EricTheCarGuy wrote: wysetech wrote: Hey Eric. In some cases the manufacturer does not allow us to show you our lower prices until you take further action. We have this information and we give it to you for free. Better safe than sorry on getting the wrong juice. What Automatic Transmission Fluid does for your vehicle. I really hate the sight of blood especially yours on video. If you're not sure, ask your dealer.
The gear is used as a dipstick and the fluid is put in through the hole. Change interval based on your Sonoma owner's manual. The plug is the same size and shape as the drain plug in the bottom of the case. If you are having problems with the transmission in your Sierra 1500, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem. Remove the bolt, slide the clip towards the passenger side, pull the gear up and out with the cable attached.
Recommended oil for my 1999 Sonoma Product Name Product Description Capacities Product Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil - Awesome cleaning power unmatched by other synthetic oil brands! Multiple oils or filters may be compatible with your vehicle below. The easiest type of technical maintenance is changing engine oil, axles oil, manual and automatic transmission oil. That said, I have no intention of teaching bad habits or dropping a vehicle on my head. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Only last week I heard a news report on a car falling on someone here in their driveway. Why change your motor oil every 3-5 thousand miles? Find the cable for the speedometer from instrument cluster through the firewall to the rear of the transmission. I really hate the sight of blood especially yours on video.
All manual transmission have a drain plug on the transmission pan. Jacked front up, put it on jack stands, went in to order parts and get a pack of smokes. After refill check oil level. These products allow your truck to shift gears automatically as you drive, making sure you don't need to do this manually. Please contact your local dealer for latest info. Since 1918, Dorman Products has supplied the automotive aftermarket with high-quality replacement parts, hardware and fasteners. Note: all capacities are approximate.
Again, the fill level required is the spill level at that hole with the transmission level. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy. As a retailer, we set our own prices independently, but some manufacturers restrict how we may communicate those prices. Maintain your engine's performance and protect it which will lead to lower repair bills. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. What our company has to make it special.
Car Brakes: How Do You Know When to Change Them? If you won't practice safety for yourself do it for your viewers. I understand you concerns but I did set the parking brake. We have this information and we give it to you for free. This can be eliminated by putting the best motor oil in your vehicle! That said, I have no intention of teaching bad habits or dropping a vehicle on my head. I just watched the video on the Sonoma trans fluid change and it was very informative and well done as usual.
? I couldn't let this thing roll out without some fresh transmission fluid to go with the new engine. It's great stuff and works well in other vehicles as well. There are 2 types of trans-ax5 wich holds 3. Use Amsoil and protect your vehicle's motor from harmful carbon deposits! Great cars and trucks like your Sonoma need great parts. 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. Hi everyone, just signed up so heres the first question. All Replacement brand items are backed by a 1-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
I don't want to be rude but I just care. Most of the 5-speed trannys have a fill plug located on the forward, driver's side of the tranny. Fill with Mercon or Mercon V Mercon is what the Users Manual calls for, and Mercon V is an allowed lternate. I just watched the video on the Sonoma trans fluid change and it was very informative and well done as usual. Above that drain plug is another plug used to fill with check your Users Manual, it seems to be the only place this info type and quantity is listed either gear oil, or in some Ford models Ford automatic transmission fluid Mercon or Mercon V. It is jam packed with extra engine protection, which allows you to go up to 12,000-miles or one year, whichever comes first, between oil changes! I really hate the sight of blood especially yours on video.