Changing 6 Fluids and 5 Filters on my Auction Duramax [Part 3]

Are there any hidden issues? I do some preventative maintenance on my 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax. Fluid and filter changes, plus some brake lines.

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[xplicitt]

recommendation when changing any fluid with a fill and drain plug - always take the fill plug out first! not only does it allow faster draining, but if you drain your tcase and then realize that the fill plug is stuck you're in hot water. always take the fill out, if it strips, make a plan to fix it but at least the fluid is still inside so the vehicle isn't stuck partially complete and unable to drive.

[HowToUse...]

It would be cool to see you build some custom tool boxes for the flat bed and maybe even a lumber rack for it?

[cristianfmendez]

I have a hard time finding a ranger for less than 3500 and he got the steal of the year with this duramax, I need the truck gods to be on my side like they are with him

[philipunderwood]

Hi Waldo, ,
I know you installed the 2 post lift already - but here's another tip for backyard mechanic getting started.
I went to home depot, bought 6 2x6-4ft boards from the pre-cut/ salvage pile.
I lag 3 of these together to create a 4-1/2 inch "ramps" and drive my pickup or SUV to create some slight elevation when working underneath. Helps create a little extra room when changing engine/ trans fluids, diff fluid. Won't ever collapse like the trashy metal ramps from the auto store or wally marts.
These ramps are also good "jiffy-jacks" when changing a trailer tire - no need for a jack, just drive good tire up on the ramp, trailer lifts flat tire up off the ground.

PS- I've been doing the spreadsheet thing for 10 years. Damn recovering engineers

[MrDgm]

Please make sure you film the lift install process! I love “shop upgrade” videos and I feel I’m not alone in that lol

[ridebc]

My family had a beautiful 6.6 duramax with a crew cab. We had it for 13 years and it had 500, 000 km on it, it was a really cool good old diesel truck and it was pretty reliable. But just like anything things wear out, and it wasn’t the right fit for the family anymore. I greatly miss it, sometimes when I hear one idling it brings back all of the memories we had in that truck. Our new Toyota Tundra just doesn’t have the same angry sound/feel that the old duramax had.
I hope someday I will buy one in good shape for just a pleasure vehicle.

[aronderksen]

I know you are really going to appreciate a good shop with a concrete floor. Once you work in a nice shop, sheltered from the elements and on a nice clean concrete floor, you will wonder how you every managed before. Keep up the good work!

[billyturner]

I just watched a guy do maintenance on his truck because I'm avoiding doing the maintenance on my Toyota 3.0 v6. I might need help lol.

Liked and subbed. Quality content sir. Back to work.

[itsjustme]

Very wise of you to change all the fluids and filters especially on a diesel!! People often underestimate the importance of clean fresh lubrication for mechanical systems. Oil is cheap...engines and transmissions are very expensive!! Don't forget to run some quality injector cleaner through that diesel. Won't be long until you have 100K subs.

[novaka]

Am I the only one who picked up on Waldo's "Brandon" joke? I'm cracking up! Funny stuff!

[hebson]

Hot oil change is actually to prevent sediments from staying in the pan, the heat also helps drain time.

[shaunhuckabee]

Being a fellow mechanic myself, my hat goes off to you guy in the rustbelt of America. KUDOS!

[jamesniebrugge]

I can see Brandon being a dually welding rig. That would definitely be helpful for your out door welding projects.

[matthewenderle]

@11:10 When you left the paper towel in there, that reminds me of yesterday when replacing my injectors I left the caps on the high pressure line on the injectors and put the valve covers on. I ended up getting them out with a angled pick through the valve cover.

[stefanpia]

Haha that paper towel freaked me out! Your fab skills are impressive but personally I love these fix up/ rebuild vids at least as much as the fab ones. An off-road bumper build for Brandon would be cool to see

[robertlandry]

LLY duramax is pretty solid. Look at upgrading the turbo mouthpiece and deleting the egr. Glowplug connectors are sus. Keep an eye on your transmission cooler lines where the hoses crimp, they leak, especially in cold weather. Look at upgrading the oil pump in the transfer case. Also these ole girls can blow a head gasket and stay kind of undetected. If you open the coolant jug after about 10 minutes of running and coolant blows out, get ready. Enjoying the videos, keep up the great work!

[peteschiavoni]

Love seeing you take care of Brandon with quality parts. I doubt the front diff ever got any love.
I can’t wait to see the lift go in. That will make life so much better.
Next I’d build a shelf system in the garage to make keeping track of parts easier. Some tool boxes incorporated in the skirt on Brandon would be awesome too. Plus a rear bumper hitch. Maybe a pintle hitch. All heavy duty for when you pull a regular trailer. Thanks for another awesome video Waldo.

[ronaldheit]

Your personality and self sarcasm are two of the reasons I subbed your channel.
Plus it's just plain facinating watching you figure things out then repair them.
Your Dozer rebuild series has me chomping at the bit to see a new one posted.
I was relieved when you didn't kill yourself rebuilding that clutch set.
The added comic comments as you worked on was very entertaining.

[patpack]

Nice video! Funny at first you were tightening the oil pan drain bolt prior to using the impact. Otherwise, I enjoy your style and how you explain things. Keep it up!

[huuge]

Always a pleasure to be involved even if only vicariously.