Failure Friday! Ruined Transmission and More!

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[@Tom-zy6ke]

I love how you always put a sheet of paper in the foot well so that those filthy dirty cars don't contaminate your nice clean work boots. I'm surprised you don't war the full HazMat suit for some of the self propelled dumpsters you have to work on....

[@cooperchambers630]

If you have clean work boots you dont have work boots.

[@wendwllhickey6426]

The solenoids are a common problem on those cars

[@dangleebols]

When I saw the hose fitment on the pump, I thought "I know whats going to happen" 🤣🤣

[@TaranTatsuuchi]

I agree... The ability to stop is more important than the ability to go.

[@MrLangobard]

''Did they drive it here?'' . Ray, if only you knew what horrors are still driving on the road, you wouldn't be able to fall asleep.

[@privilegedwhitemale306]

Pretty sure he knows better than most, the condition of cars on the road.

[@jabird271vlogs9]

My Subaru flipped 3 times and hit a tree in an embankment, I still drive it and it’s never seen a body shop 👍

[@MrLangobard]

@@privilegedwhitemale306 every ''customer declined all repairs'' probably makes his list.

[@fredwalker839]

Very true ! Good defence driving required , one scary car can take out several in seconds ! Seen a lot in 50 years !

[@tommac5411]

Oh, I think Ray knows what is out on the road.

[@harleycondra291]

Eric O is now saying "Doodlie Doo" when the phone rings, and "Flashlight Gravity". Heard this yesterday and today....You are influencing him!!

[@fredwalker839]

We notice the little things ! Funny Ray has not used any of Eric’s “ one liners !” LOL

[@bushmaster2936]

I thought it was sad that Eric O. had stooped to this level regarding the "gravity" comment. Eric already has enough quirky comments of his own without "borrowing" from others. JMO

[@flyboy2610]

@@fredwalker839 You mean other than "toit like a toiger"?

[@alejandromirez5864]

@@bushmaster2936 You just hate fun don't you?

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

@@alejandromirez5864 🤣🤣🤣

[@colinashby3775]

Ray, the only guy that can repair your car with one hand.

[@lactusgalacto1174]

The only guy who can repair in one hand and two fingers 😵😵😵

[@hoodnibor]

Imagine what he could do with 2 hands.

[@lactusgalacto1174]

@@hoodnibor He will be a lot faster.😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@rayclark9643]

A day without brake cleaner is like a day without sunshine😂

[@wasntme3651]

Hey Ray I wanted to say thanks for your videos. I diagnosed a parasitic draw last night on my blazer that has been haunting me for almost a year. It ended up being my hazard switch and it only happened intermittently. I wouldn’t of been able to find the problem if hadn’t learned how from your videos.👍🏼💯😃

[@cracklecracklebaybay5612]

Woke up at a random time due to back pain, and saw this was uploaded 9 minutes ago. Hell yeah. Makes waking up at 4am a lot better. 👍

[@nainnub1]

@ 5:30 EST me too!

[@bruceschmidt3539]

Same

[@Bigrignohio]

Same here as well. Back pain sufferers unite!

[@thomas7770]

Same here, minus the back pain.

[@campion05]

Yep, spondylithesis back fusion here. Up to pee at 3am and up for good at 5am. Like old magazines we have back issues.

[@myshots101]

I noticed that hose was about to come off and that was my first thought. That's going to make a nice mess. Lol Transmission fluid is no fun.

[@Tyani-sz6cg]

Better than brake fluid.

[@inoahmann7542]

@@Tyani-sz6cg or diesel oil

[@Indigenous51]

Yeah. Saw that too ! Don’t know why he didn’t put it on properly in the first place ?

[@tmk5522]

@@inoahmann7542 or diff oil

[@tonynewcombe9075]

Put your gloves on!, M8t that Trans fluid goes through the skin .

[@222boneal]

Eric O's episode today he said , "Flashlight Gravity!" I love it, my two favorite You Tubers both releasing videos on the same day. Definitely not a failure Friday for their subscribers!

[@thomas7770]

Now we just need some scotty mixed in.

[@222boneal]

@@thomas7770 Kilmer, no thank you. VGG, yes!

[@thomas7770]

@@222boneal ETCG?! Briansmobile1?!

[@222boneal]

@@thomas7770 I am going to have to check those out. Have you seen Ford Boss Me doing the background story on Rainman Ray? Interesting stuff

[@thomas7770]

@@222boneal I saw it yesterday as a matter of fact. As a connoisseur of mechanic KZbin channels, ray is on top right now. We should all be proud of being team Ray!!

[@markm734]

The brake clean jump scare is my favorite bit.

[@vincentrobinette1507]

Be careful on the service report on that Cadillac. The phrase "end of transmission" in this context, could sound like a big up-sell!😋😋

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

It seems to be a shop joke comment IMHO. ATF, engine oil, they're all a huge nuisance when they hit your clothing, especially when they are hot.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

"When it released it was over before I knew what happened" I hate it when that happens, especially on the third stroke.

[@Mech7.3]

Gotcha Ray!! Chrysler key in s-10 doesn’t work!! Have a good day!

[@fredwalker839]

Good Eye ! LOL

[@Papa_Kilo]

Good morning Ray, watching from England as always 👍

[@kennethsmith2752]

Ahh yes...if you would I need directions to the 👀 wash station! I got a good dose of brake clean when you double whammied the trans pan. 😂

[@saravillarreal8475]

Love watching you work on those vehicles 👍

[@scrappinbig2239]

Happy Friday Ray , thanks for not stopping with the first owner refuses repairs and you ended up having another short and then you found one that could be completed making for a better video !

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

It's never a wasted unproductive day for us. Nice collection Ray.

[@TrueDarkMajin]

At 19:36 I literally went OH SHIT!! I thought the truck started moving 😆😆. I was like wait it’s in the lift. I get a little too into these.

[@ryulee458]

Well good morning Ray there's nothing like a whiplash in the morning LOL😂😂😂

[@The_DuMont_Network]

I enjoy each and every one of these. And each one I watch I am sooo grateful I don't have to go through any of this any more. Your excellent diagnostic/computer skills will continue to serve you as teh dinosaurs go away.

[@techjunkiedad716]

Hey Ray, Happy Friday. Love the Buckaroo reference. Always enjoy your teaching type of videos. You remind me of my Grandfather, he was a mechanic for 35 years with his own shop. I grew up there doing whatever I could to help. Grunt work, brake jobs you name it. The ONLY thing we never did was trans work, for the same reason. Have a good one and thank you for the entertainment and memories that your videos envoke.

[@nahimibrahim107]

These longer videos are awesome!

[@aaronbritt2025]

Oooo... Sportside S-10. Pretty rare truck. I had a Sonoma 4x4 with a manual trans. Loved that truck.

[@dalejones3862]

Another day watching Ray great work

[@BrassHammer]

I saw that one hose barely connected. Put those hoses square on your pump tool and put some clamps or zip ties on them. I'm having a great day, you have a great weekend!

[@fredwalker839]

Saw that too , before it grenaded off camera ! Those hand pumps produce “ shooting “ power ! LOL

[@michaelpressman7203]

On the job if you want to go where you had to send somebody to the parts store to get a hose clamp don't they have any laying around the shop maybe like inventory

[@justincass9506]

I just started working on cars mostly cause my uncle.owns his own shop an blessed me....but I've learned more from watching your videos then anything. Appreciate 🙏 your sharing of knowledge!

[@jamesexploringonline872]

Hi Ray, in support of you leaving and opening a new workshop, I'll watch as many of your new and old posts, with experience it will take time to set up shop on top of overhead costs and establish accounts ex. It ain't easy at first but it will pay off, I hope online customers that live close by will support your new adventure. James. Australia 🇦🇺 🪃

[@YaksAttack]

Love the Hank Jr playing in the background when you were checking the trans fluid level

[@samishiikihaku]

Yes Ray, I'd love to have the Typhoon/Cyclone too. I had a Red Blazer in that year range myself. I understand the love.

[@austinfarley4971]

Thanks for the vids Ray! Decided I have the confidence (along with assistive help from my roommate that actually works on cars for a living) to give my wheel bearings a replacement on a 95 nissan pickup.

[@Knight_of_NI]

Great job brother, as always 🫡

[@donaldderrick3639]

OMG, a "Buckaroo Banzai" quote first thing in the morning. Love it! Thanks Ray.

[@stevo4649]

thankyou Ray, have a great weekend and see you in the next one,,,👌👌

[@curtislackner3286]

A family member had the same problem with 2019 caty it was under warranty and they said there was a flaw in the design of transmission so they had to replace the whole trans

[@user-ln7of9gs4s]

GM quality.

[@tee2171]

@Adam Speck anecdotal evidence. Worst vehicle I've owned is a GM. So what

[@JasPlun]

I drive Toyotas and never had a major problem, but I have owned GM and Ford and had headaches with both. Now I drive Toyotas and even if I run into a major issue will still drive them because I have over the years had fewer issues with them than any other brand I have owned.

[@kgisabeast]

Very very rare for toyota/lexus to have any transmission problems. Typically see them go 3-400k easily on their auto trans and even the CVTs they use. Honda is hit or miss with their auto trans, they’ve had some bad ones

[@johnwyatt2316]

Brilliant video Raymond. Thought when refilling the gearbox pan if you'd taken that level plug out underneath and put your drain machine below as you put fluid in the top you could stop as soon as it started to dribble out. Rather then overfill and then remove plug and letting it settle to the level. Less waste. Always enjoy your vids. Stay safe 👍👍

[@alkaholic8439]

Great content as always. I would have blown over the fill plug though just in case there was any detritus waiting to drop as soon as you pull the plug. To be fair it did look pretty clean up there.

[@gregbaker875]

Ray glad you said that on how to properly do the transmission refill. I had to tell a ase certified mechanic from tire kingdom that he did mine wrong once and made them go back and do it the correct way

[@oldjesus8978]

Funny thing ... Eric O. dropped his light on his video today and said "Flashlight gravity" 😂

[@oldsmobileguy81]

Out of round Cooper Tires.... shocking. Had them on an 85 Olds and the car shook like crazy. Come to find out the tires had the same bounce as this s10

[@aberobinson1]

Cooper tires are junk

[@tstuart7333]

Always good content from Ray. Nice little mix today.

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Good morning Rainman Ray!

[@joefratianni8693]

This is what made me decide a different career path was for me. Back in the mid 90's I was doing a tranny pan and filter on a 1500 Silverado with the 700r4. As I was unscrewing the last bolt to release the pan, one of the guys tapped me on the shoulder. Needless to say, lots of expletives were let loose and fluid found places were I think there is still some there to this day. I'm a better IT guy anyway, so thanks for the bad flashback Ray, LOL.

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

Not having a drain hole/bolt is just uncivilized! My 80's Mercedes has one on its ATF pan. I have converted our fleet's Durango (46RE) and Econoline (4R70W or something) to pans with drain holes. (Dorman for the Dodge (it's fine !) and and an actual Ford part for the van.

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

@@redrider7730 I have a Fumoto valve on my cheap Dorman stamped steel pan and it's a nice 'n tidy way to drain 1 gallon of ATF so I can add four fresh quarts. I used to wonder how goofy it might be to do a fluid change in between normal filter change services, then I noticed that the severe duty maintenance schedule for my old Mercedes recommended exactly that. I have two Mag Hytec diff covers in the fleet and like them a lot. Never felt the urge for more fluid capacity, but still might do their pan for the Dodge at some point in the future.

[@valiroime]

PEBKAC errors are universal.

[@stevewolf2620]

@@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 Do not start talking tranny fluid changes to a gen 7 Honda Accord (6 cyl) guy!

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

@@stevewolf2620 How about filters? Did they even give you a filter?!

[@blacksheep25251]

Years ago, there was a car group in my town that was all S10 pickups. They would swap in a 350 with a 700R4. Had to do a little "massaging" to the engine bay to get it to fully fit. One of those vehicles that FORCED you to have fun! I think I'd take that over a turbo...

[@2k7duramax]

I had a Sonoma back in highschool, and I loved it.

[@reptileblacksmith1273]

Thank you I've been trying to get sober to get a job at a shop but today feels better

[@jonrogers558]

Your vids are greatly appreciated by many! I want to thank you for going above and beyond to help people! There aren't a lot of people who care anymore. I'm a lifelong sub!!! Thx again Ray

[@member57]

1/2 NPT threaded nipple about 4-5 inches long with a 90 at the bottom to provide a leverage spot. Insert the threaded end into the seal and turn a few times the lever out the seal. Works every time. I have this tool with my trans service tools.

[@bushmaster2936]

Very interesting. Thank you : )

[@labraalex29]

Hey good morning I'm always waching ur videos in morning..live from Houston Tx. Big fan of ur work

[@eddienash5426]

Love S-10 and S-15's. I have had several from hotrodded SBC's to my first 83 GMC S-15 with a 1.9 Isuzu stripper truck ! 435,000 miles and gave it to the daughter to learn to drive in. 2,000 mile oil changes made her last almost forever.

[@gcrauwels941]

I welded an O2 sensor bung to the bottom of my 6L80 pan the first time I changed the filter to make drain and fill fluid changes easier. I know it some is still in the converter and lines but cleaner fluid, happy transmission. Plus, I really hate that exhaust crossover.😆

[@calyodelphi124]

I've seen a few too many of Precision Transmission's videos to be willing to accept that it's "okay" to leave the old filter neck seal in that transmission. XD You always want to pull it out and replace it with the new one that comes with the new filter! It's apparently common enough to neglect to take the old seal out before stuffing the new filter in that you end up with the seals double-stacked in a channel not designed for it, so the filter sits too low and when you bolt the pan back on it'll crack the filter neck and make the filter basically useless. Mr. Crich over at Precision Transmission uses a hook pick to get to that seal; maybe try one of those next time you gotta do a job like that. :)

[@MrAnderson5157]

Except two seals wont fit at a time And you cannot put the pan back on if the filter isn't in all the way. Unless there's some rare instance I'm not aware of they are designed not to fit unless correct. Also the new filters only come with new seals if it's the o-ring type. Watch harder.

[@yeahitskimmel]

My grandpa drove a Cadillac wish Vogues on it till the day he died, love seeing that iconic white wall to this day!!!

[@ozziemandus4597]

the fire analogy is perfect.....Well said my man!.

[@Joex51x]

I was looking at the hose thinking that is gonna fall off, they make battery operated Fluid pumps that would work well for this type of application.

[@channell11]

I got a cheap one off of Amazon. It's noisy, but a lot quicker that pumping it manually.

[@MichaelSlaughter]

Love the care and detail Ray puts into his inspection and diagnosis. I need to take a road trip and have Ray inspect the front suspension on my SUV. In two years of constant shop visits, no one locally has been able to solve annoying passenger's side suspension chunkiness. I've just given up that it it is what it is, but I know there has to be a solution.

[@michaelray5595]

RIGHT?!? If it was cost effective to drive from TN to Florida just to have Ray look at my truck I absolutely would!

[@peted5217]

The lack of competent vehicle techs is Depressing. Likely to continue til compensation trends improve

[@thomas7770]

Ray level techs are 1 in a billion. It’s good to watch the KZbin greats teach us things.

[@jackedwards7420]

@@peted5217, Exactly, if you haven't already check out today's video from South Main Auto Repair LLC, it illustrates the horror of dealer shops!!

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

@@michaelray5595 Glad that you could find his shop.

[@BB-Gamaing]

When the filter comes with a new seal you did what I would have done and that is replace it. Keep up the good work and maybe one day I’ll get the ambition to drive my rot box down to you just for a bit of help ( oh I should tell you I’m in NY )

[@mitchellcrane9809]

Shop owner/mechanic here. Get yourself a 2gal bug sprayer ( one with thick walled container). That otc trans fill kit you have should have the hose with the quick fittings in it to hook to bug sprayer hose. Drill hole in container for valve stem near top . Now you have a easy way to pressure it up to about 15lbs. Now as a shop owner - ease up on the brake cleaner that stuff is not cheap at the end of the week when you hose everything down like that.

[@jeremyali9431]

Cooper tire are usually pretty good quality, but they sometimes have uniformity problems or are "out of round" often which leads to vibrations. The retailer/ seller should have seen that when they put them on. Silver lining, Cooper will warranty that. The vogue tire on that caddy are expensive, but garage. We refer to those as "mustard and mayonnaise" with the gold and white wall.

[@halweilbrenner9926]

Bought two new Cooper tires on the rear of my old S-10. Tires wore out in about 9,000 miles.

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Hey Ray, didn't Eric O once show off a drill-powered pump for filling transmissions like that? Maybe something to add to the tool collection?

[@thomas7770]

As I remember that drill pump was a “less than impressive”. How about the old blow gun in the jug trick to push it out through a hose that Briansmobile1 did a video on?

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

@@thomas7770 Ray played with that concept, too, I think.

[@Birdman_in_CLE]

I used one of those pump sprayers for garden chemicals. Pump it up and squirt it in. The new ones have plastic wands that you can use a heat gun to adjust.

[@inoahmann7542]

I have a pneumatic atf fill tool. It looks like a big chemical sprayer, but it holds 5 gallons of atf and can be preasurized to 60 psi. It pumps fast.

[@Jimmeh_B]

@@thomas7770 I have a lid that I screwed an air fitting and tube into. Fits on the new bottle of trans fluid, wind the regulator down to 20psi... easy and costs nothing. One day, no doubt, I'll end up with a defective bottle with a bad seam and oil all over the floor. So far though, it's been working for over 5 years and the lid doesn't let go until 30psi, which is handy for some of the thicker diff oils.

[@21psd]

Great analogy with the fire alarm regarding erasing DTC's

[@HM-fn2xe]

Good video…have a great weekend!!!

[@kvn4]

Get yourself an old milk crate and put the gallon containers in it, that way they won't tip over while transferring the fluid

[@BA-gn3qb]

Actual milk crates from a dairy are protected properties via the USDA. But places like Walmart and dollar stores have good replicas.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

@@BA-gn3qb Yes, and they are quite handy!

[@johncooper4637]

I am surprised you did not completely empty the trans pan before you installed a new gasket. What a ridiculous way to have to fill a transmission!

[@thomasmleahy6218]

Yes, he did empty the pan, wiped it clean, cleaned the maggot (magnet) b4 putting the gasket on. Didn't you see all the tranny fluid in the pan? There was a lot more than 3.2 qts just in the pan. If that stand pipe is there as a level mark to decide how much to fill, why was there so much to drain out 2+ qts, was it overfilled to begin with??

[@imagingteam]

I can smell the brake clean through my phone screen, i love it! 😂

[@rubinthomas8586]

I'm up sick (respiratory), but I felt a lot better when I saw you had posted👍

[@shawngavigan8685]

Morning Ray, omg you should see the one that came into the shop yesterday, the one rotor was literally the thickness of a business card, no floor at all just the carpet and underlay, all tires have the belts showing , and they only wanted the starter replaced, I refused the job, ended up selling them a grand caravan for 3k

[@harryellis8873]

Shawn well done take the death traps off the road

[@fredwalker839]

Happy Ending Storey,,,,, just say the owner doesn’t have the 3K,, you put on a +/-$ 200.00 starter on,,, owner leaves your shop,,,blows a rotten brake line,,,causes an accident,,,, well it had brakes when it left “your “ shop,,,,,, never happened to me in 50 yrs. ,, but the shop would be dragged in ?

[@toshayonguard4253]

First thing I would do is to have Service Writer call Customer and ask them what the was the codes they cleared 🤔

[@fredwalker839]

Something “stinks “ here , as usual ! Customer may not know codes , but cleared under 3 miles away , Friday car , bye - bye ! LOL

[@Wolphypwi]

36:15 First time when I saw this I said, "The" hose will pop up 🤣 and a few min later I see you in this situation 🤣😂

[@shadetree6705]

Have a FANTASTIC weekend, stay safe Brother

[@yamahafan7330]

When replacing the transmission fluid, you should take the solenoids out and clean the metal shavings from them. If too much builds up it can cause shifting problems.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Interesting comment. Maybe the metal shavings affect the solenoids' operation.

[@eman9372]

Thing is on the tehcm the solenoids are riveted together

[@larryreno8293]

Well, yes. Too much metal on the solenoids is a problem. Like metal from the planetary gears, bearing failures or other more serious issues that are the root cause of the metal. If you’re cleaning and significant metal from your trans, you have bigger problems coming.

[@yamahafan7330]

@@larryreno8293, I would have to agree but I have seen plenty of transmissions that have metal shaving that are in perfectly good working order other than a shifting problem and have lasted years afterwards.

[@bubbakushingtonIII]

So I caught a video of your life story that a guy told and man you've been down a road or two haven't ya? Really like your transparency with your customers.

[@lechatbotte.]

Thanks for leaning our glasses Ray. Things were going blurry I thought I was going blind lol. Ray can’t control his hose today fluid everywhere hee hee

[@dragonmaker1541]

Another great Rainman production.

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

Ray, I was mesmerized by the spinning U joint, too, but kinda disappointed you didn't shoot brake cleaner at it. Is it wise to use the words "end of transmission" in your notes for that Cadillac?

[@stephenbullock1443]

It's common problem with pwm solenoid (pulse with modulator) in gm transmission front pump. 100,000 + miles It's time to have rebuild

[@richsweeney1115]

junk

[@JoeBribem]

No dipstick, brilliant idea GM. I do like the standpipe though. Clamp your fill hoses Ray.

[@keithlibner9259]

I absolutely love when someone says my engine isn't running right sometimes(intermittent). You hook up an analyzer and there are no trouble codes. Ask the customer what they've done and they tell you "I had them clear the codes at the Auto parts store". I like to tell them to go home and drive the car until situation occurs again, then bring it back WITHOUT CLEARING CODES SO I HAVE A CLUE AS TO THE PROBLEM.

[@larryreno8293]

TRUTH!

[@kevinb8285]

I don’t know why there isn’t a history of cleared codes. Engineers always seem to miss the simple things.

[@fredwalker839]

10 years ago , a code/s can be cleared , but we could “see “ the codes “in history “ not no more ,

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

My truck will never get in the army with that stuff on its record!

[@kevinb8285]

@@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 The army has low standards

[@jameskennedy673]

👏👏👏Ray I know that everyone does things differently. I alway take the transmission pan to the parts washer & clean the inside & outside, put the new gasket on it then install it back on the tranny, saves from using extra brake clean. After about auto manufacturers pinching pennies buy not using oil pan drain plugs, transmission fill tubes with dipsticks, before I buy a vehicle, I’ll make sure that those items are there first. Just think when you get home, your stress free

[@williameldridge9382]

The reason they removed the transmission fill tubes/dipsticks is because they are sealed transmissions. You're not supposed to even look at the transmission unless there's a problem with it. No oil changes or flushes, no maintenance at all, only repairs if something actually breaks. They are designed to be maintenance free. Also, opening the transmission yourself can void the warranty with a lot of the car manufacturers.

[@richsweeney1115]

@@williameldridge9382 that's the biggest line of bullshit I've heard . you believe that? you think going 150k miles with the same tranny fluid is ok? no. it's not. they do it so you'll burn the tranny out after the warranty and buy a new tranny from them, or a new car or truck.

[@OFFICIAL_MODBOSS]

I love my 98 s10 4.3 approaching 250k still going strong. Perfect for what I need a truck for

[@bensmith6051]

That Colorado has the 2.5L engine. The 3.6 has an exhaust y-pipe and the engine oil filter is a paper cartridge on top of engine. Good job on the trans oil change.

[@edchenal821]

Ray, if we didn't have an occasional Bad Day, we wouldn't appreciate the Good Days. Keep up the good work and the candid videos.

[@thomas7770]

Hi Friends 👋🏻, good diagnosis. I wish more people remembered to change their trammy fluid on time to save themselves. This situation seems to be a trendy theme; old as time. That is a RAD S10, I woulda reshaped the key for him to fit. I’ve got a 00 tacoma 2.7 and I have also had ghost vibration issues with for a long time on and off and I think it is the tires. The vibration can cause other components to fail as well. Any thoughts on small 2WD rwd pickup vibrations? Note that when measuring hot Tran fluid, if it is too hot to touch it may have expanded and cold fluid will measure less.

[@tx4runner459]

2wd 4Runner owner… Rear wheel bearings went out on mine and made it feel like it wanted to wander all over the road

[@peted5217]

The Old Worn Check Ball trick ....? Common prob in other GMs . Fixed 6l80 w plate/ck ball update kit. Ya , Valve Body must come out

[@altonb93]

My experience on gm trucks is to either change the fluid early and often or don’t at all. Changing the fluid on an old transmission will wash the clutch material out. People wonder why their transmissions start to slip after changing the fluid.

[@stephenbullock1443]

@@peted5217 yeah the plate on the valve body is common issue with high mileage.I seen the steel balls punch right threw.when I rebuild I replace it is a must

[@justinkraynie6435]

@@tx4runner459 Same with my 09 and 14 4wd tacos

[@DieDae]

I had a 91 white blazer in high school too Ray.

[@michaelpressman7203]

Hooray I'm sorry I couldn't say anything but I noticed the hoses coming off the pump when you first started out but it's not a two-way conversation sorry about getting oil on yourself I've done it it's no fun have a good weekend

[@johntetreault]

So... I'm confused.... Pulling out the stand pipe plug is how you determine it's at proper level..... But when you first pulled out that plug, 2.5 quartz drained. Was it 2.5 qts overfilled?

[@jersey-dude]

Dude. Same exact thought and question

[@mvmorr01]

He pulled the plug when the engine is off, and the trans fluid drains back into the pan. You check the level with the engine on.

[@johntetreault]

@@mvmorr01 okay... That makes sense... I have zero experience with these dipstickless transmissions (but honestly feels like a scam by the manufacturers to make maintenance more difficult, ensuring premature failure)

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

@@johntetreault I think the OEMs see it this way: weeding out the amateurs and preventing premature failure.

[@johntetreault]

@@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 I highly doubt that.... I'm sure they more likely view it as "good enough to last until the end of warranty terms, but we can't have people keeping cars on the road for 20 years"

[@joshpeets3951]

Serious question, Mr. Ray: When you have vehicles on the lift, it looks like the door bangs the frame of the lift. Is there some sort of padding/protection on the lift to keep from dinging up doors? Spellcheck tells me "dinging" isn't a word. I beg to dingalingiffer.

[@garyalford9394]

Yes I don't remember who sells them but there is a heavy foam pad that can be purchased for that problem, think it would be option to buy from the hoist lift people.

[@molson0430]

my first car was a four door 96' s-10 blazer. got passed to my brother for his first car when i got a 00' s-10 blazer. he sold it at 213k miles where it became a rural mail truck, still see it out on the road every now and then.

[@TheXL2013]

Gotta love those 80s-era GM buzzers.

[@keithpardini9065]

Ray, I see you always have your trusty Snap-on Apollo 100th Edition diagnostic scanner close by. I was wondering what scanner would you recommend for the DIY home mechanic? Aultel? Snap on? Launch?

[@Tyani-sz6cg]

What vehicle are you driving? What's your budget? And whatcha looking to do with it?

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I am imagining the service writer saying to themself, "Intermittent problem? Let's give it to Ray!"

[@reverendnasty6818]

You're always a winner in my heart.

[@evoiiiwest4290]

Hello from New Zealand. Awesome content. Keep up the good work. CLICK

[@poppiarlin5612]

Can anyone reasonably articulate why the Automotive manufacturers think that not having a dipstick tube for the transmission is the best way?

[@josephdbishop6576]

Cost.

[@Patat0four]

I let go a genuine "HO!!" when you showed your libation of choice. Never thought someone would succeed being more dramatic than south main auto with break cleaner, but there we are.

[@halweilbrenner9926]

Break is broken. Brake is stopping device.

[@nsbioy]

@@halweilbrenner9926 broken brake = broke: break from braking.

[@BrassHammer]

@@nsbioy fix is temporary, repair is permanent...

[@nsbioy]

@@BrassHammer there is nothing more permanent than the temporary

[@sunspiral79]

Us both Ray...Got my 84 Blazer with a small block in high school...Still have it

[@NBartrina]

Good day to you!