Silverado Transmission Service Trick

[@friendlyhonda3187]

I just want to say thanks - did this exact thing on my 2013 GM1500 and the transmission pan came out with minimal fuss. Learned from this very video. It actually works. I watched many a KZbin video where they struggled for 20 minutes, jacked up the transmission, used bottle jacks and blocks, etc, but none worked as nice as this. Some even gave up and cleaned, drained the pan in place. The only difference with mine is that, because I do not have a hoist and a big drain, I used a MityVac to vacuum out the fluid from the pan once I'd done the first crack of the gasket. I had a little laugh when the pan came out after 10 seconds of wiggling.

[@2stroketurbo]

Yes I'm very glad it helped you that makes me feel good thank you

[@gcrauwels941]

To make it even easier you can take the transmission loose at the crossmember and lift the back of the trans a little using a jack.

[@IrishScott71]

WORKS PERFECT! Just did this method on my 2011 GMC Sierra with 5.3L & 6L80 transmission today. SHORT STORY: I just saw the video titled "2013 GMC Seirra 1500 Transmission Fluid & Filter From Hell!" who could have used this trick. I watched his video and was dreading the job... until I saw this one. Thank you for sharing this one by 2stroketurbo!!

[@josecontreras5043]

hello bro a question I would like to know how much you gave the proper torque tightening bolts of the transmission pan

[@keithrayeski3147]

I’ve got the same 2011 GMC and I’m thankful to see a comment that this works well!

[@blipcat3382]

Hell I do all my under truck work using standard jack stands....if I had a lift like yours I would be in heaven.

[@kukri1877]

For real.

[@chevy0771]

I understand that. Same here I wish I had a nice car lift as well.

[@thunderhammer1937]

That’s for damn sure!

[@smallchunkaground2071]

Videos 5 years old and this tip saved me alot of extra work yesterday on my 11 sierra. Thank you sir.

[@dnlmachine4287]

Every pan I take off gets a drain plug installed if possible. Especially if its stepped like this one. Even if you still remove the pan to get the filter, it greatly eases draining the whole pan. Stay gold.

[@gcrauwels941]

I did that too. For 20 bucks got a new pan and welded an O2 sensor bung in the bottom. Saves a lot of mess.

[@danielmoore8538]

Rotate the front of the pan slightly towards the drivers side and it'll create enough clearance to easily slide out,very simple without using straps or unbolting exhaust

[@PoisonShot20]

Question? It's possible to drill and tap a plug on the pan? Or I'm missing something? Than would be no mess to remove the pan and replace the filter.

[@danielmoore8538]

@@PoisonShot20 I agree and yes they make a plug you can install after drilling the pan but I've heard they tend to leak so I was thinking have a bung welded onto the pan

[@PoisonShot20]

@@danielmoore8538 It make sense! Thanks!

[@salatiello1956]

I saw another KZbinr who did not use the rachet strap on the exhaust pipe. Instead, he lowered the trans pan just enough to get the filter out. This gave him enough clearance to then sneak the pan past the exhaust cross pipe. This was, however, on a 2020 Suburban (6L80E transmission "Easy pan removal") so I don't know how different that would be from a 2010 Silverado.

[@dwarlock1978]

i took the nuts out of the transmission mount and used a floor jack raising the transmission and it didnt raise it enough, i will have to do the ratchet strap trick. Thanks for the great idea!!!

[@gcrauwels941]

Combining both is what I did.

[@doctornerd_md996]

This isn't exactly what i was looking for, but I'm still glad i seen this.

[@markbauer9393]

If you loosen the trans mount bolts and put a jack on the tailshaft it may give you more room also

[@brianbuttrey8774]

Thank you so much for this info!! I changed my trans fluid today and this made it possible. Great trick!! Brian Buttrey Nashville Tn

[@brianbuttrey8774]

Ken Call I think that “you” are a bullshitter! I have no idea what you are talking about. Get back on your meds like your mom told you to do.

[@car_venom2265]

How often do you change the transmission fluid and the other thing?

[@beniceryanbalague7712]

Great idea! If your doing it by yourself. I had my son put in the pan while I use a crow bar to flex the Y-pipe down for 5 secs without breaking the pipe lol

[@tomgates9309]

That worked perfectly! Easy and the pan slid right out. Great tip.

[@2stroketurbo]

Excellent happy to help

[@philllsxga.7737]

Nice! Thanks! Turning the front of the pan sharply to the passenger side also helps..

[@nevadaboy9769]

FYI the 4.8 exhaust does not have a flex coupling, but none the less still a good idea for the 5.3 guys✌

[@anotherrandomtexan25]

You are the man! Gunna try this out in a bit

[@johndayberry6366]

YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER!!! IT WAS ABOUT TO GET UGLY !! THANKS

[@johnny45281]

undo the 3 bolts on the left side exhaust manifold flange and the exhaust will drop enough to give you plenty of clearance to do this Job. Impact, PB blaster, and swivel are your friend.

[@troylatiolais2430]

I have a 2014 LT 20 inch rims.. Leveled... Idk why but I had no problems dropping the pan and removing it without having to move the exhaust or jack it up... I just took the bolts on the shallow end off first and the next 2 on each side then loosened the ones on the side till they only had about 2 or 3 threads engaged... The 3 on the deep side I slowly loosened controlling the flow of fluid that poured out the shallow end... Finally had all bolts off pulled filter out and just let it drop in the pan on its side.. Pan slid out towards the transmission no problem

[@kiethmagarich114]

That worked perfect ! Thank you for that info !!

[@2541968joey]

Good tip on the ratchet straps. I have a 2017 LTZ Crew Cab standard bed not 4 wheel drive. When you have the pan off why not just cut & add a drain plug to the pan? Yes a little more work but if you're going to have the truck for a good length of time & want to do this filter/fluid change adding a drain plug would help on the draining of the fluid & then your tip on the pan removal. Thanks for your video.

[@chevyon37s]

2541968joey you still have to remove the pan to replace the filter. So having home brew installed bung/ drain plug is just a potential leak point.

[@gcrauwels941]

@@chevyon37s I did it to mine and zero issues. Plus, I can change fluid more often without having to change the filter every time.

[@billmcmeekin7909]

This looks awesome. Do you think it'll work for 2500, 6.0 liter engine? Likely the same setup? I'll have to climb under mine 👍👍

[@westhomp1721]

They designed it that way so u can take it into the dealership. Not so sure about putting that much stress on the exhaust pipe but a good idea.

[@nordicpride9708]

Such a BONE HEAD design gm…. But great video thanks!

[@abbate2137]

No cuss no fuss love it

[@richierich396]

Work for a transportation authority on Tahoes, I loosen the trans mount and jack it up also.

[@jerrypineda1141]

Thank you. Your trick will be helpful to me.

[@ROD7018]

I use a suction gun to pull most of the oil out form the dip stick tube.

[@jcwoods2311]

Remove the 2 bolts & nuts from the rear tranny mount, you can then jack it up about an inch. Between that and pulling down on the exhaust it gives you enough room to slip it in real greasy like.

[@davidswick8353]

Thanks for great Video. When I do mine, I will be adding a drain plug.

[@chrised1115]

Drain plug won't help you change the filter though.

[@davidswick8353]

@@chrised1115 When I do change the fluid and filter, I will drill a hole where I'm putting the plug, so I don't spill and drip all that crap on me.

[@zm7089]

Does is snow in Oregon? If figured it does but wow that frame looks clean

[@julioespino7112]

That's a good idea I just loosen up two bolts on the transmission support dont take them all the way out Jack up transmission that will give you enough clearance for pan

[@mannyermac82]

Great tip man

[@brucevictor7624]

Thanks with raising the trans and this, it will be way easier!

[@sail235aeh]

Seems crazy they would design it such that the exhaust would add so much heat to the trans fluid, especially in stop go traffic. Nice tip !

[@OfficialRingWurmRacing]

a bunch of cars have the exhaust setup like that and it really doesn't affect them too much

[@sail235aeh]

You are right and I guess space it is at a premium. Thanks

[@OfficialRingWurmRacing]

Like yeah it affects them but most the heat will be at the bends

[@chevyon37s]

sail235aeh Hell I might consider heat wrapping my pipe after I reinstall my pan, to see if it make a difference. But most of the time these trucks have a trans cooler anyways.

[@rahrah8076]

sail235aeh just cooking the fluid so it degrades faster

[@SwiftKickIt615]

You are the man! Thanks for the info! There are a few less cuss words being said now lol

[@Cocora22]

I'm just curious.I've seen several of these videos and it seems no matter what the year of the truck or model, all these GMC trucks are basically the same. My 2018 Escalade looks like that and the pan is a bear to remove and all the videos seem to come up with one method or another of forcing that exhaust pipe down. Is that how they do it at the dealers? If that is the case it makes for some really dumb engineering and design. You would think that things that require regular service should be easily accessible. I try to do what I can in terms of service because I hate taking my trucks to the dealer. I have taught myself through many you tube videos from folks like you who share your knowledge and experience. Thank you!! They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing but when I see the kinds of greenhorns they have at the dealer doing an oil change on my almost $100,000 truck, well I'll take the chance on performing that service myself. Not to get too side tracked, so when you force that exhaust, pipe which is fairly rigid, are you Not compromising the seals or the unions? It's not particularly flexible.

[@Rotaris1]

TECH TIP : You did it right! Just go in with the Pan at a 45 degree turn:)

[@mrolskul]

You would think they would use drain plugs in the trans & diff, but no, that would be too easy and their dealership network couldn't charge you an exorbitant amount for a simple fluid change. That's some engineering, I want their job!

[@hochhaul]

You should see how much of a PITA the 8L90 is to service.

[@1975ssnova]

My 2004 1500 has a transmission drain plug. I loosen the trans mount and take a prybar and pry up on the tail of the trans and down on the exhaust and the pan falls right out.

[@stefanchomiak1]

i purchased an after market pan that has a drain plug built into the first time i serviced my silverado's transmission. i no longer have to drop the pan everry time and simplifies the job.

[@robertfrye7764]

Thanks for sharing. I'm due to change mine in my 2018.

[@kivvy]

That’s why the rear manifold bolts eventually break

[@petebachelder1131]

Awesome video, thanks so much for the tip, I have a 2008 silverado with the same issue and wondered if I could drop the pan without tearing the exhaust apart… what a stupid design !

[@2stroketurbo]

Great , happy to help 😀

[@JS-vl3qi]

Recommended this the very next day after I did this job on my truck. Lol

[@2stroketurbo]

Nice 👌

[@WTFMIKE]

Gull dang if this works right now I could kiss you! I'm stuck in this current spot and really didn't want to fight rusty exhaust bolts

[@WTFMIKE]

Why you Sly Sum B** that worked!!

[@williammillard96]

Yeah it's way easier to remove the trans mount bolts and jack the trans up a bit

[@sock979]

I guess my ratchet strap is just a c*** because when I tried it it wouldn't lower the exhaust low enough but thanks for trying thanks for showing people I hope it works better for others

[@45AMT]

Yeah my 2013 has an aftermarket dual exhaust so this isn't an option. In my case it's Best just to undo the rear mount and lift the transmission

[@richiemagz]

Thank you so much for the tip. I spent 6 hours trying to figure it out until I came across your video. What would the word be without KZbin?

[@williepelzer384]

Well you had to figure things out on your own. The more you use your brain the smarter you get. The problem is with KZbin you have to be smart enough to know the difference between the best way or NOT 😉

[@carsoncarter2349]

Thanks for sharing your trick

[@keithrayeski3147]

Little late to the rodeo BUT, if the process is repeated on the other side, will that make any more of a difference to create more space? Terrible design so nice to see this hack!

[@zachwithastache7898]

Had 251k on mine 3rd going too 4th was rough and started getting bad so I took a risk and it paid of the fluid was brown but not black so I drained just the pain and now it’s running better than before I had it( was and hand me down from my grandpa bought it off him 4years ago with 215k on it had no idea he hasn’t changed the fluid until I had it for a year but someone told me too hold off until it starts acting up not worth the risk😬but I took it it turned out great but lucky )

[@philllsxga.7737]

Good for you!! My buddies and I have done many high mileage GM's and never a problem!! I don't care what anybody says. Change your transmission fluid every 60 to 80 thousand miles! FLUID WEARs OUT!! Plus it's lubricating the transmission internals..

[@RSpiderman]

you just put that pan back on there with the filter mating ring stored in the filter, you can see it right in the filter pickup area

[@cruzazul172]

😝 🤣 I saw that too..🙀

[@keithrayeski3147]

Hey said he had already installed it…the one in the pan is the old one.

[@RSpiderman]

@@keithrayeski3147 3:20 mark it is in the filter, you can see it in the pickup slot of the filter

[@RSpiderman]

@@keithrayeski3147 doesn’t really matter which one is old or new it shouldn’t be there 3:20 mark

[@alexg5531]

Nice trick thanx but way easier if you loos tranee cross member bolts )) This will keep flexi pipe from stress

[@egertonridout4102]

Does your transmission flare at 2nd to 3rd gear sometimes? My 6 speed transmission on my 2010 Cheverolet Silverado truck does! I was just wondering!

[@themanthelegend4656]

Yes mine does too drive me crazy

[@egertonridout4102]

The man The Legend does your truck also lifter tick for a couple of seconds and goes away? Mine does it on cold start, but the past couple of weeks I have noticed that it would lifter tick for a couple of seconds and then go away on a warm start after the truck had been off for about an hour. It doesn't do it all the time on warm starts. I was wondering if your truck does the same as mine does?

[@patrickhlubikjr2748]

@@egertonridout4102 I have a 4 speed in my 08 with the 4.8. Shifts kinda hard from 1st to 2nd. I think each transmission on all of these from this gen has their own common issues

[@ze3bar]

my 2018 has that

[@PerserveranceRay]

@@patrickhlubikjr2748 my 09 v6 has a hard 1st 2nd shift as well. I'm scared I heard so many stories and myths. Have no clue what to do. Any suggestions

[@postbyte1]

Is this a different transmission than the 2013 model? Mine's a 6 speed. And it seems like the transmission pan is shallow enough to maneuver it in and out without having to do that.

[@mcrowley8460]

You know, it wouldn't hurt to loosen the transmission mount bolt too and raise the tail a inch or two.

[@gxsrit]

Sorry to be that guy, great tip though, but you said you got the seal up in there at about 2:50 but by 2:55 it looks like the new seal for the filter is hanging out of the rectangular inlet on the filter. At first it caught me off guard, hopefully I’m wrong and that’s suppose to be there.

[@D2O2]

I am seeing that too...

[@Rotaris1]

Yikes what is going on with that good eye

[@chrisokelley8337]

this why all the rear most exhaust manifold bolts are snapped? lol

[@jasonglaze7874]

Mind not blown.

[@Atouk]

Been wrenching on vehicles for 40+ years. There's no reason to change a transmission filter unless something went wrong with the transmission. Changing fluids is all they ever require.

[@michaelquinn5099]

@Twoleggedkumulava vacuum extractor...like used on boats.

[@rahrah8076]

Atouk I believe the transmission filter magnet doesn’t catch all of the tiny metal shavings and it gets stuck into the filter screen and eventually it will make fluid hard to go through it..you ever see a magnet get so much shavings and it won’t stick to the magnet Anymore ?

[@gcrauwels941]

Usually, any debris a transmission filter sees is upon break in or as a result of failure like you say.

[@dannyred5710]

I didn't do any of that I disconnected the upper return line on the radiator I plugged the line and ran a 1/2 od plastic tubing from the radiator ran it into a bucket I started the truck and got about 2 gallons .I lowered the front of the pan I removed the filter wiped out the pan and the magnet be patient I did it good luck

[@IMPORTANTVIDEOS7]

Where are you located? I need mine done. You around kansas or?

[@2stroketurbo]

Portland Oregon.

[@Nick-qh3cc]

On my Silverado the shifter cable bracket was in the way still needed more room and raised transmission

[@Nick-qh3cc]

@Twoleggedkumulava I tried still nothing till I took out mufflers bolts more room, bracket was in da way

[@derekblanchard9159]

If you suck out the tranny fluid through the fill tube beforehand there won't be any fluid to slosh around when dropping the pan. Makes for a much cleaner job!

[@danielstaples123]

Is that a deep filter or a shallow filter?

[@georgedreikhajamale8581]

I have a 2010 silverado How many miles you need to replace the oil and filter?

[@car_venom2265]

.

[@atanaciocias6383]

Every 33k miles

[@georgedreikhajamale8581]

@@atanaciocias6383 thank you

[@marioyreyna]

What type of transmission do you have ?

[@comaradelee]

is it better to use a transmission flushing machine to change the oil or do it this way? and how many atf needed for this car?

[@505197]

A flushing machine leaves the old filter in the transmission. Changing fluid this way leaves a torque converter full of old fluid. So, probably the best way is to drop the pan, install a new filter, then flush the transmission. You don't need a flush machine though, just unhook the cooler line to the radiator, start the engine and add trans fluid until it comes out new and clear. But really, just doing what's illustrated in this video is good enough. Many many transmissions go hundreds of thousands of miles and are NEVER serviced.

[@jacksmith3189]

Good information Thanks

[@tylerkimdura6690]

Thank you soooo much!!!!!

[@mikecrookston2115]

Please stop making people waste time an be in fear for a shortcut...ALL THAT YOU NEED TO DO IS REMOVE ONE 15MM IN THE TRANSMISSION CENTER SUPPORT. LIKE YOU WOULD BE CHANGING THE BUSHING MOUNT .... RAISE THE TRANS TAIL AN YOU HAVE ENOUGH ROOM TO COMFORTABLY REMOVE THE PAN AN NO STRESS TO THE GASKET! ALL IN 30 MINUTES GUYS...

[@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe9644]

GM engineers are Aholes on purpose the Blazers were the same way the new pickups are the same with that crossover pipe all these years so what else can you say nice about them.

[@mikemichaels1875]

Good tip thanks!

[@darktoadone5068]

How many quarts did it take of ATF to refill the trans?

[@fiveninegarage]

6

[@cgerlt01]

What trans is this 6l80?

[@DropThatDelly]

Maaaaan you gotta do a video of you doing it. Not this almost business aha

[@James-xo4uv]

It's a GM product what more do expect to have the engineers think practically or think what the best way to stuff something a vehicle to piss of diy'ers

[@flyonawall6521]

Anyone know why GM just didn't place a drain plug? Would it be possible to add a plug?

[@rogercannon5993]

I put one in mine on my Silverado

[@linglingjr]

They'll never notice the exhaust leak I just caused!

[@GO4RIDER_trikelife937]

always harder on camera,...😆👍

[@MrDavidrex]

Thank you

[@nickdipascal9412]

I believe you !!!!

[@tobywilliam3538]

Ye nah don't do it this way this is how you damage the gasket and flat sealed surfaces

[@TheWolverine-rm2kr]

I got 303k miles on mine the fluid is brown and smells burnt😬

[@robertcrouch9576]

Why is the video nothing but a black screen?!?!?!

[@2stroketurbo]

Works fine for me. Try again bud.

[@JoeSmith-rb9mq]

Just take the exhaust bolts loose

[@rahrah8076]

Joe Smith wouldn’t you need to replace the exhaust gaskets if you did that? They are crushed to make a seal and once you loosen them they won’t seal again and you’ll have a exhaust leak

[@Schlageter325]

still has the Y pipe :\

[@JeepWranglerJL]

Makes a video saying how incrediably easy it is to get the pan on. Cant get the pan on and makes excuses why it wont go on because of this and that. My suggestion is to get your procedure down pat and then SHOW us how easy it is. Also did not show us how "easy" it was taking it off either. SMH

[@Le_Rennais]

A common vehicle in USA but not here in Europe

[@mjb12141963]

If I had a lift and a way to remove the shift linkage I would have finished this job 3 hours ago. If I had a way to tie a strap down to my driveway I could do this. Thanks for nothing.

[@Nick-qh3cc]

Much easier on 2004 Dodge ram , stupid gm Silverado trucks

[@jaredscott6653]

Fail

[@JuanOrtiz-mv8hs]

Lmao fail

[@truckingllc]

thank you