How To Replace Transmission Filter & Fluid in 1993-2000 Chevy & GMC Truck or SUV

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  • @MidwestGarage
    @MidwestGarage  5 лет назад +16

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  • @nickl2548
    @nickl2548 Год назад +17

    Probably the most technically correct way to perform a oil and filter change on a 4L60e.
    From oil , filter and seal removal to filling procedure
    Thanks for the video for us DIY ers .

  • @venividivici4253
    @venividivici4253 5 лет назад +28

    This guy resembles the classic truck owner. Keep up the great videos man.

    • @MidwestGarage
      @MidwestGarage  5 лет назад

      Hey thanks man, will do! And thank you for the comment I like that haha. Sad to say that I'm getting a new truck soon so I might lose that resemblance a little bit.

    • @robertpeugh5078
      @robertpeugh5078 3 года назад

      @@MidwestGarage 1

  • @barryfitzgerald3839
    @barryfitzgerald3839 Год назад +10

    I have a 1995 Chevy K 1500 and only changed the fluid 2 time in 217,000 miles and she is now getting rebuilt for $2,500. She’s worth it considering the price of new trucks that loose value everyday. Love my old truck.

    • @shakerman55
      @shakerman55 10 месяцев назад +1

      I have a 95 K1500 too. I’m driving it till the wheels fall off. Make sure they replace all of the solenoids.

    • @flankerroad7414
      @flankerroad7414 5 месяцев назад

      Have a '95 K1500, too. Great truck. Rebuilt the transmission in 2018...works great. Couldn't part with my '95 (new GMC's around here go for 50 grand and up.

    • @Brian333-ts9py
      @Brian333-ts9py Месяц назад

      Dam 😂

  • @Spydr6684
    @Spydr6684 5 лет назад +8

    Wish I had found this sooner. I’m at least 50000 miles without a transmission filter/oil change. Time to get this done. Thanks for the “how to.”

    • @MidwestGarage
      @MidwestGarage  5 лет назад +2

      You're very welcome! I'm glad this was able to help you out!

  • @kgbreviews35
    @kgbreviews35 5 месяцев назад +1

    The best video by far on how to do a transmission fluid change.

  • @CharleneBailey-b7r
    @CharleneBailey-b7r Год назад

    After owning our 2000 gmc jimmy for 12 years and only putting on 40,000 km.( Yes Im Candian. ) Having not driven it for 6 years and parked in our covered garage we decided to sell it. We had it inspected. The inspection said that we had a leak in the seal to the transfer case and it was overfull. There was not one spec of oil on our garage floor in 6 years. So I started researching videos. I came across yours and watched it many times. Even though we couldn't find a leak we decided to go ahead and change everything just like your video showed. If not for your video and step by step instructions i don't think we could have done it ourselves. Was there really a leak i don't know, we couldn't find one. But we now know if we ever again have to change the transmission fluid we can do it. Thank you so very much.

  • @TimmyM2000
    @TimmyM2000 4 года назад +8

    Solid video amigo. 16 bolts and square pan for the 4L60E and 17 bolts with 2 rounded corners in the back section for the 4L80E. Figured it out quickly when I climbed underneath my 1994 K2500 6.5TD and realized I had accidentally ordered the wrong filter. :) Good video!

  • @southernjustice615
    @southernjustice615 4 года назад +4

    Im so Glad I found your channel. Im fixing to do this for the 1st time on my White 97 k1500. (I do alot of the work on Betsy) myself..(saves me a lot of $$$) an since I'm a girl... It really saves me alot more $$$ than one might think;) Ive owed 3 of these Chevys now..an would Absoululy buy another1. This one is fixing hit 300,000+ too.

  • @nomoreblahblah
    @nomoreblahblah 2 месяца назад

    Good video. It was easy to understand you how-to instructions. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.. Now tell the automotive engineers to install a drain plug in the pans. Though from my past experience most likely it's the cost accountant's fault there isn't a drain plug in the pan.

  • @irishuwould5185
    @irishuwould5185 2 года назад +2

    Thanks man, about to do my 94. Are you still alive? Haven’t seen any uploads since two years ago.

  • @romanvasicek3464
    @romanvasicek3464 2 года назад +1

    Hey man, thanks for the great and easy to understand video! Greetings from the Czech republic. Long live American cars!🎖

  • @steveg5524
    @steveg5524 3 года назад +9

    Great job with the video. You've made the entire process easy to understand.
    I'll be accomplishing this task on my no-rust Alaskan 2006 Silverado this Spring or Summer. Thanks!

  • @sigmatricky8582
    @sigmatricky8582 2 года назад +3

    Nice video... I just did the fluid change on my 98 4L60E. I was able to just drop the pan opposed to removing any obstructions. I was able to undo bolts on passenger side, front & back of pan. Where the shifter is, I was able to just lower & slide the lip of pan past that... You have GREAT content...

  • @bigthunder2860
    @bigthunder2860 3 года назад +1

    You said the right thing change it often if you tow mister construction guy

  • @danmekeel7758
    @danmekeel7758 2 года назад +1

    Lots of good Basic rules.

  • @stankimble5085
    @stankimble5085 3 года назад +2

    High question people say do not change filter when you got over three or four hundred thousand miles should I change the filter or not you did I'm thinking I am going to do it too I like your video a lot will subscribe

  • @davidhernandez4818
    @davidhernandez4818 Год назад +1

    Hey bro , video helped out a lot. Thanks

  • @jasonfisher5299
    @jasonfisher5299 2 года назад +2

    Just got a 1994 Chevy suburban 2500 and you helped make the transmission fluid and filter change so much easier thanks a 1000!!🤟🤟

  • @funlife51
    @funlife51 2 года назад +9

    Another helpful solution to keeping your fluid changed is to obtain a hand vacuum pump , Northern tool has one, and remove the fluid from the dipstick tube.
    Just place tubing that will reach the bottom of the pan and pump until no fluid comes out... then refill with fresh fluid .. drive a few hundred miles and repeat the process. Valvoline max life fully synthetic fluid works well.
    You can easily do this procedure in your driveway and repeat as often as desired.
    Your transmission will thank you with smooth shifting and a longer life.

  • @terojarvenpaa6251
    @terojarvenpaa6251 5 лет назад +11

    hey man, thanks for this video and all the effort you put up while making it.
    Just recently i got my first chevy, a 1995 suburban, and this video was a great tutorial for me on how to do the transmission oil change.
    Thank you from Finland =)

    • @MidwestGarage
      @MidwestGarage  5 лет назад

      Awesome bud, glad I could help! Thank you for the kind words!
      I have a lot of other videos on these trucks too, feel free to check them out on the channel!

  • @mikes8871
    @mikes8871 Год назад

    Your video helped me alot working on my 95 gmc yukon thank you for saving me a lot of money bro

  • @stevosteve
    @stevosteve Год назад +1

    Top man. Great information and clear procedure. Really helped me.

  • @rctvet
    @rctvet 5 лет назад +5

    Thanks for education on changing transmission fluid and filter. Great lesson

    • @MidwestGarage
      @MidwestGarage  5 лет назад

      Thank you for the comment! I'm glad this helped you!

  • @obsdwayne
    @obsdwayne 2 года назад

    Thanks brotha, I think I can tackle this job now...another video said to throw the new gasket that came with the filter...but they didn't know it was a new gasket lol...I was like whaaaattt?! 😂 I'm excited to do this job now, thanks again!

  • @MikeHunt-r8b
    @MikeHunt-r8b 4 месяца назад

    very helpful and informative. You didn't use rtv because you " didn't have any" but you had to go buy petroleum jelly either. So why did you buy the jelly and not the rtv??? Thanks again for all the helpful info. I also needed the torque for the bolts but maybe I didn't hear you.

  • @ThomasWilliams-ne7rb
    @ThomasWilliams-ne7rb Год назад

    thanks for showing how to change filter. mine is 16 bolts pan

  • @1voorhies
    @1voorhies Год назад +1

    Thanks for posting this video. I am getting ready to change the filter on my 2001 Silverado and I am glad I saw this. When ordering a replacement filter from RockAuto I saw that there are different filters for the 4L60E transmission depending if it has a deep or shallow pan. How do you know what depth pan you have for ordering the filter? Also my transmission has a built in drain plug which makes draining the oil easier. Finally in my owners manual they only recommend changing the transmission fluid every 100,000 miles, but I'm sure it doesn't hurt to do it more often.

  • @vandabryant5390
    @vandabryant5390 2 года назад

    This is the best information. I've ever seen and heard. Very helpful.

  • @baldemarjcasas5701
    @baldemarjcasas5701 3 года назад +1

    GREAT VIDEO now I am ready to change the filter and fluid on my 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 Shortbed.
    Ty 👍

  • @airitwide
    @airitwide 5 лет назад +1

    I just bought a fixer 1999 Tahoe and just subscribed

  • @williamdon3442
    @williamdon3442 2 года назад +1

    I have the same truck and this is very useful information thank you sir

  • @digitalwayanenetwork1056
    @digitalwayanenetwork1056 8 месяцев назад +1

    YOU ON THE POINT.

  • @52hogan
    @52hogan 2 месяца назад +1

    Awesome video.........Thanks.

  • @97delkron
    @97delkron 3 года назад +1

    just did this yesterday on my tahoe. nice job on video but why didn't ya clean trans mating surface before installing pan? you cleaned pan but trans side still showed old gasket material. pretty easy to overlook stuff. i changed pan to one that has a drain plug. i forgot to move my magnet from old pan to new one. so i will be doing this again pretty soon.

  • @DIYDad1
    @DIYDad1 3 года назад +3

    This is the best video on this topic that I’ve found on RUclips and I’ve watched probably 20 videos on transmission fluid changes. Excellent job describing how to replace the filter. I didn’t even know what transmission I have until I saw this. I have a 98 k1500 z71 extended cab truck. Any idea how many quarts of fluid is the correct capacity? I can pull the pan and drain it and refill the same amount but I want to make sure it has the correct amount too. Just got the truck a few weeks ago. Not sure if the transmission has ever been done before!

    • @lordpigg4069
      @lordpigg4069 2 года назад +3

      Same. I watched 20+ videos and found this one to be the best

  • @andrewfresquez1152
    @andrewfresquez1152 3 года назад +1

    Thanks getting ready to mine this weekend. I more confidence to complete. Get job.

  • @kenc.9067
    @kenc.9067 11 месяцев назад

    I never knew there was a seal removal tool like that. My old seal was hardened from age; it didn't come out in one piece. I had to use picks and screwdrivers to dig out all the small pieces. My new seal looked different, and it was a genuine GM part. I guess either style does the same job.

  • @scoobynquiqui9341
    @scoobynquiqui9341 4 года назад +2

    Thank you so much i really need the lesson for my suburban

  • @shortage6202
    @shortage6202 Год назад

    Amazing video, very knowledgeable and helped a lot!!

  • @Animation445
    @Animation445 4 года назад +2

    About to do my 93 Chevy. Thank you great video all the detail helps out a lot.

  • @rayray4168
    @rayray4168 8 месяцев назад

    Will petroleum jelly resist the heat? I worry that it isn’t as heat resistant as other options

  • @barryfitzgerald3839
    @barryfitzgerald3839 Год назад +1

    How much residual oil is left in the transmission ?
    Does all the oil drain into the pan after the auto is parked ?

  • @Servando054
    @Servando054 Год назад

    This helped me a lot Thank you for your informative video. You Rock

  • @Skoden106
    @Skoden106 2 месяца назад

    🏆👈🏽👏👏👏 for changing your seal 👍🏽😉.

  • @trevormcwilliams763
    @trevormcwilliams763 2 месяца назад

    I appreciate it. Great pointers, great video.

  • @Condor1970
    @Condor1970 3 года назад +1

    If you do a drain and fill of really good synthetic fluid like Redline every 10k, do you really need to change out the filter?

  • @rogerdodger5415
    @rogerdodger5415 5 лет назад +6

    Thanks Bro! I think I can do this now. And now I understand that it’s important to do this regularly. 👍

    • @MidwestGarage
      @MidwestGarage  5 лет назад

      Thanks for the comment, I'm glad this helped!!

  • @ronniewhitman7940
    @ronniewhitman7940 2 года назад

    your video is certainly helpful.. i have a 93 chevy k-1500 5.7 truck was giving to me replaced all new charging sys.
    and radiator wires plugs cap unfortunately transmission wires on drvr side melted on bell housing repaired wires one by one replaced blown trans fuse aswell..not sure if you can help but other day driving home from work truck wont shift up to 3 or 4th gr..reason i watched your trans mission fluid change going to do it and was going to replace the shifting solenoids hopefully this will fix the issue..if not maybe will have to replace ECM maybe went bad from the trans mission wires melted and fused together that i repaired no engine lights coming on..sure thankful for any advise you can give thank you sir

  • @dennisgeisler5440
    @dennisgeisler5440 11 месяцев назад

    Really enjoyed the video but I have a question or two before changing transmission oil and filter in 1995 Chev 305 - 1/2 ton. My parents truck that has 216,000 km and the oil has never been changed. I have lost the overdrive gear when the oil warms after you travel a few kms but the other gears work fine.
    Am I wasting my time and $ to do the oil and filter change like the video or would it be of any value to drain all of the oil and replace with all new? I would prefer the video plan for sure!
    It's a spare truck on the farm only used to go back and forth 25 km rtn to town or to auction mart with a 12 foot goose neck trailer.
    Thanks,
    Denny

  • @MikeSmith-nu9wt
    @MikeSmith-nu9wt 2 года назад

    In 07 they advertised a 100,000 mile no maintence truck , only had to do oil changes when it told you too , about 9 thousand miles the light came on , so i ran mobile 1 synthetic ..over 300,000 original motor , trans , transfer case and both pigs ...07 silverado 1/2 ton 4x4 cab and half

  • @haliesamuelson
    @haliesamuelson 3 года назад +3

    Hey dude! Thanks for the video, super helpful and I was able to change my transmission fluid and filter no problem! Thank you :)

  • @alscompleteoutdoor9091
    @alscompleteoutdoor9091 Год назад

    You can also disconnect the cooler line start the truck and it will pump out all the fluid...as long as your quick on the key or have someone on the key while you watch the hose no risk of running the pump dry

  • @chrystalgreear2968
    @chrystalgreear2968 3 года назад

    I need to see the part after you take the cross member off, I'm changing out just the pan, I was told to jack it up a little bit in the back however I'm not trying to do that I just want to take the crossmember off and do it that way I was told I still have to use a jack???

  • @RickWeaver-gs9qv
    @RickWeaver-gs9qv 7 месяцев назад

    do you have to remove heat shield?

  • @michaelt.lichtenfeld3218
    @michaelt.lichtenfeld3218 4 года назад +1

    Very Good Video packed with many Auto Maintenance skills

  • @richardgioffreda6541
    @richardgioffreda6541 2 года назад +1

    Good video, thanks for making it. Very valuable information.

  • @clydeg4274
    @clydeg4274 6 месяцев назад

    What if you have a big ass metal brace going across the truck that is also attached to the transmission that is completely blocking one side of the bolts on the transmission pan? My 1995 gmc sierra has this and I can’t get to the three bolts on one side at all….

  • @AZsmoothrider
    @AZsmoothrider 4 года назад +1

    Great video, like the drain to right tip. I got a new deep pan with drain plug, 6 qts of AC Delco dex4 and filter kit from rock auto for $54.

  • @nordic709
    @nordic709 4 года назад +2

    Thank you im doing a change this weekend, professional work.

  • @mikericci7360
    @mikericci7360 3 года назад +2

    Great video, thanks a lot for the detail and time spent.

  • @morelstientjes5068
    @morelstientjes5068 4 года назад +1

    This video was VERY helpful. Thank you for posting.

  • @dadu63
    @dadu63 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this video! I have subscribed!

  • @augiedasilva7740
    @augiedasilva7740 4 года назад

    good job bubby?? i like nissan same as chevy?? 10mm bolts in az hot hot summers

  • @kingj2508
    @kingj2508 5 лет назад +2

    WOW!!! This is the most useful video and very helpful. I know what i will be doing when i have a day off.

    • @TheRealZJE313
      @TheRealZJE313 5 лет назад

      And u can get a better pan with the drain plug and it will make it easy and fluid won't be al over the place.

    • @MidwestGarage
      @MidwestGarage  5 лет назад

      Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad this was able to help you out!

  • @sigmatricky8582
    @sigmatricky8582 2 года назад

    Do you have a video on the dreaded p1345 code ? I work with no help... hmmm

  • @joonajks
    @joonajks Год назад

    Are those Transmission reliable for hauling up to 1200 pounds for a work truck in your opinion?
    Great job!

  • @wiggles1117
    @wiggles1117 Год назад

    Very well made video. Very helpful. Thanks.

  • @trohlack5150
    @trohlack5150 2 года назад

    On my 1993 there's a cross member supported the rear of the transmission. THAT sumbich makes what should be an easy job a lot harder. I have to unbolt that thing to make getting to the back 5 bolts a little easier.

  • @himeedajew
    @himeedajew Год назад

    To add rtv is not recommended for anything related to atf other than permatex but isn't necessary. Other than that great informative video

  • @reynoldpetersen3280
    @reynoldpetersen3280 4 года назад +1

    A very good and thorough video.

  • @ELBertoProductions
    @ELBertoProductions 3 года назад +2

    Awesome video thanks my guy !!!

  • @vaughnhill3437
    @vaughnhill3437 3 года назад +1

    Well mine hasnt been changed since i owned it and it has 278,000 miles. Ok do t.think the previous owner did any maintenance at all from what i can tell. I guess i need to find a trans pan with a drain plug in it so i can do it more often

  • @born2win49
    @born2win49 5 лет назад +5

    Great video very detailed awesome job thanks 👍

  • @ronjohnz5190
    @ronjohnz5190 3 года назад +2

    Great well explained video!!

  • @gagegarton6844
    @gagegarton6844 Год назад

    Is it okay if a new pan doesnt have a magnet in it?

  • @cinmay2000
    @cinmay2000 Год назад

    What if I just want to replace the fluid without changing the filter? Can I remove the fluid without removing the pan?

  • @mattt3171
    @mattt3171 4 года назад +2

    When you slid your finger over the magnet I cringed, surprised the shavings didn't slice up your finger! Great video tho, this got me ready to change my fluid

    • @MidwestGarage
      @MidwestGarage  4 года назад +1

      Haha, the shavings are so fine I don't think they'd hurt anything...good point though I didn't even think about that lol. Thanks for the comment!

  • @michaelwilliams4974
    @michaelwilliams4974 3 года назад +1

    Great video man

  • @l333boa
    @l333boa 4 года назад

    Gotta do my fluid and filter on my 98 blazer, just looking for the right filter as there seems to be a few different ones 😳 video was a great help tho got a rough idea on what to do now 👍

  • @deeaguilar7645
    @deeaguilar7645 2 года назад

    On My 97 gmc sierra extended cab the frame is blocking the pan so i cant take it off. Any suggestions?

  • @4277BOYCE
    @4277BOYCE 2 года назад

    What size blind hole seal puller for the 4l60e?
    Thanks

  • @n.h.moreno
    @n.h.moreno 4 года назад +2

    Hey maN!
    Great video. I NEVER changed transmission fluid in my life, but, was sure to watch the entiee video before giving it a shot.
    Great video. Thanks for the help

  • @justinlloyd2446
    @justinlloyd2446 4 года назад

    awesome video sir! I have a question. I got a 96 silverado and there is a cross member blocking the rear bolts to the transmission pan. could I possibly unbolt it and knock it back a little with a rubber mallet to reach the bolts?

  • @YeahNoToastTho
    @YeahNoToastTho 3 года назад

    Would my burb throw codes if I didn't take the old seal out? Lol I now have two seals

  • @Cocofish1775
    @Cocofish1775 4 года назад +1

    Great video! I have what may seem like a weird question - at least it was weird to me when I saw it. I just bought a 1996 c1500 4.3L V6 and I don’t see a transmission dipstick anywhere. Have you come across this before and how do I fill it after the filter change? Any help would be appreciated.

  • @JonStegenga
    @JonStegenga 2 года назад

    what was the cleaner you used?

  • @85irocnc
    @85irocnc 4 года назад

    Great video gives me a good idea on what i need to do with my 97 silverado. Shes slipping and i ran into a 30 year transmission mechanic who mentioned to me similar to what you said. To drain the pan and use half of the old and half new fluid.
    What are your thoughts on this?
    I plan on doing what you did...put the old fluid into a 5qt jug to see how much was drained and then add new fluid accordingly

  • @blakebrass125
    @blakebrass125 3 года назад

    What are your thoughts on transmission cleaner (seafoam) just wondering. Have you ever used it or do you think it's worth it? I use sea foam to clean the top of my engine i.e. crank case, fuel tank, etc.

  • @gustavocalderon1050
    @gustavocalderon1050 4 года назад

    Did I miss something when you drain the transmisión after you put the new filter? Good video by the way.

  • @macrichardson6966
    @macrichardson6966 3 года назад

    at 160k, I'm getting mine done this week 2002 GMC sonoma $300+tx

  • @jasonjones1693
    @jasonjones1693 3 года назад

    Can you use carburetor spray to clean the transmission pan up and the mating surface where the gasket sits to seal the pan?

    • @MidwestGarage
      @MidwestGarage  3 года назад +1

      Absolutely, carb cleaner and brake cleaner are my go to’s for cleaning pretty much everything and have never had an issue.

    • @jasonjones1693
      @jasonjones1693 3 года назад

      @@MidwestGarage Okay, sweet! Thank you very much for the feedback!

  • @georgefedosuk694
    @georgefedosuk694 2 года назад

    Ok so how do you get the shift cable out of the way nobody in these videos show how to get the one 10mm bolt that's right above it you can't move cable to get to it.

  • @Cgp-on1cp
    @Cgp-on1cp Год назад

    Why does mine on my C1500 got a crossbar right below the transmission pan and can't find one video of these trucks that has it the same way?

  • @danielgould9253
    @danielgould9253 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for video. I need this seal puller..

  • @joseluisgarza1202
    @joseluisgarza1202 2 года назад

    I bought a used transmission 4l60E for my 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 2wd when I was done installing it. It wouldn't get no gears at all how do I fix this problem

  • @garyjackson4068
    @garyjackson4068 4 года назад

    Great video,i have a 1996 Chevy Silverado 1/2 ton truck with a 5.7 litre Vortec engine.The problem is trying to determine what size transmission that goes with that engine when i buy that filter.What should i do when i attempt to buy that filter?

    • @hb5914
      @hb5914 3 года назад +1

      To determine the size of transmission in your truck, do this; count the number of bolts that are on the transmission pan, a 16 bolt pan is a 4L60E and a 17 bolt pan is a 4L80E transmission.

  • @jeffreypeterson1554
    @jeffreypeterson1554 4 месяца назад

    thanks great job !!

  • @SkankHunt380
    @SkankHunt380 3 года назад

    What's your rim/tire set up?

  • @TheRealZJE313
    @TheRealZJE313 5 лет назад +2

    Nice but I put me a better pan from summit racing on my 88suburban c20 and it has a drain plug in it so my transmission jobs are just like changing my oil

    • @MidwestGarage
      @MidwestGarage  5 лет назад +1

      Nice! I thought about getting a pan with a drain plug in it, but at the end of the day you need to remove the pan anyway to change the filter so I figure it's not worth the extra money to buy a fancy oil pan. It definitely helps with the mess though!