looking for the tranny fluid change post
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looking for the tranny fluid change post
I read a while about changing or more like flushing the tranny fluid out. Talked about unhooking a cooler line and running the engine? Any one remember that thread. Said it would require approx 17 qts. 
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I think this might be what you're looking for.
Originaly Posted By amslube
Re:Auto Transmission Fluid Change Procedure
Here's the procedure I use to do as close to a 100% fluid change as possible.
Go to your local auto parts store and buy a automatic transmission filter/gasket kit for your vehicle.
Disconnect the transmission cooling lines that attach to the radiator or trans oil cooler and put some type of flexible hose over the lines and direct them into a drain pan. Start the engine and run until the fluid stops coming out of the lines. Do not reconnect the lines to the radiator/cooler. Remove the pan from the transmission (much easier and neater with most of the fluid pumped out).
Replace the transmission filter. You will see this attached to the valve body when you remove the pan.
Clean the pan & trans surfaces well and replace the pan gasket. Do Not overtorque the bolts when reinstalling.
Put in about 5-6 qts. of ATF.
Have someone start the engine. Watch the fluid coming out of the trans cooler lines and when it changes color to the new fluid, shut the engine off. You have purged the old ATF from the torque converter. If the old fluid is not discolored where you can see a difference, shut off the engine when the fluid stops coming out of the cooling lines.
Refill the transmission but do not overfill. Remember, automatic transmission fluid level is checked with the engine running and the fluid hot.
I generally fill to the "Low" level mark on the dip stick, run the vehicle for a few miles, recheck and add as necessary.
Originaly Posted By amslube
Re:Auto Transmission Fluid Change Procedure
Here's the procedure I use to do as close to a 100% fluid change as possible.
Go to your local auto parts store and buy a automatic transmission filter/gasket kit for your vehicle.
Disconnect the transmission cooling lines that attach to the radiator or trans oil cooler and put some type of flexible hose over the lines and direct them into a drain pan. Start the engine and run until the fluid stops coming out of the lines. Do not reconnect the lines to the radiator/cooler. Remove the pan from the transmission (much easier and neater with most of the fluid pumped out).
Replace the transmission filter. You will see this attached to the valve body when you remove the pan.
Clean the pan & trans surfaces well and replace the pan gasket. Do Not overtorque the bolts when reinstalling.
Put in about 5-6 qts. of ATF.
Have someone start the engine. Watch the fluid coming out of the trans cooler lines and when it changes color to the new fluid, shut the engine off. You have purged the old ATF from the torque converter. If the old fluid is not discolored where you can see a difference, shut off the engine when the fluid stops coming out of the cooling lines.
Refill the transmission but do not overfill. Remember, automatic transmission fluid level is checked with the engine running and the fluid hot.
I generally fill to the "Low" level mark on the dip stick, run the vehicle for a few miles, recheck and add as necessary.
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