But the sizes above are great for a 1995 Cheverolet Silverado K1500. The seal was actually stuck on the old filter, which I quickly tossed aside and forgot about until today. The filter went in tight as well. If not, you're good, just throw the new filter right in. Rear axle capacity 3,750 lbs. So, I'd be ramped and jacked all at once. Leave the steering shaft and power steering hoses attached.
At least there's no bubbles in it this time. My Chilton repair manual shows - for complete system , transmission , converter , lines , cooler etc. After an hour of tightening these bolts, I realized I was singing the wrong tune man. The only remaining question mark is the fluid level. The fluid is so clean that I can't even see it on the dipstick. The 1994 Chevy Silverado is a full-sized pickup truck manufactured by General Motors Corp.
Socket extensions and deep sockets come in handy. With the small amount of room that I had, I fished a 13 or 15mm socket with a bunch of extensions and two universal sockets on a ratchet in order to loosen the rear bolts. It will save you a headache, literally. One lesson I've learned is don't replace that seal that goes up into the transmission that the filter pushes into unless it's physically damaged. Part of the crossmember blocks 3 or 4 bolts at the back of the pan, which elicited a good amount of anger from me.
If it was, it should still come with one, but I would recommend reusing the old one. This is by no means an insult. Do I need to install a new gasket? The easiest type of technical maintenance is changing engine oil, axles oil, manual and automatic transmission oil. With the car level as possible, leave the car ruuning an dpop the hood. Time to drop the pan again tomorrow and rectify the situation. But I have the same crossmember on mine. I assumed when I had bubbles in the fluid that I had overfilled the fluid, but 4 quarts went out, and 4 went in, so it's definitely the lack of an installed seal causing the airation.
Even a small mistake can result in the unit self destructing in a very short time. Would you mind telling me how you did yours? Posted on Sep 06, 2009 With not actually hearing or inspecting. The new trains filter will should come with a new gasket, unless your truck was equipped with a reusable one. Note: all capacities are approximate. Fisrt thing you want to do is get the tranmission up to operating temp. I managed to complete the service. If you go to get a new filter from Autozone, you can choose between a shallow pan or deep pan filter, so I chose the shallow pan filter.
When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in user manual for your Chevrolet Suburban 1994. It should be at the right level, but why can't I see the level when it's hot? Changing break fluid in Chevrolet Suburban 1994 is also is a simple task. There were two versions of the Silverado -- the C1500 or K1500. Checking the tranmissiong fluid is just like checking oil. The only remaining question mark is the fluid level. I'm assuming just enough to get the weight off the crossmember.
I'll update if it was the right filter when I change the fluid tomorrow. It is one of those jobs that if you need to ask how, you should not be doing it. The above method is probably much easier than what I did. If you're planning on keeping the truck for a long time and changing the trans fluid regularly, you can pick up a drain plug kit from your local parts store. The seal was actually stuck on the old filter, which I quickly tossed aside and forgot about until today.
It's a noticeable difference from how it was before and this time the filter and seal are actually installed. I'm hoping it didn't go in too easy, but I tried pulling down on it and it seemed to be firmly in there, plus I gave it a few taps with a ball peen hammer and punch to firmly seat it. It must have not been pushed in far enough the first time, so it fell out. And now I have a happy Chevy. Other than a little smoking due to fluid spillage, all went well. I managed to complete the service with no hitches after that.
How did you manage to deal with the crossmember? Also, the truck does take the shallow pan filter. Then again if it is somehow damaged, I'll have to run back to Autozone. So it has to slide back. The 1994 Silverado came with two different engines, depending on the trim level of the truck. Part of the crossmember blocks 3 or 4 bolts at the back of the pan, which elicited a good amount of anger from me. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you fill engine or axles of your car with oil to the brim it may damage your vehicle engine or axles and void manufacturer warranty. I could get the bolts off with a wrench without moving the crossmember. I know many very good techs that either just do a swap on their own vehicles or send their unit out to someone with a very good reputation that does rebuilds. Thank goodness the old seal looks like it's brand new, so I'll reuse it, and thank goodness I didn't drive much before I figured this out. I'm hoping it didn't go in too easy, but I tried pulling down on it and it seemed to be firmly in there, plus I gave it a few taps with a ball peen hammer and punch to firmly seat it. Manual transmission 5 speed 4 wheel drive S Fuel economy city 15 mpg of valves 12 Engine oil cooler O Transmission oil cooler O 4 speed automatic transmission O Engine liters 4.