Why don't ****** pans have a drain hole?

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Often wondered this. The only way to drain the fluid is to remove all the bolts.

Think I gotta change the gasket on my Tahoe....seeing ****** fluid leaking on my driveway.

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[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

****** fluid or oil? it's common for GM engines for suvs/trucks have the rear main seal go out. I had to get mine replaced a few months ago.

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

Some do, some dont. new ones do, almost all of them do. You shpuld have a vortec engine no? I thought those had the mewer trannies which do?

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

****** fluid or oil? it's common for GM engines for suvs/trucks have the rear main seal go out. I had to get mine replaced a few months ago.

Def ****** fluid. It's reddish in color. And see some fluid surrounding the boltheads too.

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Some do, some dont. new ones do, almost all of them do. You shpuld have a vortec engine no? I thought those had the mewer trannies which do?

Vortec yes.

What year did the Vortec come out?

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

can you tell where it's coming from?

it's possible that it's leaking from one of the solenoids or sensors in the ****** case, or even one of the lines - they rust out sometimes

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

can you tell where it's coming from?
it's possible that it's leaking from one of the solenoids or sensors in the ****** case, or even one of the lines - they rust out sometimes

Not really. Threw a piece of cardboard under it yesterday....with multiple places it looks like but that could be the drippings from the pan and bolts. Suppose I could wipe it clean then take a look lying on my back....I should have my old lady look at it. She's used to being on her back anyway lmao!

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

yeah definitely wipe it clean and start at the top of the engine and work your way down to the ****** when looking for leaks. could be a lot of things unfortunately lol, replacing the rear main seal requires dropping the ****** so i'd try to be sure what the problem is first.

**** if your girl would do that for you then you picked the right one

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

I did notice the ****** fluid level is way past the level line on the dipstick. Which is weird because I never added any. Wonder if it's this hot weather causing it to expand.

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

err i hate to be the bearer of bad news but that might mean there's oil or coolant leaking into your ****** fluid.

or, it was overfilled - also bad. how did the oil look when you changed it last?

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

err i hate to be the bearer of bad news but that might mean there's oil or coolant leaking into your ****** fluid.
or, it was overfilled - also bad. how did the oil look when you changed it last?

It's def dark. Prob time for an oil change anyway.

 

[SilverSquared 10+ year member]

Check ****** fluid after about a 10 mile drive. Needs to be at operating temp.

While running, and you're at your point to check, put it in each gear for about 10 seconds.

After cycling thru, put it in neutral and apply parking brake. Leave engine running.

Check fluid level.

 

[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

to prevent leakage. keep trying.

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

Some do, some dont. new ones do, almost all of them do. You shpuld have a vortec engine no? I thought those had the mewer trannies which do?

No most new ones dont....mine doesnt even have a servicable filter ..has to be flushed with a machine every 100k

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

^^Tis true. I have heard of that before.

I like older vehicles better. Newer ones making it more difficult to work on.