tranny fluid question

[Bross82]

hey, i was wondering if most of the tranny fluid was drained if when i removed the cover last summer and replaced the filter.... i heard that there is still a lot left in the torque converter even if you do this... i'm just curious as far as how well this flushed out the old fluid.

thanks,
matt

 

[SkulzNBonz]

There should be some left in there, is my understanding. Most shops "power flush" the tranny. They replace something like 3 gallons of fluid, I think. Anyone else?

 

[J.R.]

by droping the pan you replaced about half the tranny fluid. as long as the fluid has good color and dosent smell burnt i would say its good to go. unless you have had the trans since it was new and you serviced it regular i wouldnt do the total fluid exchange.

 

[bigmack]

When I just pull the pan off and change the filter, it will take about 4 quarts to fill it back up. The entire system (depending on what pan, torque converter, etc. that you have) will usually hold about 12 quarts.

 

[Bross82]

alright, thanks.

matt