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Changing Tranny Oil???

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Old 04-16-2007, 10:44 AM
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Changing Tranny Oil???

I just made the switch to AMSOIL Syn. threw everything. Engine, Tranny and Rear diff. But i was searching the forums yesterday and found out that the tranny actually hold about 19qts. i only put 5qts in yesterday after i droped the pan and changed the filter. Should i drain the tranny completely dry and replaced all 19qts or just keep it the way it is right now???

Also, my magnet has a lot of metal on it. Nothing big at all, just really fine metal (a paste type) but it was about 1/4" thick on the magnet. I figure this is norm, but just want to make sure.
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I don't run an auto but have had them in the past. The 19qts is probably from completely empty to full. This includes the Torque converter which holds a big portion of the 19qts and you can not get that out by just dropping the pan. After filling the tranny back up (5qts) what did the dipstick show? I could be wrong but it seems that would not be enough.

I'm sure someone will chime in with a little more info.
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The dipstick read just where its suppose to be, after i ran the truck to operating temp and putting the engine in forward then reverse and then keeping it in neutral. It is where its suppose to be.
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You will need to have a transmission flush machine hooked up to a transmission line to get all the fluid exchanged. If you want to keep Amsoil in it, take 20 qts to a garage and ask them to put your fluid in. I would keep one type of fluid in the truck and not mix it if possible.
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