How To Change The Transmission Fluid And Filter On A Chevy Tahoe/ GMC Yukon/ Cadillac Escalade

[@austintrevino4861]

A good tip if you’re doing it alone and don’t have someone to help pry the exhaust. Use a ratchet strap on the exhaust after the y on the exhaust and ratchet it down around the cross member below . Works perfect every time and save your energy for better things

[@brucebrown201]

I sure hope this works. VERY FRUSTRATED. What an after thought by the manufacturer. I tried loosening the trans. mount and raising the rear of the trans. I still couldn't get the pan out. I didnt want to break bolts on the exhaust, so I had to put it back together and look for another video. Now I will go back and try this. Sounds good the ratchet strap. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@joshbrown5756]

I had good luck with the ratchet strap...gotta use the big one though. I also moved the gasket down (toward the engine) to give another bit of room. Forget the pick for the filter gasket. I used a screw driver to push the edge away, then vice grips to grab, another pair to hold onto said vice grips and a hammer to make a poor man's slide hammer 😂 I also weigh (or measure) the fluid that comes out to logic check how much goes in. If you've never checked trans fluid level, look it up. Good video, got me 90% there.👌

[@austintrevino4861]

@@brucebrown201 it’s still gonna be a little tight but it’s very doable

[@austintrevino4861]

@@joshbrown5756 honestly I’ve never changed the filter neck gasket in the trans if it goes in nice and snug I’d say there’s nothing to worry about. But it’s totally optional. Now if it’s loose going back in definitely I would replace it

[@ikecostner1]

I had to use a pry bar and use a jack to push up on the pry bar

[@arnoldl.arrington5147]

ONE OF THE BEST MADE VIDEO'S THAT I HAVE SEEN, AND THE INSTRUCTION WAS SO COMPLETE, THAT I AM GOING TO COMPLETE THE FLUID AND FILTER CHANGE MYSELF, ON MY 2007 GMC YUKON.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

arnold l. arrington glad you like the video and it’s helpful. Thank you for posting this and watching!

[@arnoldl.arrington5147]

I have also subscribed to your site, and put it on my Facebook page for my family and friends to use; again thank you for the time you spent making this great video.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

arnold l. arrington thank you so much for helping me spread the word of How to Automotive. It means the world to me thank you!

[@MAGNETIC-COMPASS]

Good Luck .

[@marthalucio5302]

I can't find the tcm. Is the tcm in the transmicion$?

[@Hjsdppcww]

Thank you for keeping the pace fast. It's hard to find instructional videos where the info is fed quickly and without repetition.

[@nadineb2726]

Right on it was a solid video

[@vicO1323]

GM engineers must be a hoot. Let's put the exhaust under the transmission so they have to remove it to get to the pan. Replacing a headlight. Remove fender wheel well cover, loosen bolt, loosen bolts on front frame, try to remove a square peg from a round hole. Spare tire is a whole other story. The KZbin experts tell you 5 different ways to lower the spare tire and only 1 does it the way the owners manual says to do it. If you ever meet someone who is a GM engineer, slap him for me.

[@ikecostner1]

I was on the ground so I had to use a small jack up against the handle of the pry bar to get enough pressure to push the exhaust down far enough Sketchy nightmare

[@frankhayes288]

I can’t believe the pan doesn’t have a drain, smh. Great video, best I’ve seen!

[@markii72]

American cars almost never have drain plugs on the transmissions and differentials, no idea why

[@javee-th5no]

Yeaaa.. Dumbest thing everrrrr!

[@heystupidisasstupiddoes5985]

Filter is key to success don't quit your day job! In my eyes your a Mopar fan.

[@heystupidisasstupiddoes5985]

@@markii72 built for success my friend. That's why Allison courperated an external filter for import loving fokes like you.

[@pulla1234]

Excelent video

[@eduardolugo3958]

Very thoughtful to teach everyone how to do a transmission fluid change ... Appreciate it so much !

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad you like the video. Thank you for watching!

[@kenny6507]

Thank you I was going to take the exhaust down and a bolt stripped. Glad I found this method I got the pan out instantly

[@randysmith1630]

I'm going to do this on my 08 Silverado next week when the weather cooperates. It's got 189k miles on it, but the fluid color doesn't look bad. Plan on using a cheap HF pump to get most of the fluid out. Going to make a slide hammer for the filter seal. 12" gal. nipple, a tee on the bottom, and a 3/4 coupling over the pipe. Screw it in and go. Also putting a pan with a drain back on it.

[@maxscriptguru]

Fabulous tutorial. Fast, quick and concise. Just how it should be.

[@domsandoval9661]

U are the real mvp I just saved about 400$ bucks dealer quote and I put some amsoil ATF in there with oem gasket and oem filter thanks for the vid man!

[@randysmith1630]

Did my 08 Silverado today. Guess I got lucky, didn't have to remove anything. Pumped the fluid out first, took out the bolts and shoved the pan over to the passenger side a little and angled the driver's side down a little and it came right out. Didn't have any RTV to hold the gasket on, so I used an 8" zip tie on each side to hold it in place until I could get some bolts in it.

[@PedroVargas-ix1mm]

How did you pump transmission fluid out?

[@randysmith1630]

@PedroVargas-ix1mm Used a little cheap transfer pump from Harbor freight. It's about $5, I think. Just put one end down the dipstick tube and the other one in a jug.

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

Thanks for detailing the prybar in order to remove the pan. So many other people actually jack the transmission up 3/4". I like your way better. I'd love ❤️ to have a Lift instead of Jack stands.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Gregory Heath writing on the exhaust is a little bit make it really easy. Having a Lift is a big advantage. Thank you for watching!

[@nathanielruffin1589]

Excellent video , I was using a torx. 30 no wonder I couldn’t get the torx screws off

[@LHollisIII]

Great tutorial here. I learned to change my motor mount from a KZbin video...and if I can do that, I can definitely do this trans fluid change. Thanks for this video!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Trey Hollis glad the video is helpful. You can Service your transmission and save some money. Good luck and thank you for watching!

[@johanseminario5194]

could you explain how to change the motor mounts? I have a 07 avy and I want to replace those mounts myself. Thanks!

[@tylerorsak4580]

Johan Seminario you ever get around to replacing that engine mount? I watched a video on KZbin and was kinda discouraged. Wasn’t as simple as I hoped lol

[@alphaomegaello]

After spending 12 hours attempting this myself, this video did me no justice. The hard parts of the job are skimmed over really quickly. I had to lift the transmission with a jack and ratchet strap the exhaust because it did NOT budge at all with a pry bar, when trying to remove the trans pan. The part where you have to remove the old seal out of the transmission with a pick lasted hours, compared to the video where it is only mentioned briefly. Then you used a 18mm deep well socket to install the new seal into the transmission, also skimmed over but I found it impossible to do the same without completely destroying the new seal because it's not even as solid as the deep well socket used to help get the seal back in...

[@joecozzo5476]

Can't blame the video cause you're not a mechanical guy

[@alphaomegaello]

@@joecozzo5476 I meant to come back and delete comment. I was frustrated and working in 10 degree weather. I finally got it by using straps and yanking the exhaust down enough to get the pan out. Sorry for trashing your video.

[@majickmeg]

alphaomegaello not all of these transmissions use the same bolt size, have the linkage in the way and or the same seal size. Always take these videos with a grain of salt because everything can be similar yet different. Also, if your pry bar didn’t work to move the exhaust, then your pry bar wasn’t big enough of of thick enough metal. I had to use the biggest snap on pry bar that I had and jack the end of it up to get exhaust to move but it was easy.

[@mohammedahmed7384]

I have a 2013 Yukon. I made a vacuum cleaner for it myself and it is much better than before

[@PedroVargas-ix1mm]

How it what did you do?

[@veraintveld2509]

thanks the trick of the prybar saves lots of headaches exhaust removal is more work than changing the fluid and filter ken

[@ubmixinb360]

Great video....Was a little nervous about doing it, but you make it look easy.

[@nupe794life]

Great class on how to change the transmission fluid, gasket, and seal

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Wayne Lipscomb thank you and thank you for watching!!

[@ronaldpizarro2067]

Hi, thanks for maintenance reference. Filter and gasket indicated on Amazon works for a Chevy Tahoe 2011?? Thanks, Ron

[@ChristopherLee1002]

I have an 08 Escalade..all wheel drive, is there any difference in the process?

[@OMACMedicFiveZero]

I ended up drilling and tapping a hole in my pan with a low profile drain valve. Sits lower than the magnet and makes the drain process a lot easier. Made a nice weekend project!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

OMACMedicFiveZero very innovative thank you for sharing!

[@OMACMedicFiveZero]

How to Automotive Well I actually used this video to change my fluid back when this vid came out and thought there had to be an easier way. I also installed heat pads on the transmission and engine oil pans to help out on those below zero mornings. Keeps everything nice and not frozen :) So thank you for an awesome video.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

OMACMedicFiveZero I'm in San Diego so we don't see much cold weather here.

[@brucebrown201]

can you give info. and parts on adding the drain plug. How is it working out? any leakage afterward? interesting.

[@andresgrijalva8212]

God bless you, bro, for being honest

[@rahalati]

Really appreciate it, thanks for sharing. I got a question regarding the frequency of changing the transmission fluid in terms of time not milage. I got a 2011, 1500 Seira pick up truck. The last time I changed the fluid was on 2015 and since then I only drove it 31k Mile. The transmission looks ok, level is also ok. Do you recommend changing the fluid?

[@Mendola_]

The impact, chordless power is a game changer.

[@gerardoc4093]

So is it 5 quarts across the board? Doesn’t matter what model you have? 5.3 or 6.2

[@busabobsgarage9876]

Great vid, and especially the instructions on the linkage!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

BusaBob's Racing glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@reza2wheels443]

This is the best video to fix a gasket pen transmission oil

[@Mariasbabyalive]

Don't even own a Tahoe and watched the whole video!! Nice DIY.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Lol thank you!

[@splash5974]

Wonder if this is similiar procedure on a 2007 Sierra? Great detailed vid

[@HowtoAutomotive]

splash yes it is the same.

[@e.s.l5861]

After doing this several times I personally prefer to just leave the old seal alone.

[@luigegonzalez7399]

Do you recommend replacing the full amount of fluid in a 200k mile transmission 6l80

[@20tea]

I just did this with my 6l80. Just do exactly as what this guy did. Dont go with a "full flush". That may cause some problems later on. I'm at 180k on mine. If you see a whole lot of metal flakes in the fluid and the transmission shifts funny, then your torque converter may be on it's last leg. It'll also destroy your transmission. The torque converter is the weak point in the 6l80. Get an updated or 6l90 torque converter.

[@galangarcia8602]

Excelent video, very clear and easy to follow through

[@kelvinmcmillerjr1929]

I have this same model truck and my transmission won't go into drive. It reverse fine, no squealing or nothing. It just won't move when I press the accelerator. Any suggestions on what's causing this?

[@betod3113]

Weres the dip stick from transmission located I have a 2010 chevy tahoe LT have to add half of quart to it..

[@juliobello4561]

Awesome video I’m going to change filter and oil from 2010 Escalade I did to my 93 Silverado but it looks easier on this one

[@usmc291]

When is recommended to change the fluid on a 2007 Yukon at how many miles ?

[@ikecostner1]

I do mine once a year with heavy driving and towing

[@brandyabraham7639]

Thank you so much my 07 suburban was saying transmission hot idke engine went park pop my hood checked my dip stick transmission fluid was dirty im like oooh that the problem i now know i have drain my transmission as well as chsnge my fikter i surely will be doing thst i wish i had the compact it would make life easy

[@lorimunn9403]

I overfilled my 13 tahoe 5 years ago. Just said fuck it. Trans runs like dream. Fluid clean and clear.

[@josephbelanger5053]

Super helpful and complete. Thank you.

[@fred4987]

I NEEDED THIS PRYBAR TRICK AN HOUR AGO SMH

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Well, next time will be easier. Thanks for watching!

[@fred4987]

@@HowtoAutomotivethank you for the video 🫡🫡 in 30k miles I now know

[@gjoniny]

i've seen a video where the guy lossens the bolts on the exhaust supports just enough to lower the exhaust to get the oil pan out

[@HowtoAutomotive]

@@gjoniny that can work.

[@JoJo-ck9is]

I have a 2007 Chevy Silverado 5.3l Z71 4x4, is it the same steps and process and same fluids??

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Superrt_ yes it’s the same 👍🏻

[@robpaul7900]

Ametures probably shouldn't use an impact on trans pan bolts at least break em lose before you do might damage the bolts depending on how rusty everything is. T bar or speed wrench is a good tool for those bolts too.

[@writtenpieceopaper1]

Absolutely agree. If you it by hand, you can catch yourself If something doesn't feel right

[@TERRORoftheLORD]

Leave it a touch off of the max line so it doesn't blow a gasket on a hot day going through the mountains. But great video!

[@charlesstpierre8]

Some other channel advise torquing the bolts inside to specs since they can loosen. Would you advise that?

[@lkazanov]

Excellent video and nicely done. I think a blind seal puller with a slide hammer would be less dangerous to the walls of the transmission. What about the remaining fluid in the torque converter?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

lkazanov I try to make the videos with the tools that most people Will own. I agree with you the slide hammer would be a better tool. As far as the rest of the Fluid goes this is a basic service not a complete flush.

[@davidcollazo2102]

I didn’t have to take the exhaust off just a lil wiggle

[@drsethsr]

Was that transmission a 4L60E or a 6L80E?

[@4dzone]

Great tutorial. Very nice description with video. Thanks for sharing. Not sure if you can do this in a home garage but still nice to see how it is done.

[@samuelw.3992]

I just did it. It sucked.

[@atticdust6581]

@@samuelw.3992 Why what happened? I would imagine have a lift would help tremendously! I saw a streak of transmission fluid on incline driveway on my 2008 Tahoe....ugggghhhh 🤦‍♀️💅💃...

[@samuelw.3992]

@@atticdust6581 ​ @Attic Dust lol it was just a pain in the butt. the bolts were rusted for that throttle cable bracket. i did manage to take one out. then i forced out of the way. then i took a 4' piece of 2x4 and a ratchet strap and rigged that up to ratchet the exhaust down an i barely got the pan out. i had force it yet. and of course reinstalling the pan was just as fun.. lets just say i learned a few things... lmao

[@mangotree1021]

How about the torque converter, it has fluid in it also...

[@peakoil-ko5oq]

I can't remove the t40 screws. Any suggestions on how to break them loose

[@m0th.shroommm]

PBlaster on the bolts possibly?

[@Notwoh]

Did y’all reuse the existing transmission bolts or did y’all get new ones?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Just reuse the original bolts

[@dgozacHM]

How would I know which transmission i have on my truck? I have a 2007 Tahoe LT 4x4 with the 5.3. I'm pretty sure it's a 6 speed. I need to order the filter on Amazon and want to make sure I have the right part come in.

[@NORCALPYRO_]

🤣 what?? It literally says PRND321 THATS A 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION...

[@robertm1493]

Does this work on suburban 2008

[@dougwigginton3983]

Excellent video. Very thorough. Thank you.

[@lilbuddylee131]

Great video. Very informative something I can do at home.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Stepheon Coles glad the video is helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@1987FX16]

The gauge cluster had D321, was this was a 4l60 or a 6l80?

[@zmanphx]

The 6 speed has M for gear selector.

[@slicksilver9441]

Is a "relax" pass recommended ? I know in some situations that the bolts will "relax".

[@POSPrez]

Thanks Brian. Perfect video.

[@Peterbilt-tm1or]

Is it possible to replace solenoids at same time! Thanks

[@HowtoAutomotive]

With a pan off you can definitely change the solenoid

[@sylheteye3340]

I wish if i can find someone expert like you Bro.

[@zayd5932]

Would this be the exact same with an 07 Avalanche?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

The avalanche may have different crossmembers. But the process will be pretty much the same.

[@zayd5932]

@@HowtoAutomotive ok thanks

[@danielmoncheski8806]

The video was very helpful. The only bummer on service was the fact that when the pan did slide out it bumped a solenoid. Now after putting it together I have a P0976 code...shift solenoid b circuit low in ECM memory. Unless there is a TCM plug on the outside that got jostled, it seems like I'm going to have to open it up again and make sure the offending sole oil is plugged in. Hopefully thats a it is and thanks to the video I'll be done faster this time.

[@speedslayerr]

What ended up happening?

[@jimmyv1289]

Is there an easier way to remove the gasket where the filter sits

[@chris61670]

I would just remove the return line on the top of the radiator and do as you would to flush the trans and just run the fluid out of the pan and no mess..

[@el_digge]

Thats how i was taught to do it havent had to in decades had to watch this to refresh my memory

[@Mr281icecream]

Doing it on jack stands , it’s hard af I couldn’t get enough clearance with someone helping me pry the exhaust down if u r not doing it in a car lift it’s complicated

[@chukwuemekaonyema2716]

I used pry bar and put a jack on the side to lift the pry bar up as much as needed. That bent it enough.

[@coach3958]

What about the old fluid remaining in the torque converter?

[@abelflores5976]

This is only a “drain and refill” trans fluid change and not a complete flush. Drain and refill is always recommended compared to a full flush.

[@bg307]

Very good easy to follow video,wow! Subscribed

[@markgrzeskowiak7732]

is this the same process for 2008 escalade?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Mark Grzeskowiak yes it will be the same procedure. Thank you for watching!

[@thelonetacoj6487]

I can not figure how to pry on the exhaust manifold. Im using the frame and prying up on it but it’s not moving that much. What am I doing wrong ?

[@octaviofuentes7781]

Useful video right here thanks for sharing my man

[@chriswestbrook7250]

Does this process work for 2013 tahoe ppv

[@comaradelee]

dont u have to tight the valve body as well? what is the torque spec for it?

[@jeromeburrasca6710]

Is it the same process for a 2011 Suburban 1500 4x4? Thanks for the videos! :)

[@melapelan209]

Was it?

[@majickmeg]

You don’t have to use sealant/RTV on these, hence an actual gasket. I wouldn’t use RTV on a transmission gasket unless you absolutely have to! You’ll be sorry if any of it at any point any of that sealant gets into the transmission.

[@jasons4586]

good video. explained clearly. thanks a lot.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jason S thank you!

[@paquesepas6696]

I have an 07 Yukon 2 wheel drive and that gasket and filter kit on Amazon says it doesn't fit. Does it?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Then I would check with your local parts supplier for the correct part.

[@catch1n2]

Dip goes towards the back or rear end right

[@titanjake8640]

Best video ever

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@danielcevello6148]

I need to do a transmission service on a 2007 GMC Yukon XL that is all wheel drive. Will the front drive shaft need to be removed in order to perform the service?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Daniel Cevello pretty sure you do not need to remove the driveshaft

[@danielcevello6148]

How to Automotive awesome! Thanks for the fast reply. Separate question - how often would you recommend changing the fluid in the transfer case?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Daniel Cevello I believe it's every 15 to 20,000 on the GM trucks but if you're towing I would do it at least once a year.

[@danielcevello6148]

How to Automotive great! Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it

[@leonelmc83]

how many miles should the transmission oil be changed?

[@gunsofsteele]

My 09 avalanche 150000

[@craiglee9380]

How do I know which transmission I have in my 2007 Chevy Tahoe LT 2wd 5.3L?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

The easiest way is to look for the tag that’s on the transmission somewhere usually by the back tail piece of it. Also you may be able to look it up through the vim number

[@craiglee9380]

@@HowtoAutomotive thank you I really appreciate it, earlier today I was having problems where I was trying to reverse over a little hump in my drive way. The car then kinda clunked then while still in reverse it was like I was just reviving the engine going no where.

[@jamesfolger8047]

I must have a unicorn or I just didn’t have a pry bar or anything similar so I say there for 10 mins wiggling the pan around after I pulled the gasket around it. Gasket not in between pan and tranny and a 45 ish degree angle and the pan slide right out. Have a video of me pulling the pan on and off a few times just to show it works.

[@ulisestorres9202]

Why not add a drain plug ?

[@bruce744]

Thanks man! Great video!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@beaner_fromyuma812]

I took a bath in the trans fluid

[@javee-th5no]

Great Video bro!

[@airlite44]

thank you for posting!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

airlite44 thank you for watching!

[@james19X]

Will the prybar trick work on a 2017 Silverado?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

James H I believe so but I’m not 100% sure.

[@Kenichi_one]

What is the difference with a 4wd

[@robpaul7900]

Is this the 4l60e or 6l80

[@sm0kiaxel]

Is this a similar step on the 2003 Escalade?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

sm0kiaxel yes it’s pretty much the same job.

[@sm0kiaxel]

Alright thanks

[@frankzee111]

I thought GM stopped producing the 4L60E in 08?...

[@denisk751]

Did you flush?

[@p.b.sHUNTING]

Alot cleaner if you use the trans cooler line at the radiator to empty the pan.

[@bradleblanc2336]

Is there not a chance that you run the tranny dry and cause damage with that method??

[@p.b.sHUNTING]

@@bradleblanc2336 not at all. The only better scenario is a drain bolt in the pan.

[@porterfield24]

Thanks!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you very much!

[@patriciosalas339]

What about the old fluid that remains in the cooler lines? How do you remove that fluid?

[@CoZmoTheGod]

You would have to flush the transmission to remove all of it

[@jeffowens8722]

Also nearly half the old fluid remains in the torque converter. The only way to get everything out is to flush the system. But this is a typical guild change procedure.

[@djwilson48625]

If you install a drain plug, you could fill, run, drain. Fill, run, drain 4 or 5 times to self flush it. It's not as fast as a shop, but eventually, you'll be all good fluid. Buy about 12 extra quarts. You'll lose about 4 qts per drain. I also recommend changing the filter after this process, as you'll just load up the filter with crap if you change it first.

[@vince1638]

Thanks for this video. I'm gonna let The Chev dealer do this service, not sure I trust a local knucklehead to do this properly!

[@bryontharp5790]

Yes you don't want to make a bigger problem with those exhaust studds they always break and you have another mess