changing fluid

[johnsol0]

Whenever u change ur transmission fluid does all the oil come out to like the torque converter oil too. I was just wondering. Cuz the lady at the part store said a service change is 4 quarts and to change the whole thing is 16.9 And i have a 47re.

[Nitrous340]

It depends on how long it has been sitting. A few hours and the converter prob hasn't drained all the way. I have no idea how you could get away with just 4 qts. If I drop the pan, with my Hytech DD pan I usually go through 10-14qts.

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[dozer12216]

A "normal" service is from 5-7 quarts plus filter. If you loosen the ten 7/16 capscrews holding the vb a couple turns you will get far more fluid out. Make sure and retorque.

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[Mopar1973Man]

Originally Posted by johnsol0

Whenever u change ur transmission fluid does all the oil come out to like the torque converter oil too. I was just wondering. Cuz the lady at the part store said a service change is 4 quarts and to change the whole thing is 16.9 And i have a 47re.

Yeap even my vapacity chart shows the same thing...
Fluids and Capacities

Originally Posted by dozer12216

A "normal" service is from 5-7 quarts plus filter. If you loosen the ten 7/16 capscrews holding the vb a couple turns you will get far more fluid out. Make sure and retorque.

LOL! I've always done that too. So I could get that little extra out too. Also I never hurry a fluid change I always allow for it to stop dripping.

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[jl99cummins]

drink a beer till it stops drippin' thought i would throw that in

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[Mopar1973Man]

Originally Posted by jl99cummins

drink a beer till it stops drippin' thought i would throw that in

I would need to drink a 12 pack...

(Since I don't have a Auto Trans)

When I chang engine oil in my truck I pull the plug and the oil filter and leave it till it quits dripping. At this point I do other thing like rotate tires, adjust parking brake, check the brake pads, check all other fluids, grease the front end, vacuum out the cab, then... I might eat lunch... Then check and see if it quit dripping...

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[johnsol0]

i preciated guys i figured it out today. it took 6 quarts. With no leaks. I dont know what that lady was thinkin when i bought my filter. Good then i went ahead and bought extra oil