How to service Chevy Equinox transmission fluid

This video shows how to easily check the transmission fluid level and/or service the automatic transmission in the 2007 model Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent.
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[@elusivelines1]

My arm is broke....I showed this video to my 14 yr old and he got er done in 30 minutes

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thats great! I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe and check out my other videos.

[@berniebittinger9154]

Looking at an 08 equinox for my 17 yr old daughter. I’m a back yard mechanic, I could do this. My question is, what is you’re opinion of the equinox? 05 thru 09 body style? Anything to look out for?

[@LanceSheppard]

@@berniebittinger9154 wheel hubs usually go bad on the rear about 120,000 miles. Will break the abs sensor. Its all integrated in hub assembly

[@gsxrsquid]

run don;t walk to the toyota dealer. Aside from my wife's buick lesabre, the 2007 equinox is the biggest money pit of a car I have ever owned.

[@conradkritzberger8980]

Last winter, on a friend's '07 Equinox, I had to disassemble the whole friggin dash to find a dead "blend door" actuator/motor (the reason she had no heat.) She was smelling antifreeze, so I went a little deeper to replace the heater core (it had pinholes in it.) Most shops charge $1500-$2000 for that job. -- It was a royal pain to disassemble. "Engineers" are purposely making U.S. vehicles more difficult to do "maintenance/repair." I have an '89 Jeep Cherokee that I am keeping roadworthy for as long as possible (doing 99% of the work myself.) If I ever buy another vehicle it will be another "older" vehicle or a Toyota. Subarus are great until they break down: they are "pain"-to-work-on vehicles. -- You might check out YT-channel "Scotty Kilmer"s videos on Buy/Don't-Buy tips.

[@vinniestjohn9508]

From an old man with an old 2005 Equinox, I want to thank you very much for the video.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Very welcome!

[@dutyandhumanity]

Great when someone teaches with clear logic, that builds confidence. Thank you

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@dbsstudent9278]

Thank you for the video. I am so sick of people making cars so complicated. NO WAY IN HELL should all this be needed to check or just top off transmission fluid.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks for watching! Unfortunately these complications are becoming more and more common with late model vehicles.

[@0s4k26]

They are designed to not be checked for exposure to air brakes down these fluids extremely rapidly

[@tubetime39]

@@0s4k26 WTHeck ?! When did this all start ? Use a better fluid ! The Manufacturer that is !

[@tubetime39]

@@0s4k26 Or seal tube at the top !

[@0s4k26]

Justin Martone thirty years ago the trans fluid was modified water compared to the synthetic junk there is now. I know of several 06 noxes at the dealership where we got ours all but one already had dark brown fluid rolling off the carrier from the factory.

[@brianmcfadyen6948]

Without this video I'd be still searching the engine, who in there right mind decided to put the dipstick there, great video

[@johnnyrosado535]

a dipstick..

[@kassyshipley7754]

The manufacturer hoping you’ll bring it back to there dealership to pay for them to service it to get more of your money smh

[@jerryhunter7076]

My man, you made my day. I was at the End of the line for options and then came your video. Your instructions are clear, understandable and to the point. You're at the Top of the proverbable KZbin Video Food Chain. You gave me the help that I needed to check and change the transmission fluid in my 2005 Chevy Equinox. Thank you Sir

[@thumpers350]

You're the only one just about...that actually show how to really do it. Bout dam time there's a real mechanic showing actually helpful shit on KZbin. Keep up the great work man 👍👍👍

[@jimjimmyjam8242]

Thank you for the video. Very informative and no added nonsense. 200,000 miles and still running strong on our 2006 equinox.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@bcprelude03]

Same here thank u I have a 2007 Chevy equinox

[@vwm8534]

@@Tomsfoolery. I asked a couple of questions but just trying to make sure you see them. First I want to thank you. My questions. You mentioned filling and then running g through the gears. Just wondering what that entails. Do I just start the vehicle and move the shifter through all the L1 and L2 to reverse? Also how much do you put in? I saw where it says initial fill 4.2 and total fill 8.2. Thanks

[@ronaldscott781]

On my ‘05 I found that it’s possible to do all of this with the vehicle still sitting on the ground. It’s a big pain, but it is “doable”. Thanks for the great video!

[@jackiedunn9404]

How

[@thenomadicchef1844]

Tried this today. I followed your instructions step by step and it took me about 45 minutes. Thanks a lot!

[@Tomsfoolery.]

That's great! I'm glad I could help!

[@shellybelle6781]

Without or with lift?

[@rcalzadilla]

Saved me a bunch of money! My '08 Equinox 3.4L 6 cyl., Auto Transmission Aisin AF33 5 speed requires JWS 3309 formulation, T-IV, Toyota T-IV is the cheapest at $6.20/qt., if you ask for that price. Very thankful that you made this video!

[@tubetime39]

Yah, buy the cheapest. For sure.

[@alexiswalton7388]

Thank you for this!! What a pain this Equinox has been. Don't get me started on the blend door and heater core locations!! Lol!

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Haha I hear ya! Thanks for watching!

[@hectorgarcia8691]

i did it, it took me two hours, my hourly time is 10 bucks so thats twenty bucks, VS the 400 bucks that they wanted at the dealership. bless your soul, thank you so much.

[@gsxrsquid]

great video. I knew it was buried somewhere but not where. Removing the mount was as easy as you showed and the job was simple.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@gregtthomas]

Thanks for the video. Convinced me that I need to take it to a professional for this job.

[@jessesmith878]

Awesome video. I saw that yellow dipstick when I was changing my starter but had no idea that's what it was. I would have never found it. Thanks so much.

[@martybernal8977]

I found the tranny dip but couldn’t figure out how to get to the damn thing out….thanks for clearing it up for me!! So great to be able to get help to do the job myself

[@TheLZempir3]

Thanks buddy! Saves me from buying the service manual. Never would have figured it out on the jack stands.

[@jimbos1567]

Very well done. Your camera was steady, and the views were clear. Good advice, and easy to understand. I have subscribed. Thank you for the help. Chevy garage wants $175 to do it on a 2014 Equinox.

[@Geopublic]

Excellent instructional video. Well-paced, clear video with excellent audio and narration. Thank you sir. I now have the confidence to tackle this job.

[@clark4797]

Thanks so much!! Who would have thought GM could make it so difficult to check one's transmission fluid? Anyway, the only slight criticism would be that you didn't speed up unscrewing one of the bolts... Meaning, you crammed a bunch of info into 5 minutes. So again, thank you!! C

[@dennisryeater9047]

Thanks I've looked everywhere for the dipstick now I know thanks to your video have a good day

[@Tomsfoolery.]

I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@marcosortiz5106]

Thank you so much for the video one thing I found it easier for me was to put the long bolt first when installing the bracket back not tightened it let it loose then put the other 3 and tighten them all

[@patrickrwhite8354]

Thanks and love the honesty. It is a quality that has gone right to hell in most service centers today you end up with a huge bill and it was totally unnecessary. The difficulty is finding a Garage that hoists your car up so you can do the work yourself, with a trained mechanic should you run into a problem. They have these in Toronto but not in the rest of Canada.

[@galatians6770]

Wow I have looked for hours and decided to get on utube and see if there was a video.. thank God for you. I have a 2013 and didn't know that they are all possibly difficult. Smh thanks so much 💪✌️👍

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks!

[@hyselwatchandclockrepair1874]

Excellent detailed information! Thanks so very much. You have a great, no nonsense, approach that is complete and easy to follow.

[@haltoupee6135]

I had no clue until this video...Thank you for this valuable info!

[@Tomsfoolery.]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@shannonkangas4068]

I can't believe someone who doesn't talk about the weather, their wife running off with their best friend, and everything that has absolutely nothing to do with vehicle repair and service. Thanks

[@Tomsfoolery.]

I know the frustration of wanting to quickly get info on something but getting bogged down by useless rambling! I try to be to the point on my videos. Thanks!

[@randyturpin3756]

Wow Thanks for posting this Video! Doing this job became the bright spot in a really crappy day

[@davidmatousek4483]

Wtf? Id wish i could meet the engineers that thought this up

[@Tomsfoolery.]

I know right!

[@MacedoinaChoirs]

They deserved as ass kicking.

[@Geopublic]

Engineers vetoed this arrangement but we're overruled by purchasing, endorsed by accounting.

[@lamarjackson1946]

Me too.this is one of the craziest things I've ever seen

[@moondawg3693]

This is how they say Thanks for the BILLIONS We should have known when we bailed them out, bastards. Next time I want a kiss, at least I'll receive something for getting screwed !

[@tmc.318]

Not sure why so many are complaining about doing this. This video shows that it is easy and it was. If you don't have a lift use ramps or jacks and stands. If you don't have that you really have no business working on vehicles. I love my Equinox after 7 years and 100K miles.

[@kyleroberts3104]

Yes you can use ramps, just make sure it is level. Or you can straddle a ditch and crawl under it like I do.

[@Amanda_The_American_Mom]

Thank you for the video. Our family vehicle needs transmission fluid and we could not find out where it was or how to get to it. Thank you very very much

[@lucasbalyeat8746]

Thanks for the vid helped me out a bunch. And thanks for making a quality that is well lit as well. Much appreciated.

[@DustinMuller-gv1mz]

Still rocking this 2006 equinox. 100% helpful my man! Thank you!

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Glad to help!

[@benjaminhinojosa3376]

Thank you. You showed me exactly what I needed to see.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks!

[@philmceachern6446]

Best video I've seen and I've seen quite a few of these, great common sense detail, told me exactly what I needed to know , thanx Tom .

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Awesome, thank you!

[@juicynugget]

Excellent video! This is how all the diy videos should be done!

[@ssullinger916]

Awesome video! Spent an hour trying to locate dipstick, thank you. I small correction transmission pan drain plug on a 2006 pontiac torrent takes a 24 mm or a 15/16. 7/8 is to small.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!

[@wildchery8666]

this is precisely what I was looking for! Thank you so much!

[@Tomsfoolery.]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@blindmellonjellin4936]

Thanks buddy, you just saved me an enormous amount of time.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Glad I could help

[@bigbonetoneszone8406]

You literally just saved me 3000 dollars thank you brotha

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Hey no problem! That will be $2995 for the video...haha!

[@bigbonetoneszone8406]

I got you a dollar lol

[@tubetime39]

3000 ? Find a dif mechanic !!

[@triplemotor]

Great information...Now all I need is a hoist to change my transmission fluid..

[@Tomsfoolery.]

You don’t have to have one...but it helps!

[@stmerchant]

Just finished, thanks for the information. It was very helpful.

[@anthonyromano2334]

your way of explaining is SO right on... absolute joy to watch and repeat...thanks a million

[@jerseyjim9092]

Couple questions. Is the procedure the same on the 4 and 6 cylinder models and does the engine need to be running to check the fluid level?

[@judas2526]

Thanks For The Help, you showed how to do it nice and easy no non-sense.

[@richardtorz2164]

I got my 2010 equinox a couple years ago and have searching high and low for how to check the trans fluid. The chilton manuals haven't been no help, none of those manuals. All they tell ya is what kind of fluid, not where the dipstick is located or how to get to it. the repair maunal is dead silent about anything involving the transmission checks, guess there is a reason for that, lol. Thank you, i know where it is and how to get to it, and to think i was just about to take it to a dealership to get it done. lol

[@conniewalker2784]

Thank you . I was told that 2004 transmissions were not serviceable. It looks like they are

[@demetriusjohnson3677]

Thank u! Thank U...It took me 4 hours to get to that bolt just to take the dipstick off.lol But now I know to jack it up and remove the bracket .Much easier and quicker.. what type of fluid u used and how many quarts u used?

[@josepreciado5312]

4.5 qts i used t-iv from toyota oem

[@NorthCoastT]

New subscriber here! Great video, thank you! So easy to follow your instructions.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks!

[@TheWeasel606]

Very good video your instructions are the best ! Now if i could find a video on the 2022 Equinox it would be great .

[@edrod8788]

Thanks for taking the time to do the video. Very informative.

[@jamesayers1770]

U are a god sent I have been going nuts trying to find that dip stick thanks god for you DIY guys on UTUBE

[@kmil1967]

Curious why does he say Dex-ron fluid V? The manual and all info says Dex-ron IV? Which is #4…. So suggestions on the difference and he says the other will cause trans failure, I really need some advice here or was it just an error in the video? Yet very helpful great video other than my questions

[@scotthardy1273]

Hey look guys he's going to show us how easy it is to service this transmission. With a car lift.

[@BoxingMMAkdt1894]

Ikr!!!

[@tazzmdevil7461]

😆

[@BadgerScrub]

You don't have a jack and stands at home? What are you doing trying to look this stuff up anyway if you don't have the simplest of implements to even get it done?

[@orangemanbad4559]

@@BadgerScrub well, you are here for a reason. 🤔🤔

[@BadgerScrub]

@@orangemanbad4559 Yeah, to know how to change the fluid on one of these newer Chevies, cause the new way of doing this shit is so fucked. You literally made no point with your ignoratio elenchi by the way. Like, you're literally not making sense in context of what I said.

[@dafreak117]

How many miles were on it when you did the fluid change? May I make a suggestion to put the size of everything in the description. Thank you for doing this video.

[@richfischer6820]

howd you get the dipstick out so easily? normally it takes 2 cans of rust penetrant and a half hour with a mini torch.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

I got lucky. I have struggled on a few others that I've done.

[@larryleisuresuit9584]

dang man, I wish I new how many quarts it takes to fill that back up. and also, every transmission fluid I ever checked said check it when its running , hot. all the dang wires running to the starter in the way of easily pulling that dip stick from the top. I mean to check it when its hot and running idle.

[@williamkane7441]

Thank you for the competent explanation.

[@milagrosroman9978]

Great video easy to , question does the car have to be running to remove and replace the transmission fluid.

[@BigEd8]

Yes sir I have looked everywhere. Thank you very much for the video.

[@shellyrobinson8509]

This was a great help, thank you.

[@EstebanViquez]

Liked and subscribed 👍🏼 Now, don’t know how many quarters should I get for 2013 2.4cc ? Thanks 👍🏼

[@tonych7596]

thank you sir for the video is a great help for me.

[@LanceSheppard]

Thank you for the video. Now if i only had a lift.... and a garage.... lol one day

[@Tomsfoolery.]

I’d start with the garage first lol. All kidding aside just start working toward your goal. The shop my videos are filmed in had a sand floor, no insulation and only 3 light bulbs in it just a few years ago!

[@LanceSheppard]

ts6034 yes sir, i have all my plans made up for a hopefully 30x40x12 pole garage. Ive figured about $13000 for all garage building materials and concrete floor. Thank you for the reply. God bless.

[@aracelisviera2757]

Just as easy to do it laying on ground all you need is $100 set of jackstands or if your really poor get some wood blocks

[@jamesjohnson4132]

Thank you God bless you guys for sharing this 🙏

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks!

[@vwm8534]

So no need to change filter? Also you mentioned running through the gears. What is that and how?

[@vwm8534]

Another question. When I look up how much fluid it takes it says 4.2 initial fill 8.2 full so how much do I put in it?

[@daveb.3899]

I can't get that bracket out, when I push it up like you did, there are some wires and a metal line that is stopping me from just being able to clear it and drop it down. I have 3.4 LT AWD

[@stevantammy6779]

Very well explained. Thank you very much!

[@raypalermo1603]

I have seen other guys do this job with less work involved .

[@marc1al90]

Great video. 2 questions. 1. What type and brand of trans fluid do I buy? 2. How quarts does it take to properly fill the transmission? I have an 06 Equinox 2WD

[@0s4k26]

Nicolas Adalid Marcial check the owners manual and if your not sure don’t change it

[@davidseanez8217]

Thank you I learned something new today!

[@hn9085]

first thank you for great explain , second I need to know how much liters need to change ? cause in catalog tells 7.8L !

[@lthomaston401]

Not sure on litres but just over 4 quarts for drain and fill and dont forget it requires 2 drain and fills to properly change enough oil for it to be effective

[@hn9085]

that , it's need 7.8L in all , but need to fill and discharge from radiator pipe 2L after 2L to see the fluid out is cleen

[@angelluisrivera9810]

I didn't get to see how do you attach the clear tubing to where you are able to add the transmission fluid. What size of tubing is needed and how to rescew the bolt without spilling any fluids.

[@randycrager4074]

My daughter has a 2019 and because of the transmission I suggested that she let me do the Trans fluid replacement every 30,000 miles, she not quite there just yet. She wants to keep this auto and I told here that because of both the motor and trans, she needs to treat it like her baby. She doesn't have a lead foot and is a good defensive driver. What do you think>

[@bmanmitch2005]

Once you drained the transmission fluid was 4 quarts enough to refill it to the full level?

[@Charlyn073187]

So yeah I can’t do that! I’m not sure if I need transmission fluid but is there a light indicator inside that lets me know if it low?

[@D.I.Y]

Where is the place to fill fluid for AWD unit? Can you make a video if possible? Thanks I enjoy your video a lot

[@0s4k26]

C Ng it does not need to be changed unless something seems wrong the fluid literally costs an arm and a leg

[@davidknibbs9646]

Do you have to check it Hot/cold- there are two levels to check cold and hot on the stick.Do I bring it up to the Hot level

[@dacheenoman]

thanks for the video! very helpful!

[@Tomsfoolery.]

I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@lurch6ft8]

Do I need to hold the motor up with anything? Or does the other mount do it for me? I'm stuck on side of road and need to check the fluid level and like 5 states away from all my tools

[@juancarlosbarron1871]

Hello... Thanks from México. I want to ask you how many miles or time aprox in months or years is necessary to change the oil?

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Well the Dex VI is said to be good to 100,000 miles but I’m a bit old school and I still do my own vehicles every 30,000 or so.

[@barryjewell4511]

GOOD JOB!!

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thank you!

[@ShadowBanned4u]

Step 1. Buy a garage with a hydraulic lift.

[@izeberofficial]

Johnny Messenger facts

[@newfieledman9164]

you mean step 1 buy a set of car ramps that's how i change mine.

[@gsxrsquid]

nah. A jack and jack stands works just fine.

[@jhonwick2798]

*JUST DO ANY WAY YOU WANT IT JUST GET IT DONE AND GET IT RIGHT. DON'T BE AFRAID IS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE* 👨🏻‍💼

[@jessesmith878]

Would be nice to have a lift but it can be done with any jack you just gotta be willing to do the work and get a little dirty. Save you a lot of money in labor fees. Obviously it would have been much harder and less informative video if he done it under the car with a regular jack.

[@1dogpobo]

installing first three bolts ,don't tighten them until you have the other larger one that secures motor in its hole.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

That’s some good info!

[@mikegibbs5149]

Wow good job buddy I agree they made it like that so you go to the dealership what a deal

[@playgroundbuilder14]

Been looking for this freaking dip stick for the longest and didnt want to go to the shop thank you 👍

[@Tomsfoolery.]

I’m glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@johngrove53]

Great video just got my car fix it

[@Tomsfoolery.]

That’s great! Thanks for watching!

[@vend9767]

Thanks so much. Now I know I have to take it to a shop .

[@thomasredman7134]

thank you... how many bottles of trans fluid did u use

[@larryleisuresuit9584]

ok I got 5 quarts, I guess max is 4.5 quarts, the stuff costs 7 bucks a quart at wal mart. fingers crossed. It's 1:20 AM we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Bout to HIT IT!

[@medicknights]

This was exactly what i needed to know. Thanks

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Glad i could help! Thanks for watching!

[@TheNAVagator]

Hello! Great video! Does this apply to the 2013 equinox as well? Or is the assembly different on the 2013?

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Different. Yours will have a fill plug in the front side of the trans. It’s an 11mm bolt.

[@jackpeek3748]

Can you leave the mount out in order to check transmission level after adding the fluid?

[@israelvargas7286]

Hi goodnight I have a 2005 chevy iquinox with 180 thousand and I want to change the transitan oil. Can you please tell me what oil to put. Thanks

[@jeremyTallen1]

Thank you! It kinda sucks you cant change the filter on the other hand it is nice just to have a drain plug.

[@Jay10292]

Is it the same on the 05 , LT version? Im about to get this car & I need to do maintenance on it , Please get back to me thanks

[@cazteboy]

Hi, how many trans fluid liters was required? Great video, congrats

[@williamhollaway2198]

Thank you ! Thank you! THANK YOU BROTHER!

[@prairiehabitats]

Thanx so much!! Really appreciate your video and instructions :))

[@jonathandoe6856]

great video! really helped me out.thanks much!!