How do you change transmission filter in GMC Truck?

Position vehicle on a clean, flat and level surface. Stop engine. Place a drain pan under transmission to catch the old fluid. Use caution while draining, the fluid is HOT! If the pan has a drain plug, remove and drain. Most vehicles do not have drain plugs. Remove 4 to 6 bolts from the pan on a convenient side to catch the fluid.

How to change the transmission on a Silverado?

Remove 4 to 6 bolts from the pan on a convenient side to catch the fluid. Loosen the remainder of the bolts so that the pan is allowed to tilt and release fluid into the drain pan. After the fluid has stopped draining, remove all the bolts, and lower pan carefully. There is still some fluid trapped in the pan. Carefully remove the old gasket.

How to service transmission filter 00-06 Chevy?

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When to change transmission fluid on GM Truck?

Beginning with MY03, GM Truck is recommending that the spin-on filter (filter only; not transmission fluid) initially be changed at 7,500 miles. Following that, the filter and fluid should be changed at the recommended intervals.

How do you change a transmission filter on a Chevy truck?

Properly discard the old filter. Install the new filter being careful to include any filter gasket, “O” ring or filter seal that came with the filter. Replace the clips or bolts where necessary. Use a small amount of grease on the pan’s gasket area and position the gasket in place. Do not use adhesives, cements or sealants on the gasket.

How to change transmission fluid in a GMC Truck?

Add 3-4 quarts of new fluid in the trans dipstick tube to the full line on the dipstick and repeat. You’ll do this a total of 3 times. You should see the fluid change color to a bright red/pink. Especially if it was dirty. This is when you know you’ve changed all the fluid. Here’s what mine looked like after the final flushing.

How do you change transmission gasket on Chevy truck?

Replace the clips or bolts where necessary. Use a small amount of grease on the pan’s gasket area and position the gasket in place. Do not use adhesives, cements or sealants on the gasket. Carefully place pan on the transmission, making sure the gasket is lined up and flat.

How often do you change Trans filter on Silverado?

The owners manual for my 2006 K-1500 Silverado states for severe operating conditions do a trans filter and fluid change every 50K miles, normal every 100K miles. This is NOT for the Allison trans. Yah, I would love to see a write up with pictures on an NNBS 4wd truck where the exhaust and shift linkage are major obstacles.

How often should you change the transmission fluid in a Chevy Silverado?

According to Chevy maintenance guidelines, you should change the automatic transmission fluid in your Silverado every 30,000 miles if you use it under normal operating conditions.

What’s the best way to change a transmission?

Place a drain pan under transmission to catch the old fluid. Use caution while draining, the fluid is HOT! If the pan has a drain plug, remove and drain. Most vehicles do not have drain plugs. Remove 4 to 6 bolts from the pan on a convenient side to catch the fluid.

According to Chevy maintenance guidelines, you should change the automatic transmission fluid in your Silverado every 30,000 miles if you use it under normal operating conditions.

Where does the coolant go in an oil cooler?

In most vehicles on the road, engine oil is fed to the oil coolers from an adapter that is located between the engine block and the engine oil filter. The oil then flows through the tubes of the cooler while the engine coolant flows around the tubes. The heat from the oil is transferred through the walls…

What to do if your oil cooler is failing?

The oil cooler adapter, if it is the failed component, will require replacement. The oil cooler will also need to be flushed or replaced. The most popular service booked by readers of this article is Vehicle Engine Mechanical Inspection.

How to change filter on GMT900 Silverado Sierra?

Allow the pan to continue draining until it slows to almost a stop. Then continue removing bolt working forward until all the bolts are removed. You can then maneuver the pan to drain a little more into the drain pan before attempting to remove it completely.

How to change transmission fluid in GM 4L60E?

Change the filter. Clean the pan. Put pan back with new gasket. Torque bolts in 3 steps. 50, 80 and 100 inch lbs. 6. Jack transmission up, remove the 1.25 inch block and lower it. Put the mount hex nut back and tighten to 30 ft-lbs.

How long does it take to replace fuel filter on GMC Envoy?

The Envoy’s engine may not run at all or may just keep stalling out. You can replace the fuel filter on your 2004 GMC Envoy L6 in 30 minutes or less. The fuel filter mounts under the truck on the right frame well, forward of the gas tank. Raise the hood on the Envoy and locate your power distribution center.

How often do you change the filter on a Chevy Silverado?

Rags (lots of rags. A couple large bath towels are recommended). The GM owners manual states that fluid change and filter change should be done every 100,000 miles or in the case of severe use, 50,000 miles. What is “severe use”?

When to check your transmission fluid and filter?

Yet, when it’s compromised or has a partially clogged filter, you’ll notice hesitation or slipping when it tries to shift. If it feels or sounds unnatural, this can be a major sign that it’s time to check your transmission fluid and filter.

Why does the gear stick in the transmission?

Overheating could be a reason for the gear to stick and the low fluid level is the culprit for making the transmission overheated. Actually, low fluid levels are the source of several transmission-related issues.

What should I put in my Chevy Silverado transmission?

Pour four quarts of the Dexron fluid into the transmission. Start the truck. Run the transmission through all of the gears until you feel it engage in each. After the truck has warmed up, check the fluid again to see where it registers. It should need one additional quart.

How do you change transmission fluid in a Chevy pick up?

Buy a gasket kit for $9.99 and four or 5 quarts of transmission fluid. Remove the bottom pan from the transmission to drain the transmission fluid out of your Chevrolet pick up trucks transmission, clean the pan out carefully, replace the transmission filter, Install the new gasket, and both the transmission pan back in place.

How to change transmission and filter in a GMC Yukon?

Open the hood of the Yukon, and find the yellow transmission dipstick above the drain pan. Pull it out, and place a funnel into the tube. Pour in four quarts of transmission fluid. Replace the dipstick, and close the engine hood. “Chilton Repair Manual: Chevrolet Suburban & Tahoe, 2000 and 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2000-2001”; Chilton Editors; 2002

How do you replace transmission dipstick on Yukon?

Reattach the drain pan. Lower the car from the jack stands. Open the hood of the Yukon, and find the yellow transmission dipstick above the drain pan. Pull it out, and place a funnel into the tube. Pour in four quarts of transmission fluid. Replace the dipstick, and close the engine hood.