Very helpfully video. I just did my 2000 chevy impala with ease (same platform as an gp). Been thinking of doing this for very long time but was weary doing it until i saw your video. It was alot easier then i thought it would be. which is good since i just turned over 200k on my impala and it diffidently needed the fluid change. and again Thanks for sharing your video on this :)
I have a 2000 GTP and it wont go forward on D or 3. Only goes forward on 2 and 1. Filters good, fluids good. No other transmission related problems, any one know what the solution might be. I have searched on forums and this is a known problem but I havent been able to find some answers.
thanx for the "How To" i need this i have a 2000 impala which has the same transmission designe as the grand prix..going to change out my fluid this weekend
@joeman2468 Persuader = Hammer or other blunt object. You might need to wack it in with something, but don't go crazy, you want to help it, not break the thing.
The neck of the filter broke off inside. In the process of retrieving the next, I messed up the O-ring. I've been trying to get the O-ring out, to no avail. Anyone have a suggestion?
Thanks alot Turbo you helped me a ton showing me that this was nowhere near as difficult as the 97-00 model. I just finished changing my wife's 02 grand prix after watching this and the only problem i had was the seal stuck the pan to the bottom of the tranny which I just simply pryed off easily with a flathead. You rock thanks for the vids!
You can suck out the fluid with a fluid pump, I have the video on this. Crack the pan, Then suck out the rest.. OR.. take out the dip stick, use 1/4 nylon hose, Fish it down and use a fluid pump to remove as much fluid as you can.
@ghtowagon That is certainly one way to do it, and if only changing the fluid, probably the best way. Given I don't have eiter one, this is the only way.
Hi, Ben. The first time I did this I thought I must have done it wrong because I ended up with oil all over my garage floor. I then (unsuccessfully) tried to pry out that little ring seal for the filter, then gave up and left the old one in. It worked OK, but I'm left with uncertainty how to get that plastic ring out, if it does appear to be damaged. If anybody finds a link showing how you remove the plastic ring, I would appreciate it.
@spelunkerd Yeah...you do that once then you use a plastic trash bag. I've used enough speedy dry in my life that its worth it. That seal is a total pain...I did a writeup on it before youtube, it won't let me link it here, so I'll PM it to you.
Thanks, Ben, I got it. Last week I bought a pair of L shaped hooks sold at Princess Auto, marketed as seal removal tools, for the next time I need to do this. I presume you just slide the appropriate sized hook past the seal, then tap downward with a hammer on the arm of the hook to drag the seal out. Right? Having never done this before, I was afraid I would score the aluminum housing with the screwdriver that I was using last year, so I quit and used the old seal.
@spelunkerd That's pretty much it. I was able to pull them out, it is only a friction fit. You can also collapse it on itself a bit to help it out...its a bit of a science but you are on the right track, just avoid gouging the housing. Knowing what I know now, I probably will never pull one out again.
One of the common problem with those transmissions are the pan bolts loosing up, thats where most of the leaks come from along with the torque converter seal. I got in the habit of putting lock tite on the bolts when I used to work at the dealership. Even though the reusable gasket acts as a spring and keeps the bolts somewhat tensioned.
@justin3zelda If they loosen you should replace all the bolts. They have conical lock washers built in, If they are squashed, they are not reusable per the factory manual.
@ncrdisabled Those were different then those today. Now when you buy the filter kit, they don't provide a gasket at all...they actually provide the GM number for a new one from the dealership. I have had good luck with these, my other Grand Prix I was doing regular changes and they held up great. The more you use them, the better they work.
@djbazzmaster Yes...time and tools prevented me from doing it, but it would making changing things much easier from a draining part of view. You'd still need to drop the pan to change the filter but it would be much much easier.
Very helpfully video. I just did my 2000 chevy impala with ease (same platform as an gp). Been thinking of doing this for very long time but was weary doing it until i saw your video. It was alot easier then i thought it would be. which is good since i just turned over 200k on my impala and it diffidently needed the fluid change. and again Thanks for sharing your video on this :)
Trexaurs 1 week ago
Really good video.
Beanman46 1 month ago
I have a 2000 GTP and it wont go forward on D or 3. Only goes forward on 2 and 1. Filters good, fluids good. No other transmission related problems, any one know what the solution might be. I have searched on forums and this is a known problem but I havent been able to find some answers.
DrDooM24PBK 1 month ago
Do you know what kind on Transmission Fluid to use on a 97 Grand Prix GTP?
MGKProductionz 1 month ago
@MGKProductionz Same as in the video, Dextron III?
Turbo231 1 month ago
@Turbo231 Oh okay then,Thanks man! This video was very helpful!
MGKProductionz 1 month ago
My 2002 Grand am GT wont go in reverse. It did a bit but there was a loud grinding. Someone suggested maybe the fluid is low. Thoughts ?
tjcurrie 3 months ago
@tjcurrie your transmission might be going out and need a new one or get it rebuilt
YungStar490 1 month ago
4T60-E. It should be identical. Yes you do.
Turbo231 7 months ago
Which model transmission is this? I'm thinking my '96 3100 Grand Prix trans pan and filter setup should be very similar.
Do you fill these through the dipstick tube?
brakedd 7 months ago
thanx for the "How To" i need this i have a 2000 impala which has the same transmission designe as the grand prix..going to change out my fluid this weekend
Manefaces05 7 months ago
any tips on getting the new filter in? you said you used a "persuader"
joeman2468 7 months ago
@joeman2468 Persuader = Hammer or other blunt object. You might need to wack it in with something, but don't go crazy, you want to help it, not break the thing.
Turbo231 7 months ago
The neck of the filter broke off inside. In the process of retrieving the next, I messed up the O-ring. I've been trying to get the O-ring out, to no avail. Anyone have a suggestion?
dgruebele 11 months ago
Thanks so much for this video, I have a 03 GP Gt. I needed to do this and this video shows that it isn't hard at all!
theendlesssummer64 11 months ago
Thanks alot Turbo you helped me a ton showing me that this was nowhere near as difficult as the 97-00 model. I just finished changing my wife's 02 grand prix after watching this and the only problem i had was the seal stuck the pan to the bottom of the tranny which I just simply pryed off easily with a flathead. You rock thanks for the vids!
mikestory85 1 year ago
You can suck out the fluid with a fluid pump, I have the video on this. Crack the pan, Then suck out the rest.. OR.. take out the dip stick, use 1/4 nylon hose, Fish it down and use a fluid pump to remove as much fluid as you can.
ghtowagon 1 year ago
@ghtowagon That is certainly one way to do it, and if only changing the fluid, probably the best way. Given I don't have eiter one, this is the only way.
Turbo231 1 year ago
@Turbo231 what did u use to clean the pan
Bajaheat 1 year ago
@Bajaheat I'd prefer to use brake cleaner, but I ended up really just using a rag and some simple green.
Turbo231 1 year ago
Hi, Ben. The first time I did this I thought I must have done it wrong because I ended up with oil all over my garage floor. I then (unsuccessfully) tried to pry out that little ring seal for the filter, then gave up and left the old one in. It worked OK, but I'm left with uncertainty how to get that plastic ring out, if it does appear to be damaged. If anybody finds a link showing how you remove the plastic ring, I would appreciate it.
spelunkerd 1 year ago
@spelunkerd Yeah...you do that once then you use a plastic trash bag. I've used enough speedy dry in my life that its worth it. That seal is a total pain...I did a writeup on it before youtube, it won't let me link it here, so I'll PM it to you.
Turbo231 1 year ago
@Turbo231
Thanks, Ben, I got it. Last week I bought a pair of L shaped hooks sold at Princess Auto, marketed as seal removal tools, for the next time I need to do this. I presume you just slide the appropriate sized hook past the seal, then tap downward with a hammer on the arm of the hook to drag the seal out. Right? Having never done this before, I was afraid I would score the aluminum housing with the screwdriver that I was using last year, so I quit and used the old seal.
Dave
spelunkerd 1 year ago
@spelunkerd That's pretty much it. I was able to pull them out, it is only a friction fit. You can also collapse it on itself a bit to help it out...its a bit of a science but you are on the right track, just avoid gouging the housing. Knowing what I know now, I probably will never pull one out again.
Turbo231 1 year ago
One of the common problem with those transmissions are the pan bolts loosing up, thats where most of the leaks come from along with the torque converter seal. I got in the habit of putting lock tite on the bolts when I used to work at the dealership. Even though the reusable gasket acts as a spring and keeps the bolts somewhat tensioned.
justin3zelda 1 year ago
@justin3zelda Sounds about right. I have never had a problem with them loosing up myself, but I don't crank out several of these changes a day.
Turbo231 1 year ago
@justin3zelda If they loosen you should replace all the bolts. They have conical lock washers built in, If they are squashed, they are not reusable per the factory manual.
ghtowagon 1 year ago
@ghtowagon These nuts have no washer, they have a ridges around the head, but there is no washer involved.
Turbo231 1 year ago
@Turbo231 Ahh! The bolts on your caprice wagons would then!
ghtowagon 1 year ago
I learned a while back in the earlier 70s that when you drop the pan you always replace the gasket. I was told if you reuse the gasket it will leak.
I have a second question do you have to pull the engine forward to replace the back 3 spark plugs?
ncrdisabled 1 year ago
@ncrdisabled Those were different then those today. Now when you buy the filter kit, they don't provide a gasket at all...they actually provide the GM number for a new one from the dealership. I have had good luck with these, my other Grand Prix I was doing regular changes and they held up great. The more you use them, the better they work.
Turbo231 1 year ago
btw .. if that oil pan was down, isnt it just easier to make your own drain plug? so you dont have to pull the whole thing down?
djbazzmaster 1 year ago
@djbazzmaster Yes...time and tools prevented me from doing it, but it would making changing things much easier from a draining part of view. You'd still need to drop the pan to change the filter but it would be much much easier.
Turbo231 1 year ago
yeey first comment :) Nice vid !
djbazzmaster 1 year ago