VE Commodore Holden GM Equipe Omega 6L50 Automatic Transmission Filter Service

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, for more of our associated vid on this transmission see our playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLQLkuOdKuFotzfpdV15zq07e32CUjYhbS cheers

[@andresjarrin425]

I'm about to do this on my Camaro, thanks for the tutorial.

[@YepThatsIt]

cheers

[@ashurmartinez5453]

Thanks a lot mate really helpful video ! I was so confused but am not now :-) your great mechanic

[@TheJack0062]

Thanks for the Video mate, awesome job.

[@YepThatsIt]

no worries, thanks & cheers

[@johnhoy7756]

Brilliant mate -- thankyou John H

[@LsMaloo]

Good video,but why did they(gm) make a gear box with a fill level that’s needs to be checked by temperature and not just with an ordinary dip stick?

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, probably for a few reasons. makes it difficult for everyone. cheers

[@sophietrajceski9048]

I just done my today ve Holden 2011 sv6 helped me a lot thanks a lot great video. When you check the oil if it’s gust dripping is that enough oil thanks.

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, if at testing temp. then yes. thanks & cheers

[@paulp6386]

Nice video mate. Good to see quality transmission mechanics still exist :) May I ask if you're in the Sydney area? Would like to bring mine in.

[@YepThatsIt]

Hi, sorry I`m in NE Vic

[@mohanadazzam6095]

Thanx for the video, very helpful. Iv got omega 2007 ..when i stop on a trafic light on an uphill it rols back a bit when I take off , even if the hill is not steep.though the gearbox works fine apart from slight delay when it shifts up one gear when you floor the pedal. I dont knwo when the gearbox was serviced or if ever serviced.its done 178k. Any advice of the what the issue might be ?

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, check fluid level and really worth doing a service. the cleaner and cooler you can keep a transmission the longer it will last. cheers

[@martina3050]

Tip: if you don’t have a digital thermometer for the temperature you could always go into engineering mode in the car and it tells you transmission sump temperature

[@YepThatsIt]

good tip, cheers

[@arkhamkillzone]

Martin A my trans temp shows 75 while in idle. Is this bad? Cause I have done the service correctly and set the oil level just as explained in the video. What am I missing?

[@cili7]

Engineering mode temp is best because its taking the temp of the fluid inside the case. A digital thermometer is taking surface temp of the case, and this can vary greatly depending on whether it's cooling or warming up. Long story short, engineering mode temp only.

[@robertsmith-vs9fk]

hi i have a 2008 6 litre l98 ve calais sedan with 160000kms and 6 speed auto, im not sure when the auto was serviced as i bought the car secondhand. The gearbox is hopeless with hesistation on kickdown, indecisiveness and like not being in gear when rolling through a corner or roundabout etc. I have read many things from it needing a flush to a tune to a new battery to it being just a horrible auto with torque management settings etc but it makes it horrible to drive , what would u recommend? will a service and flush make it better and how much should it cost or would it not change the bad characteristics of the box? thank you very much in advance

[@YepThatsIt]

Hi, definitely start with basic checks first...especially correct fluid level and type. if it hasn`t been serviced in a while it could have partially blocked filter and/or contaminated solenoids. I wouldn`t completely flush out all the trans fluid ( unless it has coolant in there ) as it will thin out the fluid and then potentially run worse as the thinner new fluid will be able to run quicker through any worn sealing joints in the transmission and create low pressure problems. you may also need to take it to an automatic transmission specialist and see if any stored fault codes and maybe a pressure test. hope that helps cheers

[@robertsmith-vs9fk]

hi thank you for the reply and information. How much roughly should a service without a flush cost at a transmission specialist?

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, depends where you are I guess. cheers

[@carlzaffino3434]

Hi, great video, my transmission is a 6l45 used in a WM caprice V6, it seems difficult getting a filter and gasket, Holden wants about 200 dollars for gasket and filter, is this right...! Thanks from Perth WA.

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, contact me on our facebook link facebook.com/Yep-Thats-It-103051017785435 cheers

[@earnhardtfan77]

How many US Quarts does it take to fill it back up after just a drain, filter replacement and fill. Thanks in advance.

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, what comes out should only be considered a rough guide in case wasnt filled accurately or has a fluid leak. always check as per manufacturers instructions. cheers

[@ohmslaw3076]

Hi, what’s the green plug with wires? My guess it’s the sports shift relays.

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, that is the range sensor plug, see also kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipnKk4iBprdjnqs cheers

[@sophietrajceski9048]

Good video presentation just a question on 2011 holden Commodore sv6 can you use the engineering mode to check the temperature of the transmission will appreciate a replay thanks John.

[@YepThatsIt]

Hi, there should be temp indicator in there. cheers

[@tomrobson1309]

Hi mate love the video. I have drained the transmission oil from me 2013 VE wagon with the 3.6 SIDI motor, and am having trouble locating the dipstick to top up the oil. If you could help that would be great thanks.

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, should all be there in the vid..cheers

[@utubemytube123]

Excellent, thank you so much :) :) :)

[@YepThatsIt]

no worries, cheers

[@3lohssvrm]

+1 for using the term 'doover'

[@YepThatsIt]

haha cheers

[@CityGuest]

Thanks mate 👍

[@YepThatsIt]

no worries, thanks & cheers

[@bundak77]

Thanks mate.do you service the commodore still? If you doing it i want to repair my Ve v8 autotransmission. Thanks

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, contact us on our facebook link. cheers

[@JohnMcCoy36]

Hey mate, is this trans service procedures the same to all the other ve/vf transmissions? Eg. 6L50, 6L80e, 6L90 etc. And do they use the same filter? Cheers.

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, just get the suitable kit to suit...they have 146mm and 160mm height filters and then colorados also have a longer spacer on top of filter. cheers

[@JohnMcCoy36]

@@YepThatsIt ah ok, I didn't know that! Thanks.

[@YepThatsIt]

@@JohnMcCoy36 glad helped, few beers always well appreciated www.paypal.me/BATS189 cheers

[@mrbissi9377]

Thanks for the video instructions. I have 10HBA auto transmission. When I ran scanner I get the error code: P0864-00 (Invalid Signal from TCM). When I inspected the transmission I can hear noise inside, something like engaging and disengaging every second or so. When I moved the car, I noticed the car feeling like it was auto switching from drive to park then to drive snd so on. On the cluster I can see when I change to any other gear the icon is displaying the gear I selected then keeps jumping to park and back to the gear selected. I can't seem to find anything with similar issues on any auto transmission models. Just trying to workout what could be causing this before i get it towed to someone. Cheers

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, that often happens if you have selected wrong trans/vehicle on scanner or if your scan tool is incompatible. cheers

[@mrbissi9377]

@@YepThatsIt so it turned out it was TCM. New TCM programed by our local automotive dignostics specialist. Explained the issue he advised it would be the TCM but i wanted to make sure before spending more money. He came out within 5min he diagnosed it. Cheers

[@yukarigarland3408]

hi ,good video , i have question regarding 6L45 TRANSMISSION is it the same filter kit as the 6L50 ,and the E on the mean thanks

[@YepThatsIt]

Hi, depends on vehicle ( you could google it ) there are few different types according to catalogue.... Filter 6L45 BMW X5 2006-ON Filter 6L50 Total Height of Filter 146.30mm 2006-ON Filter 6L50 Total Height of Filter 160.53mm 33mm tall Spacer on top of Filter 2006-ON Filter 6L50 Total Height Filter 160.53mm 25.4mm tall Spacer on top of Filter 2010-ON E - just stands for Electronic Cheers

[@yukarigarland3408]

Thanks for quick reply , ive done so much research and not come up with exact answer ,its a 2011 ve 3.0 , holden sells them for $160, cant find them any where else , 6L50 easy to find , Thanks anyway

[@YepThatsIt]

We rarely use genuine parts if we can avoid it....after market parts from a reputable supplier will be about a third or less of that price with same guarantee....but choice is yours. Cheers

[@TheJack0062]

yukari garland yeah just doing mine ,Transgold KFS1038 kit is what you need from supercheap. $54, has two gaskets the rubber one is the one that fits.

[@jarekzawarus333]

I need some advice, I recently took my 2011 VE SV6 for a 150K service, a part of that service was to do the AutoTrans fluid and filter. I drove off after the service and returned the car because it was running rough plus hard shifting, they had the car for a day and couldn't work out the problem. I've since found out (by taking my car elsewhere) that a goo/silicon of some sort was put on the cork gasket and bled in to the AutoTrans fluid making the car run rough. I'm battling it out with the service provider because they are denying any maintenance errors, can you help me get some proof how the gasket should be installed as per the correct procedures to back up my case...

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, they must`ve used an absolute excessive amount of silastic ! ( to cause restriction in filter flow ) and it baffles me why some mechanics use so much anyway ? we very rarely use it...only on housings that dont have gaskets or seals ( usually only fwd transmissions ), but they are precision flat surfaces anyway and we will only use a very very thin amount. can i ask if it was a transmission specialist? i would be surprised if it was..cheers

[@jarekzawarus333]

@@YepThatsIt No it was a local car service franchise, I won't mention them just in case it affects my dispute which is possibly going to end up in court after their refusal to compensate me for the repairs. I thought I did the right thing by giving them an opportunity to diagnose the problem but after having the car for another 4 hours they couldn't, so I got it diagnosed and fixed elsewhere, thanks for the reply...

[@MrIsuko]

Hi thanks for the video.

[@FerasDishli]

Thank you for the nice video. How to make the fluid getting warmer?

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, I'm guessing you mean how to warm up the trans fluid in cold climates or snow? ...you can run a transmission oil cooler right next to the exhaust manifold and utilize the heat from there. I'd probably also add a trans temperature gauge and also allow for the cooler to be attached to longer section of flexible hose, so you can move it away from the exhaust manifold in needed. cheers

[@FerasDishli]

Thank you from Sweden

[@keananconnor4221]

Thanks mare

[@YepThatsIt]

no worries, cheers

[@michcreach5635]

Im not sure but some say that the system needs to be fully flushed because there's still fluid in the torque converter meaning you only get about half out if you don't flush it. Im no mechanic but that's what some say.

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, from my experience people like to compare transmission fluid to engine oil. engine oil acts like a filter and absorbs carbon and needs to be fully replaced more regularly. in an automatic transmission the main function is hydraulic and also lubrication, it is used to move things hydraulically. in a general service on most transmissions, when you remove the pan/sump, about half the fluid will come out. if there is no problem or excessive contamination in the transmission fluid, then changing the amount that comes out when you remove the pan, will be sufficient to boost up the transmission fluid viscosity and desired properties. the problem arises when you have transmission problems, like pressure issues where this will burn the fluid...the burnt/contaminated fluid will be a little bit thicker than new fluid and thus, the thicker fluid will escape or travel much slower through any worn/leaking components. if your transmission has internal pressure leaks, replacing all the fluid with new fluid will only make things worse. if there is no problem with trans and it is a regular maintenance service, then replacing only the amount when you remove the pan is ample. some will argue that the pressure control solenoid and adaptive functions of transmissions will compensate for pressure losses/worn transmission internal sealing joints. some automotive garages will always push for a complete transmission fluid flush, but I reakon if trans is ok, then it is unnecessary and if transmission is worn then it will only make it run worse. having said all that, in my opinion you should always remove the trans pan and replace the filter, clean the trans pan and magnets and add magnets if you want an easy improvement. it is a waste of time to only drain the fluid without cleaning the pan and magnets and/or replacing filter. a transmission oil cooler added will also help keep the trans fluid cooler and help reduce the fluid quality breaking down and losing its properties from heat, as well as reducing the crystalizing ( hardening ) of rubber seals, that happens when you overheat the trans fluid. always use the best quality fluid suited to you transmission that you can afford as well. hope that makes sense and decision is always yours. cheers

[@michcreach5635]

@@YepThatsIt thanks. I'd like to have a go at doing it myself hence the original question. Im sure that if i dropped the pan every 50k, it would keep things fresh

[@YepThatsIt]

filter service every 50Km up to 200Km then every 30Km after that to get max life. i only do full flush if coolant gets into trans fluid after adding a trans oil cooler and completely bypassing radiator/heat exchanger. coolant kills transmissions fairly quickly. cheers

[@casualplayer7743]

220,000 km caprice 2015 never change oil, ist safe to change now and what should I pay attention to ?

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, just change filter, clean pan and magnet ( add a magnet ) fill with quality and suitable fluid and fill as described to correct tmp and level. cheers

[@casualplayer7743]

@@YepThatsIt even if the fluid was black ??

[@Kratedigga1]

I want to bring my VE in to you. Where are you located?

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, I`m in north east part of victoria. cheers

[@Kratedigga1]

@@YepThatsIt cheers, bit far for me. What should this trans service roughly cost?

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, depends where you take it.....we charge about $275 give or take depending how much fluid comes out. cheers

[@douglasbaxter3346]

You need to do one of these for a v8 auto ve there is next to no info and a real pain

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, contact me on my face book link facebook.com/Yep-Thats-It-103051017785435/ and leave me which kind of vehicle/transmission type you have, and leave a detailed description of any fault codes and issue you are having ( we are able to exchange pics/diagrams on there ) and details of what work you have already performed or checked...... you will need to buy me some beers ( link is in face book ) and I will answer your questions accordingly. cheers

[@YepThatsIt]

hi, try without forward slash... facebook.com/Yep-Thats-It-103051017785435 cheers

[@michealwillis7500]

hi mate great video. any chance your in melb. would love to bring my 2010 ve omega to you for a service. you know ur shit.

[@YepThatsIt]

Hi, cheers for that....sorry I`m in North East Victoria

[@bradleywaller3310]

Hi mate you did the trans service the wrong way to get all the auto fluid out you take off the line that runs the the radiator then start the car&all the fluid come out from the gearbox aswell as the torque converter then you can change the filter that's the best way

[@YepThatsIt]

no worries, thanks for that ! let me know when you need a new pump. cheers

[@bradleywaller3310]

@@YepThatsIt hi never needed a new pump I shut the car off right before the fluid runs out I've done all my cars like that learned it from a mechanic give it ago cheers

[@atillaozturk7075]

I agree with you.. you can damage the torque convertor doing it that way.

[@bradleywaller3310]

@@atillaozturk7075 I've never had a problem doing it that way or blown up a torque converter

[@atillaozturk7075]

@@bradleywaller3310 as I said I agree with your method as I was told years ago that undoing to tranny oil cooler line to radiator and flushing out tranny oil can damage your transmission.

[@busarob1969]

That’s not a drain plug! It’s a fluid level check, ie you fill until you get fluid dribble out.. calling it a drain plug just show your lack of knowledge

[@YepThatsIt]

one moment it can identify as a drain plug, then a fill plug then even could be a level plug....go figure ! thanks and cheers for that