Getting ready to change my tranny fluid and filter A518. I have a Magtech double deep pan on it. I've got a case 12 qts of atf+3 and a filter. I live a ways from any place to buy more fluid. So I'm asking if this should be enough?
Also is there anything else I need to do while the pan is off?
Thanks in advance.

 

As a comparison, a stock trans pan drop and refill is around 6 quarts.


Den

 

If you do just the pan, yes, 10qts. If you loosen the VB, figure another 3-4 qts.

 

I have the Mag DD pan and I figure about 16 quarts for a total fluid change. The pan claims to hold 9 quarts. After draining, I add 10 quarts to the pan. Then I detach the line at the back left of the transmission, coming from the cooler, attach a longer drain hose to it, start the truck, put it in Nuetral so it pumps through the TQ, and pump out 4 quarts. Then I add 4 more quarts to the pan. Then I start the truck and pump out another 2 quarts. Reattach the line to the transmission. Then I add what ever I need to bring the fluid in the pan up to the right level...usually about 2 quarts. Remember to check the fluid with engine running, tranmission in nuetral.

I found that it's pretty easy to figure out how much you've pumped out if you just run the drain line into a gallon oil jug much like what Rotella, Dello, or Amsoil come in.

 

Excellent plan there Tuckerdee! I will pick up some more fluid before getting started. Man that ATF+3 sure is expensive. I remember when I had my second gen and reading about using different types of ATF for different shifting tastes. I think I read it on DDTs website, but not sure. Anyone ever tried any thing other than +3? I will go with +3 but just wondering if anyone has any real life experience.

 

Hmmmm....I wonder if you could set up some kind of diverter for that fluid and use some tricky nozzles at the rear of the truck....HEY you got yer own darn James Bond thing happing pard... SWEET !!!!!...

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