The Fast and Easy Way To Service The Transmission On A 2015 Buick Encore with a Ecotec 1.4

[@richardBier-d2m]

awesome video thank you . i dont know why GM would do that . very informative no dip stick thank you 4 heads up

[@HotRodDave]

Thanks for watching and the feedback

[@v4lhulme]

Thank you for the information, good to know these cars stress the fluid that hard and a drain and fill is around 5 quarts.

[@fefe26fefe26]

I have this car and I hate it. 2016 and the air went completely out the water pump went out, the car over heated and melted off a pipe. Plus other things.... I've probably put more into the car than what I still own. I would recommend nobody to buy this style of Buick. I loved the color of this vehicle and that's what I get for loving this shit Brown Car. Thanks so much for this video and I'm a new subscriber as of today. New Orleans, Louisiana 💜💚💛⚜️📿🎭🎺🎷🎹 Happy Mardi Gras Y'all

[@caitlynpyles1272]

UGGGGHHH. Same. I have a 2014 encore. Nothing but coolant problems... And constantly have to replace or work on it. After the 5th repair I paid a mechanic for I said SCREW it, I have started working on it now and REFUSE to pay thousands of dollars Everytime... Now I'm having to change out the radiator as whoever designed this vehicle is a F*#@!?$ idiot and decided to put plastic components where the upper radiator hose connects to the radiator. It's completely dry rotted and breaking apart into pieces. To the point I now cannot leave home until the new radiator comes in.... Just over this car... Don't even think I could trade it in for anything... Cause there's constantly something wrong with it....

[@DAVID_BLANCHARD]

I have all these problems with my 2014 encore also

[@DAVID_BLANCHARD]

We have almost a new car under the hood

[@fefe26fefe26]

@@caitlynpyles1272 we Basically have the same problems... The dealership is like WTF 😒

[@fefe26fefe26]

@@DAVID_BLANCHARD same... Every time something breaks down I keep my paperwork to prove I got it fixed

[@xboxbml]

I bought my 2016 new in 2017… I just did a drain n fill at 44,173… looked not quite that bad but it wasn’t a nice red…mine had no leaks and I did it stone cold… put back in exactly what I drained out…there is a fill site check bolt hole on the side of that trans.. IMO, if I was suspect of current level, I woulda filled stone cold with that site plug out till it started dripping out of that..

[@HotRodDave]

Most have a plug in the side that don't have a dipstick but the ones I have done require the trans fluid a specific temperature and it takes forever to get it there and if you don't have a scan tool to read it you are screwed.

[@Nathan.44-40]

Is there a trans filter that needs replacing? Good video!

[@joecaines1160]

But.... lol, how is it filtered? Mine blew a trans cooler line. It was so black under the vehicle, looked like motor oil. So, I have no idea how much it holds, but now I know how much it's getting. Thanks.

[@HotRodDave]

I am sure it has a filter internal but not sure how to change it.

[@Phillies1red]

Thank you for making this video did the person have any problems with the Buick Encore after you change the transmission fluid

[@HotRodDave]

Not with the transmission. I made a video on replacing the water pump on the same car. I don't remember what video I did first. Thanks

[@lc2748]

This is very helpful. Do i need to remove the dust covers under the car? Do they just pop off and back on easily?

[@HotRodDave]

Thanks and yes you may need to remove dust sheilds. I don't remember what holds it on on that model but most cars have simply reusable rivets or screws

[@Cappilot1]

I have a 2016 Lacrosse. A shop mentioned the temperature you just mentioned. Where can I find more info on this procedure and if its necessary? Were you saying if it leaks use a scan tool and then the temperature process is used? Thx

[@HotRodDave]

You will need a scan tool to read transmission temp and have the instructions for proper fill process. I don't have the instructions handy. You may be able to find them online.

[@jxmura]

what type of transmission fluid did you use please?

[@HotRodDave]

DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid

[@lc2748]

​@HotRodDave I thought it was Valvoline?

[@v4lhulme]

​@@lc2748dexron is the fluid type not the brand. LOL

[@frankgagnier4805]

You can drain it in a regular oil pan and then pour that fluid in an old 5 at oil container or 2 to get fluid measurements

[@HotRodDave]

Sure

[@frankgagnier4805]

@@HotRodDave it's just a little info for the poor or frugal people. What's up with the Transmission Filter on this thing? Is it internal or something?

[@Matthew-RSa]

I have a concern that these are somewhat overfilled from the factory and using this method keeps the transmission overfilled. I just performed a simple drain/fill on a 2016, and I found that using the proper GM technique, (level on lift, TFT at 185, idling, etc.) and using the top plug for the proper level, it only accepted a little over 4 quarts, even though almost 5 drained out.

[@gadasavideos8564]

How long to get tft to 185?

[@Matthew-RSa]

@@gadasavideos8564 Gosh it was probably an hour idling on the lift if not a few more minutes.

[@rinejl]

Less talking more video of what you're doing.

[@chrissyr8007]

Have. 2014 buick verano that now only moves in reverse into drive it only spins. Thru your experience could it JUST be the the TCM or is tranny shot ? A shop wants to charge $5100 to rebuild 😮😢

[@HotRodDave]

I really can't answer that without testing.

[@ElvisCarReviews]

How many miles does it have ?

[@davidkeevil5151]

Ive had the dealership replace the water outlet 3 months later leaking again...notorious for water outlet problems

[@jenes440]

Hi David this is Joe My encor2013 I cannot find a dipstick. I noticed when it’s going down the road 55 60 miles an hour it started doing like skip like a tire going over something on a very smooth road. Now it’s got 82,000 miles I wonder if the transmission oil is no good. I am going to change oil and see if it’s still doing it. Do you have any ideas. Thanks

[@HotRodDave]

Start with servicing the trans and hope for the best. There is not a dipstick thats why I measure what comes out

[@kingdon9690]

How did it go? My wife's is now doing that but even shifting from 2nd to 3rd it hesitates then will kick into next gear than smooth from 4th to 6th. When you stop and go it will buck like the tires are skidding on pavement. It only happens after driving for like 20 minutes.

[@italianozuzu1232]

I did mine but only 2 and half quarts came out .

[@rodneyjweltham150]

So my question to you: why would a car manufacturer make it so difficult to change transmission fluid and also check the level of the fluid? Saving a few bucks on a dipstick? Ridiculous. GENERAL MOTORS should be ashamed of themselves.

[@HotRodDave]

Most of them do that now. I was told because they don't want the consumer to mess with it. They had a problem with people putting the wrong fluid in them I guess.

[@octyl95]

You’d be suprised cause they don’t even put the amount in the owners manual 😮

[@J-THEZOMBER]

I have a leak right there and I’ve got the same Buick but the fluid color is Orange? What could that be

[@kingdon9690]

Orange would be antifreeze

[@J-THEZOMBER]

@@kingdon9690 woow thanks I was scared I thought it was transmission fluid leak

[@jameshoak3675]

it always comes out black every time theses trans on these gm buick cars always trurn the fluid black from the heat

[@cesarcamacho3270]

How many Qt fluido transmisión neede

[@HotRodDave]

You must have not watched the video.

[@Az56818]

When the water pump went out they probably kept driving it overheating everything including the transmission

[@HotRodDave]

I wouldn't doubt that. I have serviced it again after that and it is still trucking along.

[@italianozuzu1232]

There its a screw to check the. Oil level on the left side of the transmission.

[@HotRodDave]

Some transmissions have to be warm enough to open up the internal thermostat before you can use the sight plug . That's why I made this video. Most people don't have a scanner to read trans temp and will not fill it to the proper level.

[@italianozuzu1232]

@@HotRodDave yes I took it to a shop they did a flush .

[@ttwwiizzll1]

Ask KZbin for 2017 Buick Regal premium ii and they show 15 Encore, 11 LaCrosse, 13 Malibu wtf, might as well show me ford Chevy and Daewoo Too...SMDH😂🎉

[@sirgassington7026]

Old video but P0700 help please

[@HotRodDave]

My Alldata program says a p0700 is a emissions related dtc sent from the pcm.

[@cards06champs]

Man! I would probably slap a for sale on it.

[@HotRodDave]

I thought the same thing. I have serviced it again since I made this video and it is still pulling strong.

[@v4lhulme]

​@@HotRodDavehow did the fluid look the second time around? Just as dark or at least somewhat redish?

[@HotRodDave]

@v4lhulme not as bad but a little dark. The torque converter holds alot of fluid and if you wanted the fluid real clean you would need to change it a few times

[@fredkuhn165]

It couldn’t possibly be from a lead foot driver.

[@WoodandMetalGarage]

man that is dirty. lifetime my ass.

[@HotRodDave]

As dirty as that was if it was mine I would be changing it every 15k

[@italianozuzu1232]

If you changed every 15 k how much your gonnad spend when It turns 200k?

[@HotRodDave]

@@italianozuzu1232 Not as much as putting a transmission in it

[@Az56818]

@@HotRodDave facts 😂

[@Hi-Tech-Ray]

It's. conspiracy as they mean the lifetime of the Drivetrain warranty avr 60K miles, so they are banking on the fact that nothing happens within 60K or 5 years, after that its on you!

[@DavLT]

All those transmissions have that color fluid even at ten thousand miles, it normal. Read the owners manual it's not a life time fluid.

[@rodneyjweltham150]

you seem to be very proud of the fact that Americans still use the imperial system even though it is intrinsically not as easy to use or accurate as the metric system. Things that divide by 10 are always easier to use. Wake up American friends!

[@HotRodDave]

We use both

[@Anthonythesider]

Why didn’t you just change all the fluid

[@HotRodDave]

What do you mean?

[@cesarcamacho3270]

I have buick lacrosse 2013 160.000 milles transmisión oil change not priblem

[@kingzloyalty4558]

I got 5 1/4 out

[@italianozuzu1232]

I got 2 and half wtf !!! Lol 😆😆😆 I did it twice though to get 5 ..

[@kingzloyalty4558]

@@italianozuzu1232 oh wow I wonder how come 😂😂😂

[@italianozuzu1232]

@@kingzloyalty4558 idk 😐 but it did fix the issue I had . It started to feel the shift changes not anymore though . 70 k miles on mine . It did came black as Wesley snipes .

[@kingzloyalty4558]

@@italianozuzu1232 lol I bought mines with 71,000 miles changed it at 75,000 mines was that dark too. Now I’m at 95,000 had it a 1yr and 2months 2015 base

[@italianozuzu1232]

@@kingzloyalty4558 yea my ac compressor went out at 50 k . And my turbo warning light comes at every hill I take nice car though .

[@toddjacobs5660]

Un hook yr cooling line and flush yr whole complete system , not just a third of it, im talking it will flush yr torque converter & all .....takes 15 mins. Max

[@HotRodDave]

Hard to measure the fluid amount that way unless you have a trans flush machine. I had one but sold it. Was a pain on most vehicles.

[@sherifrezk4783]

What type of transmission fluid you using please?

[@caitlynpyles1272]

I have a 2014 encore. Nothing but coolant problems... And constantly have to replace or work on it. After the 5th repair I paid a mechanic for I said SCREW it, I have started working on it now and REFUSE to pay thousands of dollars Everytime... Now I'm having to change out the radiator as whoever designed this vehicle is a F*#@!?$ idiot and decided to put plastic components where the upper radiator hose connects to the radiator. It's completely dry rotted and breaking apart into pieces. To the point I now cannot leave home until the new radiator comes in.... Just over this car... Don't even think I could trade it in for anything... Cause there's constantly something wrong with it.... Anywho, i was curios if you knew what i could use to disconnect the transmission lines from the old radiator, i dont have the special tool, maybe a DIY version? Or something else i could use instead that i may have in my EXTREME amount of various tools? Lol.

[@jameshoak3675]

I drain every 30,000 miles