How To Change Your Transmission Pan Gasket & Fluid

[@brazenbunnies]

Cleaning the heads of the bolts...I wish I had your dedication.

[@MechanicLife]

I think its wound into my fabric. Always have had that.

[@wadeleep5094]

i’m jealous of how much space you have under your car when it’s on the ground😂

[@stevosteve]

Excellent. Clear to understand, great video shots, and informative to the point concerned. You are one of the few remaining people who clearly takes pride if your work and doing the job correctly using OEM torque specs. Excellent.

[@flowaagurl1396]

for a car that is on the ground, you got some stellar shots. thank u for this, very educational and helpful

[@GT-Tezzy]

No, seriously.

[@MechanicLife]

You bet! Thanks. Luckily it is lifted a bit.

[@gmpny3945]

Thank you for posting. Very thorough from start to finish.

[@backyardbuck6362]

If your transmission pan doesn't have a drain plug and you want one , you can get a universal transmission drain plug from TCI . I got the TCI 805800 and all you have to do is drill a half inch hole and install. Easy to do yourself I ordered mine from Jegs.

[@RockinProfessor]

Requires more effort than simply drilling a hole--& Easy to do if you have a spot welder & the experience in its use. Otherwise, it's easier to just buy a quality replacement tranny pan with a drain plug factory installed in it......

[@backyardbuck6362]

@@RockinProfessor I didn't weld mine and it is still working fine.

[@RockinProfessor]

@@backyardbuck6362 HOW ? Every installation instructional I have ever viewed shows spot welds required for sturdy tight fitment.....

[@backyardbuck6362]

@@RockinProfessor This one has the plastic washers and a backing nut .

[@budsodalsky]

Thank you! No extra b.s. hear yourself talk at the beginning!

[@Str8kustomz]

Dripping sounded like rain! Awesome video👍👍

[@MechanicLife]

THanks! Was some bad tasting rain ;()

[@itbwen9672]

Awesome video! I’m checking out a Lancer that’s very pristine but there’s a minor leak from the transmission. So both the seller and I think, it may just be the pan and possibly the gasket too. So, I needed to find out how to do a lil work myself on this beaut ima hopefully buy come tomorrow or the day after. Thank you for your video!

[@Ab-hd2jc]

These mechanics need a pat on the back for their calm talent

[@greenbillslawncare]

Just changed this on my Jeep. Thanks for the video.

[@gimmefuel7268]

Thanks for the video man! Love your attention to detail. 😉👍🏻 did replacing the pan gasket take care of your leaking issue?

[@MechanicLife]

Yes took care of the leak completely. Glad your enjoying the videos!

[@josephmarsh4194]

it was a very good video.. would you be able to tell me what the torque specs are on a 1999 plymouth breeze 2.4l transmission pan please???

[@NoknOnDors]

Be cool if you put the type of transmission in the headline so it doesn't come up literally any time I look for any transmission pan gasket.

[@brenyz5013]

Awesome job I’m doing the same one right now

[@MechanicLife]

Thanks!! Good luck. I hope it turns out awesome for you!

[@apriljohnson421]

Awesome dude, I wish I had you in Atlanta to do this on my 89 Dodge d100 pickup. I need ya!

[@jcaleca60]

Not hard to do

[@atillaozturk7075]

Why didnt you empty some fluid out of the cooler lines before removing the pan??

[@arod7teen304]

Is any adhesive or fluid necessary to properly apply the gasket... Or is it really that simple...just slap it on there and screw it on 🤔

[@MechanicLife]

With that style of gasket it was that easy. With a rubber gasket I always use a thin layer of rtv in addition to the gasket.

[@texasrenegadeNL]

Thanks for this video I have to do the same job..

[@xllFuskallx]

nice video i will change my gasket tomorrow wish me luck 😣☺️🖖

[@MechanicLife]

Good luck!

[@tx_wr4ngler379]

Thanks helped out alot

[@georgetownmultimedia653]

Thanks Lucas!!

[@montanamade1114]

YOU BET!

[@pearsonshsm]

Did you replace the fluid with the old oil? I’ve heard if you put new stuff in, it slips on an older car

[@oahts5906]

that’s only if you completely get rid of all the oil in the trans, you should put new oil in.

[@plumcrazypreston2797]

Toyota transmissions, thankfully, have a drain plug on the pan bottom as my '95 Corolla does.

[@MechanicLife]

Thanks awesome!

[@mr.e-barsmathtricks2490]

I saw that you didn't use any kind of glue paste to the pan before placing the gasket. Is it necessary? I had mind done by a mechanic who comes to people's homes to do the jobs. My car is still leaking oil. I didn't see him setting the wrench to a particular pound amounts, as you did yours to 12 pounds. He also changed my regular motor oil gasket and the pan; he also used the glue paste, and it still leaks; he actually changed that motor oil pan and gasket 3 times, it still leaks, not as much, but still does from one of the corners. I don't want him to go through the same thing and change the transmission gasket several times. I'm just going to look for a different mechanic. It appears that he doesn't know what he's doing. I'm not a mechanic nor handy, but his results speak for themselves What do you think, or anybody else who is nice enough to read my post? Thank you all.Blessings.

[@MechanicLife]

With my configuration and gasket additional RTV wasn't required and in some cases can cause a leak. Every pan has specific torque specs and a pattern to put each bolt on. You can over torque or under torque them otherwise which will cause a leak. I think your correct in your gut instinct. It doesn't sound like they know what they are doing. The oil pan is no different. It has specific torque specs for each bolt and a pattern to put them into place.

[@user-nk4rw1yw8t]

Thanks for the info

[@hamidizadi]

My trans pan has 18 bolts and the owner's manual calls for a threadlocker. I purchased new bolts from the dealer cause the old ones are completely rusted. I thought the new bolts would come with a dry coat of blue threadlocker pre installed but they didn't. I have two options, loctite 248 stick or loctite 243 liquid. If i use the liquid form, isn't that going to go all over the place. I feel like the loctite would just leak down onto the gasket and ruin the seal. If I use the stick, I only have about 5 min fixture time. Would I even have enough time to hand tighten 18 bolts and then torque them to spec in a criss cross pattern. I read that if you hand tighten a bolt with loctite, it will immediately start to cure but if i then torque them 5 minutes later it could ruin the bond. I'm working with a floor jack in a tight space. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@robroski8231]

What did you end up doing?

[@hamidizadi]

@@robroski8231 permatex blue gel has 20 min fixture time and won't leak. That's what i used instead of loctite liquid or stick.

[@meekmeek9884]

Did you have to remove the oil pan first?

[@MechanicLife]

Nope

[@jmexicocity3040]

@@MechanicLife do you need to put any type of gasket glue on it??

[@MechanicLife]

For this application and gasket I didn't need too. Some you will though. What are you working on and what gasket are you using?

[@jmexicocity3040]

@@MechanicLife its a 2006 Toyota corolla i need to change the transmission control solenoid so i need to take off the transmission oil pan off.

[@jackgoodell5574]

having problems with 2005 Chevrolet Colorado transmission pan how to put it back on , can get it to fit. it is the same part number the transmission filter I put on cannot get the pan to fit on tried for an hour or more don't know what in the h e l l is this problem. I wouldn't say I'm a good mechanic but I'm we say I'm a fairly decent one.. I can't even imagine what it is and I figured some crazy stuff out before

[@MechanicLife]

What I am reading is that you removed the pan and put a new filter on correct? How is it not fitting?

[@josedevicente1835]

some pans look like they're square but they're actually rectangles. make sure it's oriented correctly

[@JAK-rt8im]

No filter change?

[@Oscar-lo4fh]

What type of vehicle was it

[@kikematt8470]

Did you use silicone?

[@GT-Tezzy]

Did you drive the csr. Is so what symptoms did u have

[@MechanicLife]

I did. It was just due for a change. I didn't have any symptoms other than a small leak at the pan.

[@tothepointvids5192]

What year make and model of the car?

[@MechanicLife]

This was on an 84 GMC Jimmy

[@Bass_AF817]

How long after putting on the pan did you fill with trans oil

[@MechanicLife]

I waited about 8 hours to get a good seal. Was overkill for sure.

[@GirlsNDragons]

You don’t have to wait to add fluid when you use a gasket. There’s nothing curing. You can add fluid immediately. It’s when you use sealer, you want to wait 24 hours. Some people say 12, but doing this daily, I’ve learned thats usually too early.

[@kevinpoveromo6324]

how and from where do you re fill

[@MechanicLife]

I filled from the top end through the dipstick.

[@gregl2249]

So no adhesive needed?

[@MechanicLife]

That gasket didn't require any. You can certainly add gasket maker to your gasket if needed.

[@montanamade1114]

The gasket I was using didnt require any. If yours does I would use red RTV.

[@danielebbeling4056]

Would you use the neck that has the level stick to refill it from? Any air need to be purged after filling?

[@MechanicLife]

Yes with the vehicle off. Make sure that you add the proper amount of fluid. Turn the vehicle on and then run it through each gear. That will force fluid into all of the components that need fluid. Then check the level on the dipstick with the vehicle in park with the vehicle running.

[@alisterromain8425]

Why you did not drain the transmission first before trying to remove the sump?

[@stevosteve]

He couldnt drain the oil because the 700R4 OEM pans do NOT have any drain plug. You can purchase after market pans that doo have a drain plug, but dint hut a pan with a drain plug on the bottom because they get get knocked ofc by road debris, if you feel the need to have a drain plug only buy a pan with a drain on the lower SIDE edge.

[@officialamante]

My pan is stuck thought I was doing something wrong but I don't think so

[@kevinbasilio909]

HELP!! guys, i bought my first automatic and its really tricky to read atf levels. I recently changed my atf and the levels read half full at the hot mark after replacing it and warming my car up and taking it out for a 30 min drive and now after a long drive the reading is like 1/2 of an inch over the hot mark. Shifting is fine and on the money, should i leave my fluids as is? Or should i go ahead and take some out?

[@MechanicLife]

You dont want it to be overfilled. www.howacarworks.com/transmission/how-to-check-and-change-automatic-transmission-fluid

[@kevinbasilio909]

@@MechanicLife Thank you so much sir.

[@doobedi]

Don't you use a gasket glue seal or spray can seal??

[@montanamade1114]

That gasket I bought didn't require it.

[@GirlsNDragons]

@@montanamade1114 Why did you wait 8 hours to add fluid then?

[@blazerwilliams2260]

@@GirlsNDragons Probably just going off the rules as if he did use rtv. Some people don't really think stuff through.

[@spinospino100]

I have a 1985 Ramcharger and I need to replace the gasket, but I don’t know my torque specs for the bolts. I don’t want to over tighten those bolts.

[@dakotajones6270]

Hand tighten them until there snug, then give em half a turn with your ratchet

[@ashernakamura7491]

Luke, are you in Socal?

[@montanamade1114]

Yes! Just moved from Montana! Love it here;)

[@ashernakamura7491]

@@montanamade1114 Luke, my mers keeps having the message urging me to check oil level. I changed oil so many times and when I checked the oil dipstick, it seems like the oil was leaking. The level doesnt change. Wish you could diagnose for my car. I can pay for your diagnosis

[@ashernakamura7491]

Perhaps you can do a KZbin video on how to fix my convertible Merz car.

[@bryanRamirez-nz4hy]

part 2 lol i just had mine rebuilt nd outta no where it started leakin

[@marquaviuswestbrook9413]

Good video

[@MechanicLife]

Thanks

[@RexSpeed92]

Dang I need to do this exact job on my 06 Ram 1500. I’ve got everything I need besides a torch wrench

[@MechanicLife]

They are super cheap from Harbor Freight if you need one. like $10-15.

[@RexSpeed92]

Lukes Garage I’ll probably stop by and grab one today thanks. Any leaks on your truck after doing this job?

[@MechanicLife]

Nothing at all. Its been sealed up and looks great.

[@RexSpeed92]

Lukes Garage shopped around and decided I’m going to give it a go. Got everything I needed included that torque wrench you recommended. Hopefully the pan comes out Easy, wish me luck man. You’re video inspired me!

[@MechanicLife]

GOOD LUCK! Hit me up if you run into issues. Make sure that you are using the right torque specs for your pan!!;)

[@rolandoalejandro2137]

Bad ass man I'm about to do a client's dodge journey

[@MechanicLife]

How did it go?? Late reply;)

[@itayaguilar1320]

Year of the car ? Model name ?

[@MechanicLife]

1984 GMC Jimmy Turbo 700R4

[@elvaisa4162]

Can you use it to paint inside of pan?

[@elvaisa4162]

Would like to know

[@MechanicLife]

What are you trying to paint the inside of the pan with and why? Putting any material on the inside of the pan would be pad. Eventually it would break down, flake off and gum up your motor.

[@elvaisa4162]

When I drop the transmission fluid pan to do the the transmission fluid replacement I noticed that the of the pan had been painted prior. like you said that paint was flaking off and it was I tried sanding some of it up but it was a pain in the that was a pain and I was asking just a simple question just to see if it would be safe to paint on top of the pan with other paint that wasn't peeled off yet to create a secure coat but I ended up cleaning the whole pan it took a while

[@ILLUSIONJRZ]

Why didnt u drain it first

[@Samil101]

Why not drain it first then take the pan off?

[@MechanicLife]

There is not a bolt to drain the pan from.

[@PaisleyandZach]

My f250 the tranny fluid is leaking from the bolts?? All the sudden? Any ideas

[@MechanicLife]

Gasket failed potentially. How old is it/ miles/ etc...

[@IKSRTFO]

HELLO?? what kind of car is this????

[@MechanicLife]

Turbo 700 transmission on a 1984 GMC Jimmy.

[@chevyteske5394]

How much tranny fluid did you buy

[@rolandoalejandro2137]

This has the same pan on a 2011 dodge journey

[@MechanicLife]

Thats wild!

[@shonatorix8108]

Thank you for the video! It was very helpful. Also, just wanted to let you know you have a couple of typos in your video: the word "subscribe" at the beginning of the video is spelled "subscibe" (no "r") and "o-ring" in the title is spelled o ring (no dash). Just thought I'd let you know.

[@travisj2695]

Next time use the pump from harbor freight that goes into the tranny dip stick to draw out most of the fluid. Less if a mess

[@ralphmoore9422]

Did they forget to replace gasket when tranny was repaired…..😢

[@Lifeizrigged]

Talking too low dude...need volume uo

[@MechanicLife]

Yup. This was way back when before I had good equipment.

[@cadillacgregg34]

Where's the gasket maker???? SMDH #fail

[@MechanicLife]

Wasn't recommended from Fel-Pro based on its composition. Feel good about the factory recommendation.

[@scruffy5119]

Not supposed to use rtv with a gasket