Thank you so much! I was nervous about doing this project because I saw a lot of people saying you had to move the exhaust away to clear the pan off. But this video shows you can get it off without touching it. If you have any questions, just let us know! Thanks for watching brother! 👍
I just did this to my 2015 Tahoe. Your video was very informative and helpful. I had a hard time pulling out the pan and putting it back on but I used a prybar and a floor jack to lower the exhaust just a little. Would you know how often this procedure should be done? Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
If the pan won’t come out make sure you fully separate the gasket from the pan and get something to pry the exhaust down it makes it easier I used a floor jack and a crow bar
Wish my 2009 pan would come off that easy. Takes pry bars, dropping the filter while pan is still under the transmission, but loose, plus a sequence of twists, turns and holding my breath just right.
Ahhh ok, is that for the 4L60E transmissions? Heard they're even more of a pain taking them off than the 6L80's. You would think GM would have made it easier to get the transmission pans off but here we are lol.
Did a pan drop and filter change. I also installed the superior solutions bypass. Added 6 quarts. Can't get the trans that hot. I drove around for about 30 mins, checked at 145f and the fluid isn't even in the cold hash marks. Safe to say i need to add more, right?
Try this again, what was the milage on your truck when you did this fluid and filter change? and also where you having any problems with this 6L80 trans like a lot of them do?
I don’t know what different with mine but the pan is getting hung up and needs more clearance. It’s absolutely frustrating. It looked like you had plenty of room. Does the gear that it’s in matter? I’m rather stuck now…
Sorry to hear that! There's three possible workarounds. 1. You can loosen the exhaust bolts (not remove) from the manifolds. 2. Remove the transmission mount bolts in the back of the transmission and pry on it. 3. Use a ratchet strap thats anchored by a floor jack. Raise the floor jack so it is up against the truck chassis rail, that should hold it steady enough to take the ratchet strap around the exhaust and give enough clearance. Here's a video demonstrating this: ua-cam.com/video/7Aon9FL9u_0/v-deo.htmlsi=Y4TZwft5GKlMimVn Hope this helps! You got this! 🙂👍
What was the clear tube in your transfer pump? I tried to use one in my 2013 tahoe but it seems like the larger diameter hose wouldn't reach the bottom of the pan. Great video btw.
Thanks! I had some clear vinyl tubing laying around the shop, it's a 1/4 inch OD (Outer Diameter) tubing, you can get them pretty cheaply at your local hardware store or check out our Amazon link here: amzn.to/3ucWj1W Hope this helps thanks for watching! 👍
Sweet! You should be able to squeeze it out! Take off the heat shield and that should give room to slide it over towards the passenger side a few inches, then kinda rotate the pan toward the driver side and it should free itself. You'd think GM would make this easier for mechanics and diy'ers like us but alas we are here lol. Good luck, let us know how it goes! 😊
Yes, as long as it has the 6-speed 6L80 transmission. If you have the 8-speed 8L90 transmission, it could be used as a more general guide in taking the pan off and draining it out. The filter and gasket part numbers will most likely be different though. Thanks for watching 🙂
Has anyone experienced rust or debris coming out when checking this 6L80 transmission fluid? I have a 2015 Tahoe. Fluid looks good reddish in color still. I did the thermal bypass by Shift and immediately after i finished i took it for a drive ro check it wasnt leaking and see how much fluid i needed to top off. After i drove it and checked the fluid i noticed chunks of rust or some red or maroon colored thin chips or debris. I tried putting a magnet but didnt seem to stick. It almost looked like paint chippings but now im worried. It drives and shifts smoothly i did this out of preventative measure not from overheating.
It's pretty important so it keeps the filter on snug and tight. I suppose you could leave the old one if your in a pinch, but I recommend changing it out every time you change the filter out. Thanks for watching 👍
@@TrickShiftGarage The fluid change procedure requires the vehicle to be running to cycle through the gears. In my case, my vehicle is a build and will not be driving for at least another year. Today however, I have to drop the pan to remove the techm for programming. I was going to replace the filter and fluid obviously but if I cant run the car for a while, is it ok to just replace whatever fluid I lost and leave it at that? Also, I changed the torque converter… I hear that most of the total fluid is contained in the pan and converter. How much is retained in the case and how will I ever know how much to add?
Ahhh ok. I ended up losing 8 quarts because I let my truck sit for a few days. I think some fluid drained from the torque converter. Usually, it's 6 quarts if your doing it all in one go. As long as you check the fluid level and it's in the cross hatched range you should be fine. Good luck on your build! 👍
It's still in there. This video is just a pan drop and not a flush. To flush it out you'll have to disconnect the transmission cooler line and start it up so it drains until empty, then fill it up completely. Not sure the total number of quarts but always put in what came out. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! 👍
Yeah pan is hard to get off the older 6l80s i use a ratchet strap around the crossmember and the exhaust on older one to pull it down enough they are worse than the 4l60es.
Yeah, I heard the 4L60s got it baaaad lol. It's a real head scratcher how/why GM overlooked this little detail while designing the exhaust piping so close to the transmission. Thanks for watching! 👍
I 'm sure those expensive bolts are going to make your truck perform better. I would NOT use brake cleaner, it is chlorinated and can damage internal parts, If nothing else use carb cleaner.
Dang! Sorry to hear that, I know other guys have said similar things as they had to use a crow bar or ratchet straps to pull the exhaust away to just get enough clearance on it, which really sucks. Hang in there though, it will come out eventually with enough ingenuity. Thanks for watching! Good luck! 🙂
Same here. Had to use a 2x4 and ratchet strap on mine. I could get it almost out but the corner of the pan was catching on the transmission and wouldn’t come out 🤷♂️
Same as these other guys. Currently trying to drop this pan and ive tried everything, short of undoing the exhaust, to drop this pan. My chevy is a 2010 and I noticed yours is the gen after mine so it must be specific to your generation of 1500's.
Bro hands down the best video of this job
Thanks bro! We appreciate it. Thanks for watching! 😊
Best video i seen. Definitely gave me the confidence to do change my transmission fluid.
Thank you so much! I was nervous about doing this project because I saw a lot of people saying you had to move the exhaust away to clear the pan off. But this video shows you can get it off without touching it. If you have any questions, just let us know! Thanks for watching brother! 👍
Man I watched this video 10+ times, followed step by step and my pan will not come down. Tried absolutely everything.
I am just gonna say this was an amazingly helpful video, but you make it look so much easier lol
Awesome, glad it was helpful 🙂
I just did this to my 2015 Tahoe. Your video was very informative and helpful. I had a hard time pulling out the pan and putting it back on but I used a prybar and a floor jack to lower the exhaust just a little. Would you know how often this procedure should be done?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
If the pan won’t come out make sure you fully separate the gasket from the pan and get something to pry the exhaust down it makes it easier I used a floor jack and a crow bar
Thanks for the tip! 👍
Should the insurance gray color that is in the corner go down or up?
Does anybody know the part number for the filter seal?
Very clear instructions. Thank you. I feel comfortable doing this at my house
Our transmission (2016 Sierra) is stamped “AI-380”, is this the same as the 6L80?
Wish my 2009 pan would come off that easy. Takes pry bars, dropping the filter while pan is still under the transmission, but loose, plus a sequence of twists, turns and holding my breath just right.
Ahhh ok, is that for the 4L60E transmissions? Heard they're even more of a pain taking them off than the 6L80's. You would think GM would have made it easier to get the transmission pans off but here we are lol.
@@TrickShiftGarage no, I have the 2009 version of the 6L80
Hmmm interesting, thank you for watching and commenting! 😊
Did a pan drop and filter change. I also installed the superior solutions bypass. Added 6 quarts. Can't get the trans that hot. I drove around for about 30 mins, checked at 145f and the fluid isn't even in the cold hash marks. Safe to say i need to add more, right?
why did you not check it cold before driving?
Try this again, what was the milage on your truck when you did this fluid and filter change? and also where you having any problems with this 6L80 trans like a lot of them do?
Responded in your other comment, it had about 92-93k miles, was having no issues with it. Thanks for watching 🙂
I don’t know what different with mine but the pan is getting hung up and needs more clearance. It’s absolutely frustrating. It looked like you had plenty of room. Does the gear that it’s in matter? I’m rather stuck now…
Sorry to hear that! There's three possible workarounds.
1. You can loosen the exhaust bolts (not remove) from the manifolds.
2. Remove the transmission mount bolts in the back of the transmission and pry on it.
3. Use a ratchet strap thats anchored by a floor jack. Raise the floor jack so it is up against the truck chassis rail, that should hold it steady enough to take the ratchet strap around the exhaust and give enough clearance. Here's a video demonstrating this: ua-cam.com/video/7Aon9FL9u_0/v-deo.htmlsi=Y4TZwft5GKlMimVn
Hope this helps! You got this! 🙂👍
What was the clear tube in your transfer pump? I tried to use one in my 2013 tahoe but it seems like the larger diameter hose wouldn't reach the bottom of the pan. Great video btw.
Thanks! I had some clear vinyl tubing laying around the shop, it's a 1/4 inch OD (Outer Diameter) tubing, you can get them pretty cheaply at your local hardware store or check out our Amazon link here: amzn.to/3ucWj1W
Hope this helps thanks for watching! 👍
Thanks. I saw the link for it in the description. I just hope my pan comes off as easy as yours did. It's a 2013 tahoe.
Sweet! You should be able to squeeze it out! Take off the heat shield and that should give room to slide it over towards the passenger side a few inches, then kinda rotate the pan toward the driver side and it should free itself. You'd think GM would make this easier for mechanics and diy'ers like us but alas we are here lol. Good luck, let us know how it goes! 😊
Will do thanks a lot!
How many miles did your truck have any issue after the service thank you for your time
I think it was around 93k miles. I haven't had any issues since this service. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
Why cant you use the old filter to start the filter seal then tap on the filter until it seats. There is a stop on the filter tube I believe
Is this same procedure for my 2018 tahoe 5.3 awd ?
Yes, as long as it has the 6-speed 6L80 transmission. If you have the 8-speed 8L90 transmission, it could be used as a more general guide in taking the pan off and draining it out. The filter and gasket part numbers will most likely be different though. Thanks for watching 🙂
It holds 12.5 quarts including the converter. You should change that fluid too, you left 4.5 quarts of old oil in the trans.
Yeah, you're right. Thanks for watching 🙂
How do you get those 4.5 left in out ?
Has anyone experienced rust or debris coming out when checking this 6L80 transmission fluid? I have a 2015 Tahoe. Fluid looks good reddish in color still. I did the thermal bypass by Shift and immediately after i finished i took it for a drive ro check it wasnt leaking and see how much fluid i needed to top off.
After i drove it and checked the fluid i noticed chunks of rust or some red or maroon colored thin chips or debris. I tried putting a magnet but didnt seem to stick. It almost looked like paint chippings but now im worried. It drives and shifts smoothly i did this out of preventative measure not from overheating.
Dipstick tube rusted
@@JUDGERAMBO thanks for the reply brother. It drives fine so i got a bit scared. Glad i wasnt the only one that saw that!
How crucial is replacing that little filter seal?
It's pretty important so it keeps the filter on snug and tight. I suppose you could leave the old one if your in a pinch, but I recommend changing it out every time you change the filter out. Thanks for watching 👍
@@TrickShiftGarage The fluid change procedure requires the vehicle to be running to cycle through the gears. In my case, my vehicle is a build and will not be driving for at least another year. Today however, I have to drop the pan to remove the techm for programming. I was going to replace the filter and fluid obviously but if I cant run the car for a while, is it ok to just replace whatever fluid I lost and leave it at that? Also, I changed the torque converter… I hear that most of the total fluid is contained in the pan and converter. How much is retained in the case and how will I ever know how much to add?
Ahhh ok. I ended up losing 8 quarts because I let my truck sit for a few days. I think some fluid drained from the torque converter. Usually, it's 6 quarts if your doing it all in one go. As long as you check the fluid level and it's in the cross hatched range you should be fine. Good luck on your build! 👍
We’re is the filter, is it not like an oil filter?
Hello, the filter is inside the transmission, so you have to remove the pan to have access to change it out. Thanks for watching! 👍
What about the old fluid in the converter ?
It's still in there. This video is just a pan drop and not a flush. To flush it out you'll have to disconnect the transmission cooler line and start it up so it drains until empty, then fill it up completely. Not sure the total number of quarts but always put in what came out. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! 👍
While the pan is off, couldn't you install a drain plug in the pan? I've seen new drain plugs for sale at the local auto store.
Yes, you could install a new drain plug while it's off. Thanks for watching 😊
Yeah pan is hard to get off the older 6l80s i use a ratchet strap around the crossmember and the exhaust on older one to pull it down enough they are worse than the 4l60es.
Yeah, I heard the 4L60s got it baaaad lol. It's a real head scratcher how/why GM overlooked this little detail while designing the exhaust piping so close to the transmission. Thanks for watching! 👍
My old 4l60 wasn’t bad at all. But that 6l80 though 👀
Uh?
Yep
I 'm sure those expensive bolts are going to make your truck perform better. I would NOT use brake cleaner, it is chlorinated and can damage internal parts, If nothing else use carb cleaner.
Thanks for the tip! 🙂
Wow! This Chevy has a dipstick. My 2015 Chevy doesn't have one and the cap is hidden underneath.
Ummm…my pan doesn’t just slide out that easy! 😢
Dang! Sorry to hear that, I know other guys have said similar things as they had to use a crow bar or ratchet straps to pull the exhaust away to just get enough clearance on it, which really sucks.
Hang in there though, it will come out eventually with enough ingenuity. Thanks for watching! Good luck! 🙂
Same here. Had to use a 2x4 and ratchet strap on mine. I could get it almost out but the corner of the pan was catching on the transmission and wouldn’t come out 🤷♂️
That's odd how it works for some and not for others... GM definitely should have given more wiggle room down there!
Service manual actually states to remove the cat converter
Same as these other guys. Currently trying to drop this pan and ive tried everything, short of undoing the exhaust, to drop this pan. My chevy is a 2010 and I noticed yours is the gen after mine so it must be specific to your generation of 1500's.
Total waste of cash on those bolts, I don't see any reason to buy them!
Yeahhhh, I have to agree, I only bought them because I was missing a bolt lol. Thanks for watching and commenting though! 👍