Transmission Transfusion! 2015 Ford F150

[@fowlerkennel2824]

I love it when Ray throws the empty can of brake clean and yells another! Also you can hear the can rolling in the background

[@shrodingerschat2258]

Kinda like when Eric from I Do Cars removes a water pump, inspects it, says, "there's really nothing wrong with this." then proceeds to chuck it across the shop. Good stuff!

[@skipper2285]

Be great to train one of the Auxilliary Units to come running with a new can.

[@wesgregg6451]

@@skipper2285 I just hope they're trained well enough to not pick one up off the floor and play with it, aka "being like daddy" (it's a kid thing). If not, they will be, the first time they do so and fail to notice that the output hole is pointed at one of their eyes. Which burns (been there), but will stop. Such a lesson might lead to a "how to use the eyewash station on one of your munchkins" lessons, so they shut up quicker. Come to think of it, does he even have an eyewash there? Oh, well, it doesn't burn very long. Don't rub it.

[@OverlandOne]

@@wesgregg6451 I did that with a can of hairspray when I was a little kid. I had no idea you had to make sure the little arrow on the spray button was facing the right way. (I was about 3.5 years old at the time) I remember it hurt like hell and even though I was so young, to this day some 60 years later, I ALWAYS check the direction of the nozzle on any spray cans I use, ha ha.

[@DougDingus]

Yup. I did a similar thing. Now I say to people, the bell just rang at the school of hard knocks.

[@timjohnun4297]

The dramatic music at the introduction of the brake cleaner never gets old 🤣

[@kenholt8297]

As I'm drinking my coffee trying to wake up, Ray kicks the lift arms under Ford and says that's good. My eyes just about pop out as I say what the.... and all most spill coffee! Ray then says,"no just kidding, Always check lift points". 🥴🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kampar82]

Edumacational content. Here for the algos.

[@clbcl5]

Watched an olde vid yesterday where he spent 30 seconds fixing a split vacuum line with scotch tape till the obvious.."just kidding"...DUH.

[@juliocruz1695]

What got me was, the fluid exchange first or filter? I was Discombobulated

[@michaelredwine5074]

Agree 💯 about your gasket decision. As long as you thoroughly inspect the the used one for cracks and deformity, the old one is far superior.

[@michaelpressman7203]

Good morning I'm on my second cup of coffee to have a great day

[@Moose42]

Why in hell as I sitting here in front of my Computer watching Ray fool with this Pick Up? I must be nuts, but I do love, at 82, love to watch him and his problems. It's been 30 years since I changed oil so Ray makes up the difference. I love it! This is the first video I watch on KZbin.

[@K.Kelly87]

Welcome to the Party! 🥳🎉🥳🎉 Ray is very entertaining AND educational! He REALLY would have made a GREAT teacher! He has more patience than anyone I've seen. Seriously. The Nightmare Nissan Pathfinder was so awful.... 👹👹👹 He had to fix 5 Gazillion other problems just to be able to do the timing belt & water pump. 😱😱😱

[@Jordy-927]

Sir, I hope the rest of your KZbin experience is as good. There is a lot of crap on here. But Ray is pretty awesome. If you search for Vice Grip Garage it is pretty good too. Funny, interesting, and just not full of himself. All around a good time.

[@jimmychristensen498]

You really couldn't have wished for a better debut sir.

[@aliasfred]

@@Jordy-927 I think Ray and Derek should do a collab on Ray's new/old truck, that would be awesome.

[@Jordy-927]

@@aliasfred oh yeah. That would be an awesome show...dare I say series. Derek did go to Florida to get that Bricklin a few weeks ago. Or they could do "will it runs" on one of the 47 PT cruisers Ray has parked on his lot. Lol.

[@brianwaldo2642]

You nailed it Ray. I’m now retired from working in industry as a supervisor/manager though out my career. Complacency was the #1 cause of workplace injuries and usually affected the more senior and experienced members who had been doing the job for years without incident. It only takes one slip up to run into trouble.

[@vtramell3196]

It will be real funny if Wife Unit does the same thing when she does that upcoming brake job. 😂

[@stanbrow]

Your point about complacency killing you is something I always stress to new folks. You are absolutely correct.

[@spaceflight1019]

Complacency was determined to be a major factor in the losses of the Challenger and Columbia space shuttles.

[@FunktasticLucky]

Ray is killing it with this upload schedule. Keep it up Ray. Giving me shit to do on my boring weekends.

[@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee]

I'm amazed at how he juggle s all this work, home life, video taping, editing and uploading on a daily basis.

[@Solkre82]

He's my lunch video almost every day.

[@egyphon]

I concur

[@michaelpressman7203]

Ray gave me a lot of good ideas have a great day

[@lillysmith2566]

I'm able to drink and stay fresh on zee meganigs. Thanks ray. Don't mind the pfp or account. It's logged in. It's now mine

[@jimharmon3404]

It never ceases to impress me with the tools you have at your disposal compared to 50 yrs ago when I was working on my and my friends cars. I so enjoy watching all you do. I am a RainmanRay junkie.

[@blacksheep25251]

Unfortunately, the tools have had to advance to keep up with the advancement of the vehicles. Some for the better, some for the worse (looking at you, Chrysler)..

[@paulcrumley9756]

Looking at the undersides of most of your jobs, I envy you the climate and resulting little-rusted conditions you work with! Here in the North, the scale and other loose debris, plus the inevitable oxide-welding of fasteners multiplies the workload immensely.

[@kenm6948]

I truly appreciate the brake clean application after oil changes to ensure that oil doesn’t drip on the driveway or garage floor. I would say that most shops do not perform that step.

[@vtramell3196]

Agreed. I changed the oil in my Silver-ee-rado last weekend and used brake clean to not only make things shiny again but to clean up the drain pan and drip tray. Admittedly I used the cheap stuff but it worked very well.

[@dextermay4007]

You will be cited for polluting the environment in Commifornia

[@kellismith4329]

@@Mustangg16 yes, it just shows they didn’t replace the crush washer on the plug

[@BGnick73]

Nice work brother!! Always use your BG TECH app. This particular vehicle has two ways to hook up, one way with a cooler and another without a cooler…Thank you for contacting me for the BG Adapters you need for the next time…excellent improv. Nice work Ray!! Thank you for your business!!

[@jeremywilliams5107]

Hey Ray, first video since you declared independence where you're really sounding like the old days. Great! Keep your spirits up.

[@Jordy-927]

Not yet. He needs a do-de-do-de-do, then he'd be back to 100%. Lol All joking aside, he is doing great. I, for one, couldn't be happier for him. It's great to see an awesome person make a go of things.

[@scottminer7702]

My AW4 transmission has a drain plug. If it didn't, it would have one first time I took the pan off. Keep up the good work.

[@patrickdiehl6813]

Another! Love the sound of the empty brake cleaner can hitting the concrete 😁 I have been assimilated and now do this in my garage 🤣🤣🤣

[@LesReeves]

Baaah(sheep noise)

[@davidcurtis2884]

Really appreciated how you provided more explanation in this video to teach us how and why to do the servicing. Thanks Ray

[@danielrhempesr611]

I do agree with you 100 percent on that😊😊😊😊😊

[@brianpagemodeltrains]

Ray, I love it when you hit the exhaust pipe with a wrench, making a "Ding" sound, and you invoke the BK guy - Ding fries are done. That's the best!

[@loudelvis610]

Saw that Exxon Valdez reference coming a mile away.....I did enjoy the lift bit at the beginning....you can never unhear the sound of truck falling off of a lift that's all the way up...that is if you are not not underneath truck when it falls

[@forgetfulme1719]

if so, that will be last sound one hears.

[@vtramell3196]

Excellent explanation of a transmission flush. They should be using your videos in autmotive trade schools. Many people take the car in for this and think it is just draining the fluid from the transmission, replacing the filter and adding back fluid. They therefore cannot understand why 1, it takes as long as it does and 2, why it cost want it does. Also, your tutorial and properly lifting the vehicle was great. Even us DIYers using a floor jack and jack stands can learn from this. Always pay attention to your lift points and jack stand positions. Thank for the education Ray.

[@TheOnlySgtRock]

Mercon LV is $8/ qt. (if you buy it in the 1.25G jug).

[@YouveBeenMiddled]

Frankly, most transmission flush services ($300-500) don't even include dropping the pan & replacing the filter. They'll just hook up the machine to the cooler lines (like Ray did) and "flush" the fluid. If you want the pan dropped & filter changed, that's a different service and likely runs over $1k

[@jdmforever5583]

That's why it pays to do it yourself, I personally would not flush my transmission, just drain .. new filter and refill

[@garybrunet6346]

Thanks Ray! Lauren is doing a great job !😊🇨🇦

[@dongeiger4500]

Why didn’t you suck the trans fluid out of the trany through the dipstick hole before you played with the pan ?

[@caboose13666]

Ray, ask your BG rep for access to the bg dashboard/ tech app. It will help with these new vehicles and the thermostats in the transmissions. Hope that helps.

[@jameskennedy673]

The manufacturers save bunches of dollars by not installing drain plugs & full length dip sticks with tube for transmissions plus they don’t want the customer to do it themselves. Take it to the dealership & pay a fortune services. We always enjoy watching Ray plus he likes to keep us on our toes to see if he’s gonna mess up🙂🙂 we always have ourselves a great day watching you have yourself a great day today. Keep’m coming

[@wp.sworld.s]

I actually spend hours watching these videos I love them I would love to work with him he's one of the best Mechanic's I've ever seen in my life keep up the good work there sir

[@jaykellett2327]

I'm convinced automotive engineers have been instructed to make engines designed such that DIY repairs are next to impossible, so that dealerships can make exorbitant profits on repairs. The lack of a dip stick and drain plug on that transmission proves my point. The dealer wanted $630 to replace the clock spring wire on my wife's 2010 Camry steering wheel. I bought an OEM replacement from Japan for $59 and replaced it myself in 55 minutes flat.

[@bloodybones63]

The BMW tech said to me: We'll start here & go from there. I said: No, you won't.

[@johnchambers12]

Points for buying your new part from the dealer .

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

Tis a fact, they don't want you to work on your vehicle. Tis the whole reason for all the electronic devices that run your car. I believe that they were even sued for it, maybe they tried to sue someone and it backfired, I can't remember when but it was in the 90s. That's why there's right to repair laws.

[@lillysmith2566]

Big companies will bend the knee. Musk is already giving apple shit which is worth more than exon mobile, coca cola, etc etc and 8 or so other large companies

[@AT-wl9yq]

"I'm convinced automotive engineers have been instructed to make engines designed such that DIY repairs are next to impossible, so that dealerships can make exorbitant profits on repairs." Its a perfectly logical statement, but for the most part, that's not how it works. Dealerships and manufacturers are enemies. They hate each other. Manufacturers want to pay out as little as possible for warranty and recalls, and the dealers want as much as they can get, because that's how they make money. When one looses the other wins. Any parts that are covered under warranty or recall, can't be thrown away. Dealers have to either save and store them, or ship them back. Once the manufacturers get their hands on the old parts, they go over them with a fine tooth comb in an attempt to get out of paying the dealer. So, the manufacturer never wants to work pricing to the dealers advantage, because while the vehicle is under warranty, they pay for the repairs, not the customers. "The lack of a dip stick and drain plug on that transmission proves my point." The dip stick is still there, you just don't know where to find it. As for the transmission drain plug, it depends on the design. Traditional RWD transmissions with the big, flat fluid pans never had them (Maybe there are a couple of exceptions that I'm not aware of. If there are any, they would be rare.). In order to drain all the fluid, you would have to jack the vehicle up on one end to tilt it so the fluid will run to the drain plug. Modern vehicles, like FWD, almost always have a drain plug, but the layout of the transmissions are completely different, so its not a problem with them. That said, you're right in that modern cars are very difficult to work on. For example, on the current gen Explorers, Ford pays 1.7 hours to set the transmission fluid level. And Ford is known for paying techs as little as possible. Just to compare, they pay 2.8 hours to pull and reinstall a dash board on some Fusions. 1.7 just to check the trans fluid is insane. The vehicle has to be running with a computer connected to the vehicle so the transmission fluid can be monitored in real time. It has to be between 206 and 212 degrees before you can do anything. The dipstick is in code, and you need the workshop manual to tell you where it needs to be. After you're done setting the level (with special expensive fluid), the vehicle has to be driven with a computer attached to is so you can run diagnostics and relearn. If you don't follow the procedure exactly, the trans won't work right, and you have to do it again. And that's just one example. Forget customers being able to work on cars. Every single say we get vehicles towed in from other shops that can't fix them. More often then not, the tow truck drivers can't even get the cars off the truck without help from us.

[@payson1]

I worked in my father's garage from the '60's until the late '70's. For the life of me, I could never understand why there was never a drain plug on the transmission pan. What a filthy mess every fluid change. When Saturn cars came out, I went to one of their showrooms where they had a car on display and an engine cut in half. I noticed the drain plug on the trans and a screw on filter! I Said, "FINALLY"! I guess other cars may have that now, but I've never com across another one. Love your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@sparksalot4950]

Nice service Ray, I like the explanation of the work, feels like I am standing next to ya while you do your thing. Thanks for taking the time with us today !

[@danielrhempesr611]

Thanks ray for all time you have shown us very appreciate it

[@DLRPyro1]

I changed the fluid/filter on my 2014 F-150 a few months ago. Before dropping the pan I pulled the dipstick plug out and put an oil suction tube thru the hole into the pan and was able to empty most fluid out that way which made the pan removal much easier and cleaner. I also reused the o.e.m. pan gasket which is what I was told Ford recommends

[@dannylinc6247]

Debris lands in the pan, so you clean it out first. You don't want to circulate pan debris. Some vehicles had a inline filter to the cooler. Like mid 90's jeeps, YJ, I used to work on.

[@maxeugster9232]

"Complacency will kill you" when I was in the oilfield flowing 12k psi wells. That's what I always told my new guys. Great advice Ray

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

Last summer I pulled off the trans pan and the fluid looked like motor oil. I drained everything out I could, changed the filter and drove a few miles then did it again. The trans fluid now looked normal but since I never had a fluid exchange machine I am sure I only exchanged 3/4ths of the fluid but since it looked really good in comparison to when I started and had spent 250 dollars on trans fluid my car has driven 10k miles since with no items popping up I consider it a win.

[@larrybe2900]

No slippage?

[@russellstyles5381]

That can be risky. They say that if your fluid is brown, change it. If black, do not. Take to shop for rebuild, the crud might be all that is allowing it to work.

[@adotintheshark4848]

Thanks to you Ray, I bought a whole case of Brake Kleen! And I found it on sale!

[@michaelchan8915]

Hey Ray. Another one of your enjoyable videos. This one demonstrating the process on how to perform a fluid exchange on a 6R80 Ford transmission. BTW we have that exact same power steering fluid exchanger machine at my workplace. If I can offer you a real handy tip for future reference. Next time, place that machine on a tool cart and connect the power source cables as follows: red clamp to the main B+ post on the starter and black clamp on the sway bar bracket bolt. This method precludes the need for a power source (eg battery or booster pack).

[@iillaamusic]

And the fact that such moral questions do not have a direct correct alternative, there are arguments for both, but the individual's perception changes it all. And you have a phrase that says something quite like this

[@michaelschweizer4772]

Good video, seems the two things people neglect the most are transmission & power steering fluid.

[@madman671000]

I agree but heres a story, in a 12 month period, on my 12 3/4 ton farm truck, I had a the Trans cooler line rust through (basically replaced all the fluid) and also power stirring cooler cracked, same with the fluid. These both sucked to replace in a barn on a gravel floor.

[@SportFury1966]

Lift arms need targeting lights, to show where their outline will land on the vehicle above them.

[@markwarren3590]

Im going to use two drain pans and measure what fluid comes out including 2 litres of brake cleaner 🤣🤣🤣 that fluid exchange machine is a cool piece of kit its worrying to think what fluid is in some older vehicles

[@Ralph_Baric_PhD_C2019]

my thoughts aswell, brake clean by the 500ml can? Maybe it evaporates too fast ?

[@TheWADodd]

Money, time, working for someone aside… it must be great being able to see the family throughout the day. Keep up the great videos!

[@Tablesaw818]

Looks like things are going good for you Ray! Congrats on your new adventure

[@toshayonguard4253]

Gotta Love those Metal Clad Gasket’s and Gear Wrenches. 🤟🏻🤟🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@stevo4649]

very very wise words re the lift,,🙏 thank you Ray for another very enjoyable upload,,have yourself a great weekend,👍👍

[@Krummin]

Time for a Mighty Vac for fluid extraction! Personally I use a large glass container with a vacuum pump. Keep up the great work Ray!

[@QuantumStellar]

Ray, Back the cars into the lift! the light is better facing the roll up and you have endless room in front of the car....just a thought

[@christiantorres6118]

FYI Dorman makes a pan with a drain bolt. Ive had one on for the past 40,000. Works great. I replaced the transmission oil filter and then installed the pan with the magnets.

[@miguelnevarez6989]

Ray that transmission (6R80) uses Mercon LV transmission fluid. And once you do the fluid exchange you should let the F-150 engine running so you can check up the fluid level in the oil dipstick of the transmission but have to allow the transmission operational temperature to reach its limit first before checking the level to see if you have to add more oil to the transmission.

[@stevewhite3424]

Err, no trans dipstick on this vehicle is there?

[@miguelnevarez6989]

@@stevewhite3424 the 6R80 and the 10R80 transmissions have a small oil dipstick located at the bottom of the transmission. It is located at the RH side of the transmission and they have a cap that needs to be unscrewed using a 19mm wrench.

[@bloodybones63]

@@stevewhite3424 Err, did you watch the video?

[@peterandglendabrady9190]

@@bloodybones63 I did and I have one of these. They definitely have a small dipstick under the filler cap. A real pain to get to after you run the engine and transmission up to temp but needs to be done to get an accurate reading.

[@allenb4759]

12:55 aaaahh he said brake fluid 😆..lol. Great job Ray as always. I'm too old and unable to do stuff anymore. I marvel at the machines available to make your life a little easier. In the 70s I was working as a driveline mechanic at the local Dodge dealership when they sent us to a one day school on the first electronic ignition analyzer that fit in the palm of your hand. It had a plug and a couple of wires to hook up. About 6 lights would light and flash in different sequences then you would consult a little manual to tell you what they meant 😉. We define come a long way. Class of 72.

[@roberthoward5433]

I tend to think whether you run fluid threw a new filter or not depends on the quality of fluid in the system. This fluid is clean, It would not reduce the service life of a new filter. On a car with burnt dirty fluid, the opposite case begins to seem prudent.

[@michaelbuckley3808]

Good advice on lifting point placement! I had a friend who had a vehicle fall on him. He's spending the ret of his life in a wheelchair.

[@bat__bat]

20:28 when I got my banks dif cover for my Duramax, it comes with that good gasket bc they machined in that trench for it, just like this trans has. The banks one is reusable. Fully agreed these can be reused unless obviously compromised

[@stevewhiting556]

I used To wrench on construction equipment (nail guns, compressors, etc) and most have cheap cardboard type gaskets that are almost certain to tear upon removal. Some have the metal/rubber crush gaskets. They’re significantly more expensive, but you can usually reuse them several times before replacement. And some are even symmetrical and can be flipped and reused a couple more times. The biggest problem that I saw other than the cost was that people would over-torque the bolts and crush the metal.

[@myk55501]

Hey, we usually drain the old oil out replace the filter put the old oil back in through a filter then run the machine with the new to clean it out and that way we're not wasting any transmission fluid if you run it through a filter first before you put it in its not going to damage the filter that's in there that you're replacing

[@pskton]

You are a master of removing bolts, etc .

[@jdmforever5583]

It's only because where he lives they don't use salt on the roads, it's a lot different in Ontario Canada

[@InssiAjaton]

I don't need to do hose clamps often. But when I do, I certainly hate using a flat (Japanese: "Minus" as opposed to "Plus" = Phillips) screw driver. Enough of the slipping! I go and dig out the sockets, and after a few tries, I find the correct one. Took a couple of minutes, but then I am handling the hose clamp in a few seconds.😅😅 No more screw driver blood!

[@davidwhite2011]

Great and riveting stories of pinch wells!

[@JamminWithJake]

i did two of these today at work. i can still smell the mercon ULV on my hands. but im watching anyway and its still entertaining.

[@duncandogster]

Hi Ray. Wouldn't it make more sense to add the cleaner and run it up to temp with the old filter/ fluid, and then drop the pan, change the filter and exchange the fluid? Otherwise, all the old gunk is going to get caught in the new filter...

[@kenholt8297]

What old gunk? We're talking about automatic transmission fluid change where there is "no gunk". lol

[@fixingitrightish]

@Ken Holt any impurities would already be contained in the old filter. If your fluid is that contaminated then you have much bigger problems

[@thpiii5084]

He forgot the cleaner, typical Ray

[@Headshootunit]

@@kenholt8297 If there is no gunk, then why using a cleaner ? (legitimate question, i've never worked on AT)

[@TXAG81]

Cleaner not needed with such low miles / time. Fluid and filter exchange it really all that is needed. Magnets looked completely normal when he dropped the pan.

[@donaldgilroy5786]

I'm one of your biggest fans. I had thought of this before, if you recorded the sound in super high quality. you would have the option during editing to replace the background noise track with something different than what you hear. replace it with what you want or play nothing. You could use a track that is something you pay for or play yourself. Either way I believe we would be happy either way. Main effect, less stress on you. Great content Ray your the man. Even if it is the same track every time. you can adjust the volume to the scene. Only mention this to help, NO REE whatsoever sir.

[@lessparks7802]

These things make you wonder why wouldn't a manufacturer include a trans drain plug? That has to be a conscious decision on the part of someone at some point in the design process. Also noticed that neither of the magnets reside at the lowest (deepest) point of the pan. Seems like you would want to capture any metal that settles there. Great content as always!

[@buckhorncortez]

Wow...you should be a member of the World Engineering Police to make sure everything gets designed only the way YOU think is best...

[@travisboman7531]

@ernestsipes2527 Or the bean counter keeps taking it out.

[@metzmatu8409]

Ever wonder why some cars have “lifetime transmission fluid” or "filled-for-life" or sealed transmission by design. Why need drain port/plug?

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

It's intentional...by not having a drain plug it prevents the lazy from just draining the fluid and not also replacing the filter. Old aircooled VWs had kind of a similar arrangement for the oil pan and VW eventually removed the drain plug because people would drain the oil and not clean/replace the filter in the pan, and that would cause engine failures

[@williameldridge9382]

@Ernest Sipes you are correct. However they design transmissions to last long enough that the life of vehicle itself is in question. They use statistics to make these decisions, and most people don't have their vehicles long enough to need to do a fluid exchange on them. Is it right? That's up for discussion obviously. But that's why they do it.

[@davidsnow9504]

Yeah Ray, your explanations are concise. Great watching. Thanks man!

[@joebradshaw9226]

In this video you referred to the fluid twice as "Brake fluid" Lol. Long time Subscriber you do great work. Keep doing what you do.

[@torchit007]

Yeah!...I ran that 3 times...thought..I was hearing things..somewhere around 13:21...

[@catherinemorris4835]

What we did with our transmission machine at the phone company. We hooked up the machine and ran the vehicle to drain the old fluid. Then we changed the filter because the pan was empty, and there was nothing to drain except for a little bit in the bottom, clean the pan, put the pan back up. Then, the machine automatically put the same amount of fluid that came out before the filter changed back into the transmission. After that we did the fluid exchange, it changed out 16 quarts or however much fluid you put in clean tank.

[@ranger178]

you should get a nice see through measuring pitcher for trans fluid and such has nice easy to read graduation lines

[@larrybe2900]

Check out the Mityvac. One is able to suck out the old and measure to replace with new.

[@lukekirkby5304]

Rainman acquire the adapter. It fits quite a few Fords and there's millions on the road (from what i know they are your best selling trucks). I ain't from the US but the Fords we have here use the same arrangement on quite a few different transmissions. I do the service the other way flush then a filter but use the same fluid to top off at end, but I won't say your way is wrong just another way to "skin a cat" and you use more fluid. My train of thought is after the flush the remaining crud is in the filter and not within the internals so then to change the filter you remove the remaining crud. And yes I agree with the whole using that gasket again. The aftermarket ones are junk and some of the Ford pans have stamped on them that the gasket is reusable. Obviously if the gasket is 300k old and the rubber has no protrusion from the metal outside rim and is hard id replace it.

[@Subvet684]

Just a thought, could you use the pump to suck out through the fake dipstick so it wouldn’t make such a mess? I know you couldn’t get it all, but it would be below the pan and you could measure it. Great video, keep it up.

[@LeewardStudios]

That’s what I did on my 2014. Pumped out as much as possible then dropping the pan was much cleaner. Then pumped it back it.

[@randybeard6040]

@@lukekirkby5304 --Me Agree with You...

[@Subvet684]

@@lukekirkby5304 right, I guess I wasn’t very clear, I meant that you could then pull the pan without making as much of a mess…

[@desotosky1372]

@@lukekirkby5304 I think the point is to lower the fluid level before removing the pan, not to skip removing the pan.

[@glennanderson3725]

I used that method back in the 70's. I would run a long tube down the dipstick tube and use a drill-driven pump. If I was to do it now I would use a shop air driven capture tank.

[@Paramount531]

I thought that I was the only guy who invoked the Exxon Valdez for oil leaks or spills. I'm in good company now, Ray!

[@teevis3620]

Great job Ray. I guess if l did an internet search about why they don't have drain plugs on transmission pans, there would probably be some lame cost effective reason. Actual reason is probably because they want to make the service as difficult as possible!

[@buckhorncortez]

The only people that complain are the unhappy people on the Internet...

[@notime4264]

Probably a “easier to service” for better transmission live vs “easier to mistake trans plug for engine oil plug” resulting in occasional catastrophic stories of dry transmissions and overfilled engine oil.

[@willismilburn9569]

You r right. I wish someone would make a work truck so a men could work on his own.

[@peterandglendabrady9190]

According to Ford it's a sealed for life (or 250,000 klm) transmission. No need to touch it. Good luck with that if you're towing anything.

[@billgraff4809]

I wish the shops around my area would clean up spilled fluids from my vehicles like you do ! I've gotten nearly new cars back from dealer repairs dripping oil, trans fluid and coolant!

[@bobjackels2558]

Great job Ray! I would say that transfer machine is a must have for a serious mechanic!!

[@christopherpaul8705]

It's Saturday 21st January, about 3pm (GMT+3), that's about 8hr in front of you... Lauren, your "Wife Unit" channel now has 30k sub's,.. Your recent pt Cruiser job, means that you as a spanner guy, makes for a really good "auto electrician" (a sparky); either way, good job, well done... Chris, I'mAnOzzie in Kenya...

[@ryanhedges7665]

Always love your videos ray. I was actually very excited to start watching this 1 minute after you put it up. Cheers mate from Australia 🇦🇺

[@tom535]

I liked that you rechecked your rack,, I was like come on Ray,, great video.. thanks for your time Ray..

[@danman32]

Here is a question/idea: Could you use the fluid exchange machine to pump out most of the fluid in the transmission before dropping the pan? Would make less of a mess.

[@maccarr9072]

Some machines do that

[@danman32]

@@maccarr9072 I realize that but I was thinking about him using the fluid exchange machine as what he had on hand. Then he pulls out a pump to FILL the transmission. *facepalm*

[@rayshutsa6690]

Like the way you explain everything the lift points. How the fluid exchange machine works.. another great video. Awesome content as always.

[@garynewell6947]

Good day to you Ray hope your good love the content but the most important thing is to have your self a great day nice work Ray

[@steveschaff8848]

Enjoyed it so much I wish someone nearby did fluid exchanges

[@PapasHobbyGarage]

Tip of the day for you Ray put lines on your drain pan every 2 quarts now your drain pan is a large measuring container

[@derekhobbs1102]

Every drain try I've ever owned had markings in them from factory.

[@PapasHobbyGarage]

@@derekhobbs1102 1 out of 3 of mine did

[@darylmorgan9887]

Always replace the filter first then a fluid exchange after that. Awesome video once again Ray.

[@markmorgan7349]

only two, comments. one , and most importantly, love your content! secondly, why is it I never see mechanics pull the fluid out of transmission pan BEFORE they drop the the pan?. alot of the time they have the dipstick in the way, (supposedly) . but you had a prefect opportunity to show how its done. (maybe you just didn`t think about it.) I get it . again love your content , keep up the good work and have yourself a great day!!!

[@playdg]

Because they have the right tools (lift, drain pan) to do it this way and take less time. For mine, I installed a different pan with a drain plug.

[@sawyerbennett8227]

Definitely was time for a fluid exchange and I agree with you on reusing the old gasket. Definitely superior and designed to be reusable

[@erikbarry6289]

They suggest no power purge on these transmissions only a dump , filter and refill

[@joelqp1]

Great site! I'm a regular. When I don't know capacities of various containers, I mark fill levels on the outside of the container w/indelible marker and note volume when that has been determined for future reference.

[@J_J_Ander]

Noooooo. These transmissions have a temperature control valve to keep fluid in transmission till it hits 190ish. And no there is no dipstick, just a stubby. I installed a B&M 22200 dipstick. Transmission temp needs to be 190, which when checking level with factory dipstick will get your arm burned from catalytic converter. Side note talking about 6r80.

[@khakiswag]

What he said. Ford service procedure for fluid change is just a drop and fill of the pan and flush only after a transmission failure. To flush you have to heat the fluid to 190+ for the internal thermostats to open.

[@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808]

You do realize the truck was running while performing this exchange right ?

[@khakiswag]

@@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808 you do realize it takes a long time to get to 190 when driving it so how hot do you think it got idling for a few minutes. Also Ford states a heated fluid exchanger is required for a flush.

[@thewausaudude]

How was there any flow through the machine? I also thought the heat exchanger worked two ways, cooling it normally, but also heating during warm-up (at least for those of us not lucky enough to be somewhere warm like Florida right now lol)

[@bat__bat]

Yo he had flow from the trans pump while the truck was running. That flush machine wasn't running a pump. That evidence of flow completely supersedes your concerns that perhaps the trans coolant thermostat was shut bc it didn't reach 190 F. Obviously it reached 190, or more likely, removing the coolant lines at that engine coolant heat exchanger junction also took this alleged thermostat temperature control doohickey out of the loop. If the doohickey is inside the trans and not at the heat exchanger, then obviously the trans met 190, opened for flow, and allowed the machine to fulfill its task.

[@shadgrind]

Living up to my maxim ‘where there’s a will there’s a a way round it’!

[@tomcrotty1498]

Nice video Ray. Love watching you pour from big containers into smaller ones. I know I would have spilled or knocked the gallon jug over. Perhaps you could find a drain pan with graduated marks(if you could trust them) and eliminate the cumbersome pour. Nice that you could use the same gasket. Never liked the rubber and especially dislike cork. Love that BG machine. Wish you were located in Ocala.

[@teevis3620]

He needs to upgrade to a catch pan that is enclosed with a funnel type neck so that pouring fluid prohibits any un necessary spillage/ overfill. Those open type catch pans are usefully in some cases, however l've found them to be slow and messy if you're attempting to measure the volume of liquid in them the way he was doing with the empty oil pack bottle.

[@darthkarnagge8343]

That fluid exchange machine is awesome

[@jasonservary477]

With our wrenchs combined you become super mechanic Ray lol love the content and the new shop is looking great it's nice to be able to have your children at the shop so you can spend more time with on your off time love the X-Files theme whenever the little one comes into camera view lol

[@eddieMurphy11111]

really great job when you mentioned cork gaskets it took me back to 1967 when i had a mini and that had a cork gasket on the valve cover it took me a few times to learn do not over tighten the bolts and yes always check where your lift legs are they can be very dangerous especially when like you have a wife and a child to take care of, and that fluid looked burnt now it will run better thanks for the video.

[@mikes1097]

Would it be a good idea to install a drain plug now that u have the pan out?

[@Nate2826-]

the add a drain plug kits usually leak or have a greater chance to leak later. thats why most people do not add them.

[@kevincurry4735]

Good morning Ray. Great to see this service.

[@kenanderson9331]

Floor mats are back!

[@stephenrogers4537]

Good Video Raymond, very informative BROTHER! 🧰👍

[@dalejones3862]

Great work Ray as always

[@bigsparky8888]

THAT 8 MIL BOLT ABOVE EXHAUST...GET THE 1/4" ANGLE TOOL THAT HOLDS 1/4" SOCKETS...WITH THE CORDLESS AND MAGNETIC BIT HOLDER...IT GETS RIGHT UP IN THERE AND ZIPS THOSE OUT...(I used it so many times on Collings under wipers and hoods...handy cuss too!)👍🇺🇲💪🙋

[@gregdiamond6023]

Is it always wise to a flush? The reason I ask is, on a high mileage vehicle that’s never had the transmission serviced, I’ve been taught that on such a vehicle, you change the filter but put the old fluid back in. Reason being, if the fluid is changed, the transmission could start slipping. What’s your opinion Ray?

[@jdmforever5583]

You are exactly right, it's definitely not a good idea flushing a transmission that the fluid hasn't been changed, in fact I wouldn't flush any transmission even on regular maintenance, I would just drain new filter and new oil that's it

[@jbfpv163]

Complacency is a scary thing! Be careful and always check ✔️ ✅️ 😉

[@BoomerProud]

Seen you do a couple of these. How hard would it be if the manufactures put a drain plug in those pans? that's just nuts that it spills like that.

[@Venoms60]

Would it been possible to extact fluid via the dipstick hole?

[@richardnervig4525]

Way to stand up for your family,and yourself.fantastic role play,way to go.

[@spiffrex8521]

Hey rey since you use a lot of brake clean have you ever thought of buying a sure shot and barrels of brake clean ? I think you would save some money if you go that route

[@DougDingus]

He would lose out on saying, "another!" Good video metrics more than pay for the cans. :)

[@BeardedFordTech]

That transmission was clean. Job well done sir

[@Jordy-927]

Two things I wish for in life, drain plugs and remote filters.

[@bloodybones63]

And accessible dip sticks.

[@Jordy-927]

@@bloodybones63 my wife's Mini doesn't even have an engine oil dipstick.

[@metzmatu8409]

If the ATF was filled-for-life by design why need drain port/plug?

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[@metzmatu8409]

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[@donaldhalls2189]

I would put the flush in run the car, drop the pan and change the filter then start the transfer, the machine would fill the pan and pull out old oil when it comes out clean job done, check levels, that's just how I do them, useualy plug in after the external cooler, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@vawlkus]

I would have done it the other way. Changing the filter last means less possibility of contaminants in the fluid & filter. That's just my layman's opinion though, not the Ray-man's opinion 😛