Suburban, Tahoe, Silverado, Sierra, Yukon Oil Leak Easy Fix

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4 ай бұрын

In this video I repair my wife's 2014 Yukon equipped with a 5.3 LS engine.
Friday night I noticed oil spots on the ground where she typically parks. I remembered I had seen a little bit of on the frame of the truck the last time I changed the oil. It turns out it was just a $10.00 Gasket that had gone bad saving us $420.00 in labor to have GM fix it.

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@josesantos-zs2gk 3 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video! I have same problem on my 07 Chevy Tahoe

@donkellogg5157 3 ай бұрын

You da man Jimmy. Thanks for sharing your fix.

@SethWeidner 3 ай бұрын

thanks for the video. I’ll be watching for an update/confirmation video or comment on the fix. Maybe at the next oil change. My truck is 2 wheel drive so plenty of room.

@cheapskatenation 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for Subscribing, I'll most likely put an update in the next video or make a short.

@user-ol5rj8qn9o 3 ай бұрын

Best way I'v found to locate an oil leak is to take the vehicle to a carwash and clean the engine and underside. Then check for leaks in a couple days.

@cheapskatenation 3 ай бұрын

I kinda did the same thing, last oil change I did I wiped and sprayed with brake clean.. That's how I was clued in to where it was leaking from.

@alisaleh2509 11 күн бұрын

Note also synthetic oil leaks out always after switching to regular 10w40 oil leaks slowed down

@rayp.454 3 ай бұрын

AT-205 is your best bet especially for the rear main seal. Check Project Farms review. I have used it with great success. The stuff works on seals and o-rings, not torn gaskets. If you have multiple leaks, this stuff will fix the rubber seal leaks and make the others easier to find. Its worth the $15.

@cheapskatenation 3 ай бұрын

I will look it up, thanks for the reply.

@alisaleh2509 11 күн бұрын

Its oil cooler line

@aldeal3793 10 күн бұрын

Have been a skeptic of oil sealant that being said I can't say enough about AT 205 reseal an amazing product for seals don't know if it will help gasket but definitely works for seals anything except never put it in brake fluid. It's for engines, trans,ps,diffs hydraulic leaks just follow directions.

@aldeal3793 10 күн бұрын

Have only found on Amazon.

@cheapskatenation 10 күн бұрын

I'm going to try and use that, the truck doesn't have nearly the leak it did when the video was made. If does what it's supposed to it should help the rear main seal for a while.

@brianlopezlenkin9012 3 ай бұрын

I changed mine thinking it would fix it, ended up leaking from the rear main seal. Still leaking, haven't fixed it yet. Used a swivel ratchet wrench for the two 10mm bolts cause the drive shaft is in the way.

@cheapskatenation 3 ай бұрын

How many miles are on yours?

@brianlopezlenkin9012 3 ай бұрын

I have 202k on my 2014@@cheapskatenation

@user-jg5ij3zx3q 2 ай бұрын

How many miles a week would you say you’re putting on that thing with it leaking still?

@alisaleh2509 11 күн бұрын

Using 10w40 oil has slowed down leak a lot

@warrenclark7075 4 ай бұрын

One more to 800. Lets go people. Like and subscribe.

@jjscott2998 2 ай бұрын

I’m having the same problem with my 2009 Yukon but did that fix the oil leak?

@cheapskatenation Ай бұрын

Yes that fixed 1 of 2 leaks that it had. Sad truth is that our Yukon has a rear main seal going out.

@Pre2Py 2 ай бұрын

Would you be able to use some jb weld on the rear main seal

@cheapskatenation 2 ай бұрын

No, the rear main seal spins and is the seal that connects the engine to the transmission

@gjones5153 29 күн бұрын

don't take the drive shaft out you can replace the gasket

@cheapskatenation 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for subscribing

@JowieC 3 ай бұрын

Sunset chev eh? That's where I bought my 2018 Silverado. Thought they offered lifetime powertrain warranty?

@cheapskatenation 3 ай бұрын

they do, we bought this Yukon used.

@JowieC 3 ай бұрын

@@cheapskatenation Ah gotcha. Thanks for the vid! Good to know it's a simple fix if I ever see the issue.

@burtoncrowell4371 3 ай бұрын

Buy a bottle of tipi 205 transmission seal conditioner there's videos about it you can buy it online for about 14 bucks for Advance Auto Parts for 24 put about a half a bottle in with new oil Drive the vehicle on about a 50 to 100 me trip and then check it most likely it will have stopped leaking oil the problem with your theory is just adding a little oil as you need it as if that seal all of a sudden decides to let loose while you're driving it and drains all the oil out of the engine then you got a engine problem TP 205 transmission seal conditioner should fix the issue and if you're not running synthetic oil in the engine or at least a synthetic blend you should be that's my advice based on experience and videos from season mechanics such as Scotty Kilmer and others good luck

@cheapskatenation 3 ай бұрын

I run full synthetic in the Yukon

@alisaleh2509 11 күн бұрын

Put a cartoon under it in driveway and u ll be able to know where the leak coming from, but i can tell u they all leak on top oil filter on oil cooler line conection even doesnt have cooler line

@cheapskatenation 11 күн бұрын

I can tell you now that there is only 1 tiny drip, the oil cooler block of plate that was repaired in the video was the main culprit. It's been quite a while since the repair was made, I had it in the shop last weekend and there was no oil on the floor after sitting over night. I look forward to doing the next oil change and post an update or maybe a new video if there is something else. Thanks for your comments and subscribing.

@MrPLC999 Ай бұрын

Sure it's an easy fix -- IF that's where it was leaking. But a bad main seal or oil pan will cost at least $2000 (AWD) as there's no way the average back yard mechanic would attempt it themselves.

@cheapskatenation Ай бұрын

Your exactly right, that's why I am not attempting to do the rear main seal. But this was an easy fix and it was the major source of the oil leak. Thanks for subscribing.

@SaulAguilar-yn7ev Ай бұрын

i did it took 3days

@ScorchedEarthView Ай бұрын

Who says the average backyard mechanic won't try it? This must be one of those ASE dorks. They can never just be quiet and let someone figure it out. Always gotta say how much it's gonna cost and "you can't possibly fix that you're not certified" well I've been told that before and funny thing is I fixed it quicker than the shop quoted and 10× cheaper and knew exactly how to install from going to the junkyard and un-installing. Amazing how someone can do that weird thing called LEARNING 😂😂😂

@ScorchedEarthView Ай бұрын

Just saying those ASE guys you'd swear popped outta their momma with a certificate the way they talk and TRY to make others seem stupid.

@cheapskatenation Ай бұрын

@@ScorchedEarthView Hit the nail on the head, this is half the reason why I started this channel. I felt like I was always being over quoted for work. I mean $400+ for 1 little gasket. Thanks for subscribing and your comment.

@rodneyanderson6473 2 ай бұрын

Can u change the gasket without dumping the oil

@cheapskatenation Ай бұрын

Yes you can do this without draining the oil. A little oil may leak out but you will not lose the majority of your oil.

@rodneyanderson6473 Ай бұрын

What is the part called with gasket

@cheapskatenation Ай бұрын

@@rodneyanderson6473 Oil cooler block off plate looks similar to this with many different styles. www.improvedracing.com/oil-pans/oil-pan-hardware/ls-engine-oil-cooler-block-off-cover-plate.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLPghz8UXjuRE1vFiTuyE7oAe5WHjFMvu_wZeBzvpDJvMwhpn956HowaAtrmEALw_wcB

@cheapskatenation Ай бұрын

@@rodneyanderson6473 Also just want to add that if the engine was running and this was removed you would have an instant mess. But engine cool you will be fine.

@rodneyanderson6473 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much I really appreciate it