just use a funnel to put the fluid back in the dipstick hole they make them that fit. It moves faster and you aren't pushing that residue crap from the extraction back into the trans.
I watched your first video using a 2x4 and ratchet strap to change transmission fluid and filter. I welded on a stainless nut and made a drain bolt. I drain fluid every 25k and change filter every 50k. Thanks for your videos...
@@damienfauolo6613 sorry, I do not and I have since sold it. So, buy yourself a stainless steel nut and a bolt that won't thread into the nut much beyond the opposite side. So a half inch thick bolt would get a half inch long nut. Remove the pan and use a small bit as a pilot hole. Step the hole up in size until it reaches the new drain nut Dia. Sand the fresh hole to remove debris. Add a little oil to the threat of the bolt and thread it into the nut but not completely. Tack weld the nut in place. Ensure proper fit. Fully weld in place. I never had a drop leak. Also, I never used a gasket for the drain bolt or thread lock tape. Just the bolt only. No torque spec either. Just snug.
I have the same pump but I went to HD and bought a 10 foot section of 3/8 clear tube and attached that perfectly to the top (suction) part and it worked perfectly. I then used the same tube to drain the power steering fluid and then attached that same clear tube to the return line to the PS reservoir and then put the front end up on jack stands and turned the wheels lock to lock and flushed the PS fluid and kept the reservoir full until I could see the new fluid coming out then it was complete.
😮😮😮 I must try this and I am a woman,,, and don’t want to pay 375 for a flush!! Thanks for your video! I will try it out and let you know results 😊 wish me luck!
man, I tried to do what you showed but the thin black hose just wouldn't pick up much and I ended up dropping the pan. Good news is, the pan drop was much simpler than I expected... just super messy.
So would using the pump be a good way to get most of the fluid out of the pan so you don't make a mess when you pull that pan? I'm assuming the dip stick is similar to how an oil pan dipstick is and this actually goes down and into the pan? I think I'm going to tackle the transmission flush this weekend and would like to do all that I can to keep this as clean as possible.
Hey bud great videos.. i just purchased a 2014 with 110k going to do the trans, filter, transfer.case and rear fluids. Is it worth changing the thermostat for the trans to the 165 degree one? I tow a travel trailer often that is 7000 lbs.
@@Mattsharona all the more reason not to take it to a dealership. What’s their prices now $150.00 to $200.00 bucks. What ever that book says if it’s one hour or two. Then figure your “20” quarts at how much a quart,,, I’ll stick with Dustin’s way and save all that money.
Dustin, you did your transmission oil change in May 2019 and in need of another one. I’m at 89,000 and fixin’ to do mine. After this oil change, how often would you change it? I’m not towing but we do load up the bed with gear. Also, do you experience a bumpy shift? I think it’s the shift between the truck’s V-4 & V-6 features. What say ye? Btw, I’ve got a 2014 Chevy Silverado LTZ 4x4.
Hi buddy, just wanted to chip in. I have a 2014 GMC Sierra Single Cab 5.3 . I have a bumpy shift from first to second gear and the downshift from second gear to first gear is even bumpier. It has probably been 100,000 kms since my last transmission fluid change (car was handed down to me). Stay safe on the road!
@@marcoaguiar1131 I got all of my differential bushings swapped out (fitted in moog bushings). I also changed the CV boots and the coolant reservoir. All of this (parts and labor) for just 600 USD
It won't get all the oil out. Not even a drain and fill. You would need a flush. Avoid flushing transmission if it's more than 60k miles old because of metal shavings and gunk getting stuck on other parts of transmission while getting flushed. A Drain and fill is the solution as you're replacing old dirty atf with clean atf fresh lubrication free of metal shaving. You would need to repeat the drain and fill process 3 times so you can get all the old atf fluid out
Dustin, have you changed the filter yet? Great idea! Any problems after changing? I got my tahoe at 80k miles and its coming up on 195k and i havent changed it yet.
Dustin, wondering if you still check this. I have the same vehicle and just turned 60K miles. Yes, I don't drive it that often. :) I was wondering if you ever tested how much transmission fluid you could remove from the dipstick tube. Your video pulls only a relatively small amount but you said you thought you could get more. I'm contemplating this given I'm still not ready to do a full change due to low mileage. Thanks in advance.
Wrong. You can remove fluid 3-4 times over a period of several minutes after driving. This will ensure the dirty stuff in the torque converter and elsewhere will mix with the fresh and eventually (quickly) the tranny will have clean fluid through and through. If changing the filter, I'd do the multiple fluid changes first til it was all clean followed by changing the filter with the last fluid swap. As good as a flush without the inherent risks.
just use a funnel to put the fluid back in the dipstick hole they make them that fit. It moves faster and you aren't pushing that residue crap from the extraction back into the trans.
I was about to say the same thing, that’s how I always fill the trans.
I watched your first video using a 2x4 and ratchet strap to change transmission fluid and filter. I welded on a stainless nut and made a drain bolt. I drain fluid every 25k and change filter every 50k. Thanks for your videos...
You have a picture of a video of yours?
@@damienfauolo6613 sorry, I do not and I have since sold it. So, buy yourself a stainless steel nut and a bolt that won't thread into the nut much beyond the opposite side. So a half inch thick bolt would get a half inch long nut. Remove the pan and use a small bit as a pilot hole. Step the hole up in size until it reaches the new drain nut Dia. Sand the fresh hole to remove debris. Add a little oil to the threat of the bolt and thread it into the nut but not completely. Tack weld the nut in place. Ensure proper fit. Fully weld in place. I never had a drop leak. Also, I never used a gasket for the drain bolt or thread lock tape. Just the bolt only. No torque spec either. Just snug.
@@JK-px2im thanks for that appreciate it 👍🏾
I have the same pump but I went to HD and bought a 10 foot section of 3/8 clear tube and attached that perfectly to the top (suction) part and it worked perfectly. I then used the same tube to drain the power steering fluid and then attached that same clear tube to the return line to the PS reservoir and then put the front end up on jack stands and turned the wheels lock to lock and flushed the PS fluid and kept the reservoir full until I could see the new fluid coming out then it was complete.
Is that 3/8s outer diameter or inner?
😮😮😮 I must try this and I am a woman,,, and don’t want to pay 375 for a flush!! Thanks for your video! I will try it out and let you know results 😊 wish me luck!
I can imagine if you take out the old fluid from the top and then drop the pan its less messy ? maybe ?
use a funnel to put it in
I was thinking the same thing why would you waste all that time to pump it in
I wonder if that would work to pull the coolant out and change as well??
man, I tried to do what you showed but the thin black hose just wouldn't pick up much and I ended up dropping the pan. Good news is, the pan drop was much simpler than I expected... just super messy.
2016 Sierra here... we still have a dip stick! 😊
I have a 2016 they have dipsticks still idk about 17s or up though
So would using the pump be a good way to get most of the fluid out of the pan so you don't make a mess when you pull that pan? I'm assuming the dip stick is similar to how an oil pan dipstick is and this actually goes down and into the pan? I think I'm going to tackle the transmission flush this weekend and would like to do all that I can to keep this as clean as possible.
Curious ,did it work out ?
@@Joeycrack84 nope, I ended up dropping the pan.
Only issue is now your running clean transmission fluid through a dirty pump with this method you’d almost want two pump kits
Nah. You can’t suck all the fluid out, so Your transmission already has lil dirty fluid still in there
what about the filter? oil will get dirty super quickly going thru a dirty filter. Half job but i suppose this method could be useful to someone.
Hey bud great videos.. i just purchased a 2014 with 110k going to do the trans, filter, transfer.case and rear fluids. Is it worth changing the thermostat for the trans to the 165 degree one? I tow a travel trailer often that is 7000 lbs.
just flip the thermostat, free 99
Did you put new fluid in it?
Is the truck transmission still working?
They only hold 4 quarts? Or are you mixing new and old?
I’m mixing
Where can I buy or how long is the black plastic tube u but electrical tape on. ?Thank you in advance
Picked mine up at Autozone, it’s vacuum tubing. I believe I bought 1/8”
@@DustinT Thank you so much they sell it by the foot. How many feet should I buy. ? Thank you in advance
@@nolannsautodetail5468 1 foot longer than the dipstick.
You take that to a dealership it would have costed well over $100.00. Thanks for sharing Dustin T.
Yes but the dealer will pump twenty quarts through the entire system
@@Mattsharona all the more reason not to take it to a dealership. What’s their prices now $150.00 to $200.00 bucks. What ever that book says if it’s one hour or two. Then figure your “20” quarts at how much a quart,,, I’ll stick with Dustin’s way and save all that money.
@@ProudPapaw88just got quoted $375 in 2024 for a 2014
@@ItsCheechFool 😳. That’s crazy!
Dustin, you did your transmission oil change in May 2019 and in need of another one. I’m at 89,000 and fixin’ to do mine. After this oil change, how often would you change it? I’m not towing but we do load up the bed with gear. Also, do you experience a bumpy shift? I think it’s the shift between the truck’s V-4 & V-6 features. What say ye? Btw, I’ve got a 2014 Chevy Silverado LTZ 4x4.
Hi buddy, just wanted to chip in. I have a 2014 GMC Sierra Single Cab 5.3 . I have a bumpy shift from first to second gear and the downshift from second gear to first gear is even bumpier. It has probably been 100,000 kms since my last transmission fluid change (car was handed down to me). Stay safe on the road!
@@zayedalsuwaidi7697 I just had my transmission rebuilt. Gave out on me. $3500 smackers!
@@marcoaguiar1131 I will inspect my truck and I will let you know what the cost is for mine !
@@marcoaguiar1131 I got all of my differential bushings swapped out (fitted in moog bushings). I also changed the CV boots and the coolant reservoir. All of this (parts and labor) for just 600 USD
@@zayedalsuwaidi7697 You came up. Excellent!!
What's the pump called I just got a 17 silverado and it's over full
Would that help getting oil out of transmission
It won't get all the oil out. Not even a drain and fill. You would need a flush. Avoid flushing transmission if it's more than 60k miles old because of metal shavings and gunk getting stuck on other parts of transmission while getting flushed. A Drain and fill is the solution as you're replacing old dirty atf with clean atf fresh lubrication free of metal shaving. You would need to repeat the drain and fill process 3 times so you can get all the old atf fluid out
Super rad video again.. thanx for the tip broski 😎
Dustin, have you changed the filter yet? Great idea! Any problems after changing? I got my tahoe at 80k miles and its coming up on 195k and i havent changed it yet.
I believe the service interval for these trans are about 50,000 so if it’s never been changed with almost 200k then might as well leave it.
Love your utube, thanks.
Every how often have you been changing?
My truck dosent have a dip stick ?
What about the oil in the torque converter?
You'll need to do multiple extractions and fillups to get most of the dirty fluid out.
Great Video Bud! 😎👍
Thank you, very helpful, less mess.
What a great idea, thanks
Look as though I don’t have a transmission dip stick on my 2018 GMC Sierra / Denali 1500, so it going be a pain in the neck.
Dustin, wondering if you still check this. I have the same vehicle and just turned 60K miles. Yes, I don't drive it that often. :) I was wondering if you ever tested how much transmission fluid you could remove from the dipstick tube. Your video pulls only a relatively small amount but you said you thought you could get more. I'm contemplating this given I'm still not ready to do a full change due to low mileage. Thanks in advance.
Awesome video dude . Thank you!
Thanks buddy I'll probably do this to my 15 lt with 64k miles, trans fluid looks dark as hell
why not use a funnel and pour it in and not over complicate it
Just install a drain plug on the pan.
you are lucky! I have the 6.2 and it comes with the 8 speed trans; no dipstick :(
Do what?!? I’ve only seen a fwd vehicle without dipsticks
If you don't use a slow flush on that you leave all that excess fluid this bad in the torque converter you wasting your money
Wrong. You can remove fluid 3-4 times over a period of several minutes after driving. This will ensure the dirty stuff in the torque converter and elsewhere will mix with the fresh and eventually (quickly) the tranny will have clean fluid through and through. If changing the filter, I'd do the multiple fluid changes first til it was all clean followed by changing the filter with the last fluid swap. As good as a flush without the inherent risks.
Nah, just do this a few times and your situation will be improved