTES AND YOU WON'T WASTE YOUR TIME WITH DISH SOAP AND WATER AND ILLEGALLY FLUSHING CONTAMINANTS INTO OUR WATER SUPPLY. I like the idea with the ratchet strap, very cool. Other than that there is some pretty questionable advice going on here that could end up costing folks much time and money and second go round repairs NOT TO MENTION THE HIGHLY ILLEGAL DUMPING OF CONTAMINANTS INTO OUR WATER SUPPLY. WHY NOT JUST DRAIN YOUR OIL DIRECTLY INTO THE RIVER AND CUT OUT THE MIDDLE MAN?

[@SnowDrift]

Your water must work different where you’re from. We have septic tanks here, you know, where our shit goes? There are no sewer systems here. Anything that goes down our drains goes to the same place, we are not drinking recycled feces. Thanks for the useless comment. Trucks been great btw. Been doing this a long time and there has not been a single problem since I’ve done this repair. Hope you filter your water. 🤙

[@evanaguilar471]

What was ur trans diong Was it whining slipping jerking. Bc I’m having these issues with my 16 Silverado

[@SnowDrift]

Felt like I was driving over rumble strips on the highway

[@junebug9594]

Help please. I pulled my filter off and that little plastic gray and black ring went flying in my garage and i didn’t realize it until after i put everything back together. Do i have to start over?

[@SnowDrift]

The seal?

[@bigfunky74]

Ive got a 2018 with 36k on it. Going to get the fluid flushed this weekend.

[@beanzchevy9272]

What torque converter did you buy ??they say a billet would be a better option. Just curious

[@SnowDrift]

Torco. Was told it was stronger than the ac delco

[@joe_outside]

How many miles were on the truck when you did this service? I just did it on mine, not a fun job, but good to know I'm not the only one who left the old filter seal in. Very informative, thanks!

[@SnowDrift]

Right at 150,000. I’m at 190,000 now and the new torque converter is still going strong

[@desco3529]

I got the 6.2 same process?

[@SnowDrift]

No clue. It’s probably similar if it has a 6 speed

[@camarokid1980]

If you keep tge filter seal in the transmission make shure you use an OEM filter. After market filters sometimes have a slightly smaller diameter tube and a smaller id seal

[@SnowDrift]

I replaced the seal with an OEM one after I pulled the transmisson

[@jameshorrocks2939]

Hey bud, if you have a bad torque converter you will see large amounts of material in your pan. It doesn't happen every time. The material you seen is typical for a break in run on a trans.

[@SnowDrift]

Replacing the torque converter fixed my issue. That was 50,000 miles ago

[@eddieboy9349]

Brother i think i have a bad converter on my 2014 , it kinda slips when taking off sometimes.,one time it dint move at all in gear , i parked it after thats ,it still moves tho if i put it in gear ,any tips on swaping the converter never done this before

[@northwoodswoods2820]

@@eddieboy9349get a new trans just did the converter on my 14 pump was shot

[@malaynasparanormalinvestig105]

I have 2018 Silverado. On my way home got the alert in the screen that trans was overheating. Parked for about an hr and let cool down. Reverse the pill in the cylinder and changed fluid and trans filter. Truck is shifting hard now. 🤦🏽‍♂️😬

[@steve709061]

Out of curiosity, How many miles on that truck before first fluid change?

[@SnowDrift]

150,000

[@JO3haNsum]

Has anyone tried putting a heat shield around the exhaust pipe underneath the tranny pan to make it run cooler?

[@larryprice2348]

When should I change my transmission fluid

[@SnowDrift]

Every 30,000 miles

[@baharv4575]

My solenoid got stuck closed so I replaced the techm unit and filter and changed out the seals. Now I’m going to Chevy to get it reprogrammed. I hope my torque converter isn’t the problem because I’m a be sick

[@Gr8kngJ]

Did that solve your problem?

[@TrevDog513]

I can't wait for this to happen to my 2017...already stumbling and shuttering to downshift going up hill between 65 to 75mph. Almost at 40k miles. I have watched some teardowns of the 6L80 and the torque converter material tends to eat away at the pump, which is built into the bell housing. All because a cheeped out crappy torque converter.

[@SnowDrift]

Unbelievable that Chevy still has so many issues with their transmissions after all this time

[@Edward-Norton]

So if I put in an order for 5 quarts of ATF I should be good. I can't get AC delco at the parts store, I have to order it.

[@todddubler2091]

I did this and used Castrol Dex VI approved fluid. The transmission immediately started acting up, delayed engagement from N to D, longer drawn out shifts etc...not good. So I did it again and flushed the entire system and used 15 quarts or Triax Global ATF. Now it shifts like it should. A lot of people use Castrol and it's fine, my trans did not like it at all. Mine is a 2016 and I loosened the 6 y pipe nuts at the manifold and it dropped down and made the pan come right out. If you live where they salt the roads it might be a different story though.

[@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe9644]

GM has been doing the exhaust in the way for years.2004 Blazers even back then couldn't get pan off.

[@ColonelEMHouse]

Bought my 2014 5.3 LT new. Changed tranny oil every 30k. I haul 4500 lbs 100% of the time. It died at 138k. Now I drop the pan every 20k. These trans are too hot. If GM gave a shit, it’d have a cooler on it. They run 200-220 all summer. It’s absurd. Live and learn. My current trans has 80k on it. Dropping the pan again tomorrow morning. Truck has 215k. Good truck could’ve been great. Not a great trans. Like a rock. Slate, that is.

[@SnowDrift]

Gm has been putting transmission coolers on these trucks for decades. Mine has em, my dads 2008 has em, yours should have it too, if not it would run even hotter. You need to do the thermostat modification. That will help

[@rickasisco]

Might be nicer for cooling too if they didn't put the hot exhaust pipe right under the pan. :/

[@gcrauwels941]

Superior Solutions STL-010 cooler bypass valve.

[@gjurczyc]

The truck needs to be running to check the trans oil sir. Nice video

[@SnowDrift]

You’re right.

[@marekkrepa9982]

On Park or Neutral position?

[@carlosmartinez4808]

I have the same truck and my transmission won't shift anymore and I check the oil and it looks exactly like the one you change in your truck. Do you think if I change the transmission oil could fix it? Or I might need another transmission lol

[@SnowDrift]

Depends on how many miles. But I would guess that a new transmission is in order

[@jomama8156]

Great videos! I just started watching a few. I have a '15 Sierra All Terrain, 6spd. I'm trying to track down the "Chevy Shake"! It's driving me mental!! 2 sets of tires, new bilstein shocks all around, rotors, new tranny fluid, just replaced the driveshaft... Still shaking. Looking to get the road force and balance done on the tires next. Just wondering what the issue was to start looking at the TC ? Maybe I missed that vid.

[@SnowDrift]

I’ve done a good bit of research on it. There’s not much you can do about the shake. It’s just what they do. Sometimes mine does it. Sometimes it doesn’t.

[@jacobpayton106]

kzbin.info-sOeSUukbuo?feature=share Not positive what the “Chevy shake” is exactly, but I saw this video earlier and thought it may relate. Says bad torque converter.

[@ricky7075]

My 2018 shakes too and I came to a conclusion it was the torque converter like the comment above me stated.

[@jasonWick007]

Def the TC

[@0423Slipknot]

@@ricky7075did you do anything about it?

[@johncarley9324]

Great video and information

[@Ja-chevy]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@DustinKeating-yk3vq]

I did mine the other day and get the pan off my dad got got under the truck with me he had a big screwdriver and he bent that bracket back that holds the linkage to the gear shifter on side the transmission

[@calvinrowe4263]

The ferrous metal powder stuff was fine in your pan. Perfectly normal wear. In a perfect world, yes, there wouldn't be any, but there is always going to be a powdery metallic flake. If there are big flakes you have a bigger problem

[@gibrancaballero]

I owned a 1976 Chevy Nova in 1984…and it had a metric transmission!

[@SnowDrift]

Amazing. I’m learning more and more about domestic vehicles. Didn’t really work on those as much as I have the Japanese stuff. Really have been enjoying the learning experience

[@baileykirk8098]

How many miles did the truck have when you did this ?

[@SnowDrift]

150k

[@brianwelch1978]

I forgot to put the magnet back in the pan. Will it hurt it til I change it again?

[@SnowDrift]

Run it, she’ll be fine.

[@titoibarra91]

How many miles?

[@SnowDrift]

150k

[@austinmoser3042]

how many miles was on it ?

[@SnowDrift]

150,000

[@alexanderoquendo243]

What was the mileage on this truck?

[@SnowDrift]

150,000

[@mattcaesar5781]

How many miles were on it

[@SnowDrift]

147,000

[@Ls_swap211]

Also I’ll let ya in on a trick for preventative maintenance Take a 3/8” hose down the trans dipstick tube till it hits the pan It will let you Siphon out 4.5qts and then replace every 15,000miles and you’ll never see any worn fluid It stays nice and pink for extra $20 every other oil change

[@BenefitExploits]

Do the 6L80 transmissions have issues? I'm buying a 1500 with 110k miles, dealer maintained good carfax, 1 owner, and he had the transmission fluid changed only once at 75k. Most people don't even change their fluid or filter half the time and that's why the tranys go out.

[@BenefitExploits]

Once I buy it i'm most likely putting a B&M trans pan on which adds 2 qt capacity, has cooling fins, and has a drain plug.

[@davidporter7051]

@@BenefitExploits I don't have issues at nearly 90K and over 2100 hours of use. I started changing fluid around 24K about 4 quarts at a time every 10-15K until there was no original fluid was left so this took about 6 changes. Also the filter was replaced around 75K. I live in Arizona so I believe frequent changes help.

[@buckshot4428]

@@BenefitExploits Per the owner's manual the tranny needs to be serviced around 45K miles under normal driving conditions. Severe conditions (look it up) around 30K. These new trannys run way too hot which kills the fluid and the tranny.

[@jordanparker8359]

How does it shift after changing the fluid and filter?

[@SnowDrift]

It behaved a little better but I had to change the torque converter to fix the issue.

[@jessetovar537]

@@SnowDrift what was the truck doing for you to change the torque converter? I believe I’m having the same issue with my truck.

[@SnowDrift]

@@jessetovar537 shuttering. Rumble strip feeling. Trouble up shifting

[@cesarrivera9321]

Do you have a video changing out the torque converter? Is it hard to change?

[@cloroxlavenderscent4307]

​@@cesarrivera9321you gotta pull the transmission

[@LuisValencia-tm7vl]

Good job good video thanks

[@bryontharp5790]

A good re man new converter 6l80 is 5,000 installed.

[@ripptydevibes2581]

The 2016 does not appear to have a dipstick

[@SnowDrift]

Is yours an 8 speed?

[@ripptydevibes2581]

@@SnowDrift Yep that was the difference!

[@SnowDrift]

@@ripptydevibes2581 ah ok. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help.

[@garybuffington6021]

If you do it just right the pan WILL clear and come off. I know many people say there isn't room unless you remove the exhaust to make it clear. That is NOT needed! Here is a video of pan removal being done showing that the pan CAN BE removed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHzSfoCZjpqFi6c

[@SnowDrift]

Nice

[@growmac3265]

awsome tip man

[@Az56818]

Just did this to my 2013. Used a floor jack stuck a long pipe between exhaust cross pipe and jack under other end prayed exhaust down n inch or so enough to get the pan out without having to take stuff apart. U didn't show the best part getting the seal from the old trans filter out lol

[@exterMEnator83]

Thats how dealer techs do it... The smart ones.

[@donvance195]

Thanks for making the trans fluid change look easy enough to self serve. How many miles did your truck have at the time of the video? My 2017 only has 28000 on it but has a little shudder when driving cold, am thinking of changing the fluid even though the service manual says to change it at 72k. Also, the local trans shop has new software to reset the shift cycles, did you have that done? Thanks, keep on wrenching for us little guys.

[@SnowDrift]

When I did this it had 150,000 miles. I am now at 200,000

[@kenjones7240]

Was that the first fluid change in the life of the vehicle?

[@SnowDrift]

We will never know. I am skeptical if it has ever been changed previously. I can hope that it was but I have my doubts

[@kenjones7240]

Thanks. Don’t look forward to doing this on my Sierra. Poor design on that pan location 🙄. Keep up the good work

[@SnowDrift]

@@kenjones7240 thanks Ken

[@TheOilburner22]

Did you check the fluid level with the truck off? Are t you suppose to check transmission fluid with the truck running? LoL

[@SnowDrift]

Normally you do check it with the truck running. My kid was trying to sleep so I turned mine off and checked it shortly after. Won’t hurt anything.

[@keeganjacobs5574]

It’s metric and a 10mm because only certified qualified technicians are allowed to own any form of a 10mm wrench or socket.

[@SnowDrift]

I’m a “professional”

[@ngirardo86]

What you found on the magnet is completely NORMAL. As long as you don’t have chunks or like needle bearings then you’re completely fine.

[@SnowDrift]

Right, I didn’t know at the time but seeing it now doesn’t bother me, especially since the torque converter I put in has been going fine for 70,000 miles at this point

[@richardgalli7262]

Using metric tools on a late model vehicle should not be a surprise to any home mechanic. Remove the bolts, tip the pan to remove the filter and as much of the ATF as possible, shimmie the pan left and right to remove the pan sliding away from the engine, no need to jack up the trans or move the exhaust to drop the pan. This was done on my 2012 GMC Sierra with a 6L80 trans. Slip the pan back in, then install the filter and make sure the filter neck fully seats into the trans, I reused the old gasket and then torque the bolts to specs. I have never had a autotrans pan leak. Walmart accepts used oil. I miss the old Ford C6 autotrans, the torque converter has a screw in plug to drain the fluid.

[@SnowDrift]

The newer Chevys exhaust route does not allow space to remove the pan without creating space using the method I demonstrated in this video. You’re welcome to give it a try. Please film it and upload it when you do so we can all see how it’s done. Thank you.

[@richardgalli7262]

@@SnowDrift I have a pal with a 2018 GMC sierra and I am willing to do the trans service but I am not holding my breath for the opportunity to happen anytime soon.

[@josetrujillo4380]

You dont have a light????

[@SnowDrift]

Not a good one at the time. I’ve since upgraded. Building a shop soon.

[@mattpycela5807]

The AcDelco dexron transmission fluid is the problem. It has too much water content in it causing the torque converter to chew and burn itself up. I flushed my transmission myself using Mobile 1's ATF fluid and worked like a dream. No more shaking or shuddering on the highway and shifts very smoothly. Putting Acdelco back in your truck is not going to change anything, just making it worse and possibly blowing your transmission.

[@SnowDrift]

Well I can tell you that statement is false.

[@mattpycela5807]

Many tech service bulletins out on it. AcDelco is a very cheap fluid. There’s a reason the new 2020 Silverado’s are starting to do it too because GM can’t learn from the first time. Won’t last long.

[@SnowDrift]

@@mattpycela5807 it is basic detergent sure but it lasted 150,000 miles the first time, no reason for it to fail now. Not to mention I made a video series on replacing the torque converter which was the problem, ac Delco part, and again, 150,000 miles. Upgraded TC has been going hard for 6000 miles with zero issues and making more power with tune.

[@jerryd4189]

⁠@@mattpycela5807link some of those bulletins? I’ll wait… ac Delco is not the problem with these transmissions😅

[@MrAbword]

I had mine flushed at the dealership around 50k miles. Did a drain and refill at 75k. That exhaust pipe is a pain in the ass

[@JoeM-oc4mn]

around how much do they charge?

[@countryman4691]

Remember the 400 turbo tranny? It was used in racing,why Chevy would not use a tranny like it now is beyond me.

[@hungryhungryhummer]

Not to brag but my h2s 6l80 has plenty of clearance at the exhaust! I’m never this lucky!

[@JimmyLuffjr]

😍

[@misaelgarcia4299]

“I wish I had that much length” lol 😂

[@SnowDrift]

Someone finally said it 😂

[@JoeRyco]

Lmao

[@craigquann]

Next time I do mine, it's getting a double flush, new filter and a new pan with a drain plug.

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

I bought a new pan and installing a drain plug

[@johnnyfelts9441]

Good job. 👍

[@ronsampson6227]

GM didn't do anyone any favors when they designed and located the oil pressure switch either on these Silverados.

[@SnowDrift]

Mines in the front right under the throttle body. Not too bad to replace

[@Freddyniners]

Glad I got an allison

[@SnowDrift]

Wish I had a duramax

[@craigquann]

It is stupid with the exhaust. They could have dropped the pipe lower or had the crossover either pushed further back or before the pan....

[@Draega007]

No wonder the dealership gave me the excuse of gm not recommending a filter change unless there was a leak.

[@SnowDrift]

That’s really bad advice

[@Draega007]

@@SnowDrift yea it was the first and last time I take my truck to have the fluid changed. I even told them that didn't sound right, I've never heard of a filter not needing to be changed unless there's a leak. And just so I could confirm I wasn't crazy, when I got home and looked in the owners manual it specifically says trans fluid and filter change every 40k miles under severe conditions(pulling trailers, driving in dusty conditions, etc.)So I'll definitely be trying this process myself when the truck hits 75k-80k miles.

[@SnowDrift]

@@Draega007 I can effortlessly say it gets easier every time you do it. It’s really. Not bad. I can flush mine and change the filter and be back on the road in and hour

[@Draega007]

@@SnowDrift yea I'll definitely try it my self cause it doesn't look that difficult to do. Plus I'll save $250 and have the peace of mind knowing it's done right.

[@SnowDrift]

@@Draega007 that’s right

[@gjurczyc]

remove the filter first than the pan.

[@SnowDrift]

Are you working on the same truck?

[@riggsyriggs4858]

Agreed!!! I bolt pan reach in pull filter out the u have clearance for pan removal without jacking around the trans case nor exhaust, there are videos on the tube here with guys showing this process

[@riggsyriggs4858]

Unbolt

[@SnowDrift]

@@riggsyriggs4858 ah I gotcha. Do you have to install the new filter in the same manner?

[@LohTek]

Note: You can remove the pan without taking the exhaust off, I just did it to my 2013 silverado 6L80. Just gotta wiggle it a little bit and it will come out.

[@SnowDrift]

I didn’t remove the exhaust in this video

[@DIYAmateurHour]

2013 is also a different body style, 2014-2018 is a different gen of truck

[@diasioiii]

no need for all that straps on the flex pipe stuff. just drop the filter in to the pan. all clear. done it several time

[@SnowDrift]

Hey thanks for the comment. That’s a nice way around it, we appreciate you!

[@williamrizzo1285]

The heat shield got you stuck

[@titoibarra91]

Next time get an aftermarket oil pan with a drain plug.

[@SnowDrift]

Wasnt important at the time but maybe in the future. do you have a link to who makes one?

[@titoibarra91]

@SnowDrift carparts it's like 200 bucks

[@smrtrbl86]

Number one, dont trust a guy that uses half drive to remove 10mm bolts. Number 2, that's not horrible (the magnet). That's completely normal and not an issue. Number 3, washing the pan in sink? Come one! This guys a hack!

[@SnowDrift]

I pay taxes, I can do whatever I want.

[@eddieflores8385]

I have 2016 Chevy Silverado Z71 off road with NO DIP STICK I’m trying figure how to fill it up 😂😂

[@SnowDrift]

I don’t have a clue bud I’m sorry lol.

[@michaelcrossman6951]

Can't see a thing

[@SnowDrift]

That’s ok

[@curtin94]

Rip my headphones at 3:41 😂

[@SnowDrift]

Lol 😂 sorry.

[@hvyduty20]

Lol, @ I wish I was that length , when pulling dipstick

[@SnowDrift]

lol you one of the real ones. Thanks for the comment!

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

Buy a Ford or buy with Manual transmission.

[@SnowDrift]

Trust me. If they made them with manuals that’s what I would have. I’d rather have a Ford than a Mopar.

[@leespeyrer8424]

mobil 1

[@SnowDrift]

That’s what’s in it

[@JacobTSwift]

everything in america has been metric for YEARS lol

[@SnowDrift]

Haven’t had an American made vehicle in YEARS

[@cesarisorio1650]

It's kinda hard to guess what he's doing with poor lighting under the car. Sorry, but i've seen better videos.

[@SnowDrift]

It’s ok I’ve seen better comments.

[@jcortes3930]

@@SnowDrift 😂😂

[@arturocalamaco3786]

Bad lighting man

[@SnowDrift]

Yup, buy me a lift.

[@vernwhite568]

You are not supposed to flush these transmissions just change and refill

[@kathyd1050]

Did you ever replace the torque converter and if you did, was it the same type or an upgraded type?

[@SnowDrift]

I replace it in the next few videos. It said it was a 6l90 so it was upgraded. installed at 150,000 and the truck just hit 200,000 miles and its still holding up great.