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Old 12-14-2003 | 06:12 PM
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AT fluid level

Could someone kindly confirm (link?) that the automatics are at the correct level when the fluid reaches the lip of the fill hole? I have seen the thread but cannot find it now.....

I am going to drain and fill my AT without dropping the pan. Roughly how many quarts will this take per drain & fill?
Old 12-14-2003 | 06:52 PM
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I think (don't hold me to it) we put 3 quarts and some other stuff in there. I'm not sure. Check the fluids and lubircants forum
Old 12-15-2003 | 10:52 AM
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5 quarts after complete drain.
Old 12-15-2003 | 11:01 AM
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Whoa, you are all worng.

There is no fill hole on automatic transmissions.. You fill it through the dipstick.

The overall capacity is about 10 quarts.

A drain and fill will only remove about 4 - 5 quarts.
Old 12-15-2003 | 11:34 AM
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I stand very corrected
Old 12-15-2003 | 12:50 PM
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i used about 4 after drain and refill.
Old 12-15-2003 | 02:33 PM
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Depends on how long you let the fluid drips, a drain and fill takes about 4 (drain 5 minutes) to 5 (30 minutes) quarts. You can measure and put in the same amount taken out. The owner manual has pictures to show how to read the dip stick when hot and cold.
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