Transmission Fluid Change

[TxVet33]

Easy Peasy

[dieselfan1]

On 7/7/2021 at 5:52 PM, AE1M said:

Dealer told me they don’t drop pan anymore, they have a machine that takes 1hr to flush.  I like that better.  Had it done.

That's because it sucks to do.

The exhaust is in the way and you have to wrestle it out of there.

I told my dealer I wanted my filter replaced and he rolled his eyes at me. He said the same thing. They charged me an extra $150 to change it and I'm OK with that.

If you want it changed tell them to change it. 

[KARNUT]

I fully expected a transmission failure by now. I’m no light foot. My Avalanche had detailed service records. At 165K no transmission service. I know a couple transmission guys so I’m prepared. This model has a long in service fluid. The first thing I did was drain through the dipstick. Did it twice a week apart. Still shifts like a dream. I know people except these vehicles to last up to 200K with no problems. I’m old enough to remember 60-100K without repairs being the norm. Never mind alternators, belts,hoses,tuneups. It’s the same money with inflation. The difference we’re spoiled and ad more fluff as my grandfather would say. The last time I changed a transmission filter was in my 74 nova while putting in a Shift kit. Drain and fill has gotten me this far.

[diyer2]

Yea it sucks to drop the trans pan. Did my 12 a while back. A real PITA for a simple service. I will suck out trans fluid and replace it.

[Black02Silverado]

I added a drain plug to the pan on our 2016 Suburban.  I'm lucky that it has a dip stick still. 

Edited July 9, 2021 by Black02Silverado

[16LT4]

5 hours ago, Black02Silverado said:

I added a drain plug to the pan on our 2016 Suburban.  I'm lucky that it has a dip stick still. 

That looks about the same location that I installed mine. 

[gone_fishing]

I'm at 163,000 miles on my 14 Sierra. Been doing drain/fills about every 30k since around 60k. Been using Valvoline MaxLife ATF. I use a hand pump with a hose down the dipstick tube. Can usually pump out around 3.5 quarts. Add fresh fluid than take it for a drive and repeat the process 3 times. I did drop the pan around 130k and replace the filter. It didn't really look that bad and probably could have gone longer. Don't think I'll do that again and just stick with drain/fills.

[diyer2]

I can get 6 quarts using this. 6 speed/6L80. Warm up trans fluid before sucking it out.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002AJR8E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Black02Silverado]

1 hour ago, gone_fishing said:

I'm at 163,000 miles on my 14 Sierra. Been doing drain/fills about every 30k since around 60k. Been using Valvoline MaxLife ATF. I use a hand pump with a hose down the dipstick tube. Can usually pump out around 3.5 quarts. Add fresh fluid than take it for a drive and repeat the process 3 times. I did drop the pan around 130k and replace the filter. It didn't really look that bad and probably could have gone longer. Don't think I'll do that again and just stick with drain/fills.

It's been a while since I've seen you on here.  Good to see ya back.

[jaimeastin]

On 7/8/2021 at 10:09 AM, TxVet33 said:

Easy Peasy

Ordered on with both drain and fill plug.  Offer was accepted and I should have it here In a couple days.  I am about to do a second drain and fill, this time smi am putting this on.  I am debating if of will change filter or that stupid retaining ring.  Most likely will as I don't plan to take the pan off again.

 

I am driving my truck pretty hard.  It is a 2018 and about to hit 58k.  I did the first change at 30k so this will be good.  Just debating on going to amsoil like I did the diffs...  Sticking to acdelco is at the top of the list or I might go with Valvoline...

 

I don't know if I will change the diffs this time like I did before at 30k...

[Grumpy Bear]

On 7/10/2021 at 11:55 AM, Black02Silverado said:

It's been a while since I've seen you on here.  Good to see ya back.

What Nick said. Where ya been? 

[gone_fishing]

4 hours ago, Grumpy Bear said:

What Nick said. Where ya been? 

 

Still check in every now and then but just not posting that much anymore. Had a work provided vehicle for a couple years and wasn't driving the Sierra all that much. Changed jobs recently and I'm back to driving the Sierra daily. It's still running well but probably getting close to needing new brakes (on the original pads and rotors still). Has developed a noticeable pulse so I assume the rotors are warped. Other than needing a good cleaning, it's sill a solid vehicle.