This video is the only reason I even had hope of being able to do this in my 2017 6L80. Start to finish today 1.5 hr from loosening the 1st bolt to refilling. Thank you so much. You saved me an absurd amount of money from local shop.
Perfect, the VERY best on You Tube for this procedure. Was expecting the pan removal fight so many other channels preach about. Your approach, sliding, twisitng etc. made me say, well it can't be that bad, lets do this. And sure enough your technique nailed it, done in about 2 hours... thanks much for the calm, explicit step by step explanations. You rock Sir!
This is the best video I've ever seen for the trans oil change. Didn't know about the gasket, and the method shown to removing it was perfect. Great job!
I watched this video three time. First to see how you did it. Next One for taking the cover off. Then again when I was stuck trying to get it back on. Working on a 13 suburban. It did fit but if I had not seen you do it I would have given up and pulled the exhaust loose. Many thanks man👍
This video on how to do this is the best that I have seen. It has helped to eliminate the fear that I have about performing such an action. Thank you for a great video.
Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear it's helped eliminate any fears. It's pretty straightforward process as most transmission fluid and filter changes go, its just that pesky exhaust pipe lol. If you have any questions just let us know! Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂
This is one of the best videos that I have seen on replacing the filter and seal on a 6L80 transmission that I have seen. It makes the task so much easier. Today I replaced my oil pan and filter on my 2014 Silverado. The pan came right off with ease. And went back on the same way. The hardest part was replacing the filter seal. I didn’t pay close enough attention to the install. I didn’t invert the socket and I bent the seal and had to buy another one. Thanks to the creator.
I've done a bunch of transmission filters on the 6L 90 if the filter stays in the gasket with no issues you don't need to replace it if it will fall out easy then replace it but if it's a firm pop in with the new filter leave the old gasket in there.. you run the risk of damaging stuff if you try to pry it out
Very professional. Great job with the video, speaking, and craftsmanship working with the tools! One of the best do it yourself maintenance videos I have seen.
Awesome! Glad to hear everything worked out for you. I'm still not quite sure why some vehicles have the clearance and some don't but I'll keep searching. Thanks for watching! 👍
He's right it does work, just scoop most of the fluid out so your not volleying with that.. and have a little patience. I know this works on 6L80 transmission on most of the later Silverados, Tahoes, Suburbans, Vans, etc. even at least the last 3 generations of some. This is by design! If your space is closed up, there's a good chance your exhaust has made contact with something like the ground and is bent or possibly your transmission is hanging down lower for some reason, like rear tail mount is worn out or crushed. I'm posting this to hopefully help others, not for arguments sake. Pan Removal Trick: I have 2018 Tahoe 6L80 trans. and the pan will come right out! Not sure if your ride will have it (i know most do), but I removed the heat shield on passenger side of pan (2 bolts). Then I was able to slide the pan over to passenger side about 3 inches, then twisted the front of the pan towards the driver side and it came right out! Removing the little heat shield gives you lots more room. If you look at the back of the pan (shallow end), there is a little raised area on the bottom about 3 inches from the passenger side, that spot is the point that will allow you to move passed the exhaust y pipe (cross over pipe). Hope this helps!! 👍
great quality video! i have to do this in my near future and i got a lot of good information from your video, i appreciate you posting this. just a tip with my own personal struggle while trying to find a transmission leak i have: i saw in the owner's manual they have a cold level check procedure where you idle and check the level at 80 F - 90 F which you can achieve by just idling (when its warm out anyway, not sure about when it's cold out lol). it would just verify safe operating level prior to when you drive around and heat the fluid up to do the more accurate hot level check at full operating temperature like you did.
Thanks for the tip! I'm glad you found our video helpful and informative. If you have any trouble getting your pan completely off you may have to pry or ratchet-strap the exhaust a couple centimeters down. There are a few videos on RU-vid detailing how to do that, but hoping you're just fine. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊
I also think this is the best video that I have seen for this procedure. I have seen one where it called for using a tie down strap to pull down on the exhaust to get the pan off but it never talked about removing the heat shield. I am going to be doing a filter change soon and this video has been an excellent help.
Awesome video! Very bright and close up to see exactly what you did. Making following ur steps that much easier. What look like took you an hr took me 6 hrs. I had some hiccups. The rachest strap on the exhaust was all i needed to clear the exhaust with the pan didnt have to loosen any bolts. I wouldnt of been able to get it done with out this video thank you!
Nice job,when you put the seal in I use a bit of petroleum jelly or grease to make it stick to the socket to avoid cleaning it again after dropping it,then wipe it off when it's in place.You can also use grease to keep the gasket in place.
Great video, and I like how you showed how to maneuver the pan to one side and twist and it came out easy. I am going to try this. I just did mine but did not remove the pan. I am going to try your method. and going to buy that transfer pump. Thanks for making this video.
This video is amazing great job. I personally would have used amsoil and also drain the lines to get full benefit of having all old oil out of tranny and new one in.
If your watching this and you don’t have a dipstick there is I rubber plug under that heat shield. With a little harbor freight pump you can get the oil out that way. Be sure to measure it and return the same amount back in that hole. I pulled my pan and changed the filter and gasket also. As another tip replace fluid with mobile one synthetic LV ATF HP BLACK label only. And that can stop early onset Chevy shake. OEM fluid trashes the torque converters. Hope that helps somebody
In other videos folks struggled badly with removing the pan, I've seen a couple vids where they "had to" jack up the transfer case and pull down the exhaust for room, yet you were able to get it out w/o any of that. You seemed to be on the right track removing the heat shield, or at least I think so.Those two bolts are way easier than jacking the tranny up by the transfer case.
Thank you, I refused to believe it was necessary to do all of that to remove the transmission pan. The heat shield might give that half an inch more of clearance to slide it over but I figured to show it since thats what I was seeing down there. Hope yours goes as smoothly, thanks for watching! 🙂
I can tell every DIYers outhere that this do not work like that on every truck; my pan never had the required clearance without jacking the trans, losening the trans bushing bolts, strapping thr exhaust + losening the exhaust manifold flange nuts. It would not clear without losening the exhaust. You are a lucky guy that the pan came off like this. Go buy a loto ticket haha
Haha! Thanks for your comment. Honestly wasn't sure if it would work or not, but managed to squeeze it out relatively quick. I guess the old "your mileage may vary" applies with this project 😉
Sorry to hear that! You could try a pry bar and force the exhaust pipe downwards or use a ratchet strap with a jack. You could also loosen the bolts up by the exhaust manifold on each side, I don't think you need to remove the bolts completely but not sure. Hope this helps you and good luck!
I’m glad I’m seeing this comment. Because I just spent way too long rewatching the exact way he does it and trying for that thing not to be even close to coming out.
Total was about $100, mostly on the Dexron VI fluid, then filter and gasket. But I also bought a new set of bolts since one was missing. Thanks for watching! 👍
Exactly, If you let the oil drain by gravity for 24 hours, the fluid that is in the torque converter will be drained and then you can make a complete change of the transmission fluid.
I been wanting to do my transmission oil changes on my 2016 suburban this videos just made me go do it my only concern was if i hade to losen the support but your transmission looks just like mine the pan should come right out i think 😅
We're glad you found motivation to get your transmission oil change done! I wasn't sure if I had to loosen the exhaust pipe or mount either. It's been a mixed bag between having no problems to having clearance issues, hopefully yours go smoothly as mine went! Good luck! 👍
@TrickShiftGarage questio do you think it's a good idea to put some lucas transmission oil as well? and do I need to buy a pound per pressure rachet or it's optional am doing the oil change this week end
ive never seen a pan come off before with out using a 2x4 jammed into exhaust pipe to pry and lower it a 1/4 inch . hmmm . maybe they changes the pipe a touch for 2015 ??
Ah ok, thanks for letting us know, I'm still not sure why some trucks can and others can't but I'll keep searching. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙂
This video gave me the confidence not to ratchet down the exhaust, but for the life of me i couldn't find the right angle to get it out as easy as he does.
You can do it! 😊 I think the trick is sliding the pan toward the passenger side and inch or two and then rotate the front toward the driver side while moving it down out of the way. But if all else fails, the ratchet strap method should get the job done. Thanks for watching! 👍
@TrickShiftGarage actually, I realized you already figured you needed all 8 qts because the torque converter carries some too, but a good rule of thumb is to always replace what you took out. Thanks for the great video sir!!
Great video but I’m shocked you went back with AC Delco transmission fluid. Most people use Mobile 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP (Blue Label). It eliminates all the shudder, vibration and hard shifts most of these transmissions have.
Thank you! I wanted to make this video serve as a general reference so went with the factory fluid. I haven't had any shudders or hard shifts, so was fine with using AC Delco. However, I will definitely use a better quality fluid going forward like Mobil 1 or maybe Amsoil or Valvoline. Thank you for your suggestion, greatly appreciate it. 👍
Thank you! Personally, I always change the filter gaskets even though they are a pain to replace. That gasket seals the unfiltered transmission fluid from the filtered fluid, so it's important to keep that seal tight, which is why I always change it out with the filter. Hope this helps, thanks for watching! 👍
I don't know if it was from the factory as I bought mine at 82k miles but I remember a couple of the bolts were pretty loose when I was taking the pan off, strange. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊
Try loosening (not removing) the exhaust bolts up by the exhaust manifold or using ratchet straps to pull the exhaust down enough to get it free. Those are the tips that I heard to use. Hang in there it will come out! 👍
So I should do a trans flush ? Got my truck at around 123k miles I’m at 155k now I’m about to install a bypass so I can run cooler but all I’ve been seein about trans flush is after you do it won’t run good and you’ll be needing a new trans
@@chris1k_ yea that was my concern I had a good feeling I probably waited to long thanks for the info . What’s it cost to rebuild these 4l80’s these days ?
I noticed you cut the video of when you were rotating the pan and pulling it out. That white plastic piece keeps you from pulling the pan off. Surely you had some trouble with that. Why didn't share it? How did you get past that. I was never able to and it looks like you pipes are in the exact same place as mine. Just wondering.
My arm blocked the camera view completely as I was rotating the pan around so I cut that out so you wouldn't have to see my arm, sorry! Basically I slid the pan over toward the passenger side first, the lowered it what I could and rotated the front portion toward the driver side. Just go slow and it should come out. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the clarification. I was never able to remove the pan completely. I just cleaned everything in place. Awkward, but I got the job done. Thanks for doing the video. Gives the rest of us confidence to do the job and save some money.
Love the video, specially how you show exactly what you are doing. how many miles did your truck have when you changed the oil? is this the first one you've done on the truck?
Thank you! The truck had around 92,000 miles when I did this and yes, this is the first time I've done it on the truck. It wasn't too bad with the fluid transfer pump, made it less messy lol. If you have any other questions feel free to ask. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙂
Sure, you could do one at that mileage. You could check the fluid condition (and level) first to see if it's necessary. We have a video on how to do it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-b2Fugi0o2ko.html Basically if the fluid is brown or black with little to no amount of red tint, it's time to change it. If the fluid is mostly red still you have some time. Hope this helps!
Some of the other videos show using different prying devices to get the pan off. Obviously you did not need them. Also does that round gasket need to be changed every fluid service? Finally how much did you save doing it yourself as opposed to taking it to the dealer?
Hello! It's recommended to replace the round gasket for the filter on each change. I spent about $130 for the fluid, filter and gaskets (including the pan gasket). The Chevrolet dealership nearby quoted me $515 for this job. So overall, you would save around $400 by doing this yourself. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching! 😊
That will remain with the new fluid unfortunately. Another fluid drain would get more out of it though. A flush would totally clear it out. Thanks for watching! 👍
If i may ask what was the milage on your truck when you did this video? and have you had any problems with this 6L80 transmission to date? as they are prone to issues
I had about 92-93k miles on her at the time the video was made. I haven't had any issues to date. I have heard about bad torque converters and such but I guess I've been lucky thus far lol. Thanks for watching ☺️
Sorry to hear that. Moving the exhaust down by loosening the bolts at the manifolds seems to be the most common work around. Hope this helps, good luck! 🙂
Love the video, but I think I am probably the only person who has a complaint. 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500. Removing the pan is simple up until you try and shimmy the cover off. Maybe a different type of exhaust system it looks the same but the clearance is not because I can't for the life of me get the cover on as it is snagging on that corner device that youre clearlyy shimmying around in the video. There seems to be a 1/4" difference. Did you drop the exhaust pipes at all?
No exhaust modification, it's all stock. It really is a mixed bag, some are able to work it out and some can't. Either way, hope you can get yours out. Thanks for watching! 👍
Hey is it possible to know which one is the temp sensor on this setup because I ordered a harness that’s different than this one and idk if it’s the white harness or the whole brown harness can you please help me out
Dropping the pan was not as simple as shown in the video. No mater what angle I turned the pan after taking the heat shield off it would not clear the internal components of the transmission nor the exhaust. I had no other choice but to remove the two 15mm bolts connecting my 4x4 transfer case to the crossmember and jacking it and my transmission up 1-1.5 inches up while at the same time using my neighbors bottle jack, a couple of 4x4 pieces of lumber and a heavy duty ratchet strap I pulled the exhaust 1/4-3/4 of an inch down too get the pan to properly clear and come out. 3-3-1/2 hours later I was able to finish the job but not without gaining a few more gray hairs that I don’t want at my tender age of 33. As a warning to others looking to give this a try it’s a going to be a hit or miss if this will work or not and I recommend having a few extra tools laying around because once you get started your committed till the end. Good luck, I hope it works better for you then it did for me.
Is your truck a 2WD or 4WD and what engine does it have? The exhaust clearance issue some have experienced make me question what's different and is mine like yours?
It's still in there. You can always drain the fluid again to get more of the old fluid out. If you want all the fluid replaced a flush is needed. Thanks for watching! 🙂
Awesome vid man! Ty! 07 Escalade here and looking to do this soon. I noticed you just used drive on ramps to get under there? Also? After you added the fluid, did you immediately back the truck off the ramps for fluid check? Or did you cycle the gears then back off the truck off the ramps? Im debating whether I can complete this with ramps only? Or do I need to jack up rear of truck as well and complete job as leveled as possible? Is the fluid you used full Sythetic? Thank you!
Thanks man we appreciate it! Glad its been helpful for you! Yes, I used just drive on ramps, those were bought at harbor freight lol. You shouldn't have to lift the rear of the truck to have access to the transmission pan, you should be able to get by with just the front ramps. After, I added the recommended 6 quarts, I backed it up off the ramps and took for a test drive, being gentle with it because i suspected the fluid level might be low. Once I came back from driving it around, I cycled through all the gears, holding them for a few seconds each, then putting it back in park and the checking the fluid level. I was indeed low so put 2 more quarts in, cycles theough the gaers again, the checked the fluid level and it was finally at a good level. I think I lost 8 quarts due to the truck fluid draining from the torque converter when I let it set for a few days after using the fluid extractor. Either way, it's always a good starting point to put back in the same amount of fluid that drained out, but still always check the fluid level afterwards. The fluid I used was AC Delco's Dexron VI which uses a synthetic based blend but either should work just fine, as long as it meets GM's specifications to be licensed as "Dexron VI". There are better fluid (Amsoil, Valvoline...etc) that use full synthetic formula, its really just up to you and your budget. Hope this helps, if you have any more questions just let us know! Good luck! 👍
Appreciate that share! Hey, when you removed the old transmission filter gasket, were there some knicks left on the mating surface after the removal? Thank you!
No, there wasn't any knicks, just make sure to be very careful and gentle not to gouge or carve the aluminum (i.e. whole chunks are missing) or the seal won't seal properly. If you lightly scratched or scuffed the surface, it should be fine and still hold. I know taking that seal out was a bit sketchy but sometimes you have to work with the tools you got and make the best of the situation. Make sure to clean up the surface area with brake cleaner on a rag and just wipe it all clean. 😊
Yes, it could be your transmission fluid level is low or the condition of the fluid is bad. We have a video walking you through this process here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-b2Fugi0o2ko.html If it doesn't solve the jerking at stops than you should probably take it in to get diagnosed. Hope this helps and thanks for watching! 👍
@TrickShiftGarage what is happening is that when i drive is good when i co e to a complete stop and it's my turn to go i give it a bit gas and it takes a sec or 2 then it jumps into gear and it feels like someone bumped me in the back !!! Weird
Nice video. I have a 2020 Suburban 6speed. My trans stick level at 150f is right on the hot 2nd dot. I noticed yours in right on the "H" within the hash marks. Am I over full?
I'm not sure. It did take some jiggling and turning in order to clear the exhaust pipe. I think removing the heat shield on the passenger side helps some by allowing the pan to slide to that side before rotating toward the driver side. That's what worked for me. Thanks for watching! 🙂
@@TrickShiftGarage one guy put a ratchet strap on the C.Converter to kind of cause that exhaust pipe to have a little more clearance not sure if it was on the Sierra or Silverado. But thanks for the great video. liked and subscribed....
@@TrickShiftGarage yes sir honestly I’ve changed my transmission fluid many times and never even noticed that shield until I saw your video ,and went out and looked under my Yukon and there it was and great detailed video by the way
Thank you sir! That's good to know. I've seen other video instructions talking about using ratchet straps on the exhaust and didn't like that idea at all. The next time I go to drop the pan, I won't even bother with the heat shield haha! Thanks again! 🙂
@@TrickShiftGarageyes sir when taking the pan down I do the same thing you did slide it towards the driver side and it’s out but when I put it back up I use a heavy duty pry bar and my floor jack to pry on the exhaust just a little to slide that pan back into place. I enjoy watching videos of people working on their cars and not getting robbed at their stealership keep up the great work and have a blessed day brother
@@TrickShiftGarage I’ve called many auto zones asking if they have the shift solenoids they tell me they only have the transmission control module would it happen to be that?
Was it slipping or not grabbing a gear I have a 2017 gmc sierra and the transmission acting up not grabbing engine acceleration goes up but don’t move what’s your input the mechanic says they can put a new transmission in for 8 grand but that’s about what the trucks worth lol damn gm
No, mine wasn't having any issues, it was just time for a change. I suggest checking the fluid level and making sure it's at the right level, also check the fluid condition, if it's dark brown or black it's time to change it. $8k is a lot of money so I'd try to change the fluid and filter and see if that fixes the slipping. Hope this helps, good luck! 👍
2014 to 2018 might be the same ,,,,,, THIS VIDEO WILL NOT WORK FOR A 2019 SILVERADO WITH A V8 you can not remove the pan unless u pull down exhaust !!!!!
If your doing this job your more than likely gonna have to take the nuts off the transmission mounting bracket and jack it up a little bit then use a pry bar to get the exhaust pushed down just enough to get the pan out just finished the job
@@TrickShiftGarage great video bud. I’m currently hung up and way you could do a demonstration of how to use a jack and ratchet strap to pull the exhaust down? That would be super helpful.
