Transmission Fluid Drain And Refill: Notes
- A new procedure for draining and adding transmission fluid using a suitable transmission flush and fill machine has been added. The following is list of different methods for draining and refilling the transmission fluid:
- All vehicles using a suitable flush and fill machine.
- Vehicles equipped with a fluid pan and torque converter drain plug.
- Vehicles not equipped with a fluid pan or a torque converter drain plug.
- Vehicles equipped with a torque converter drain plug and without a fluid pan drain plug.
Use the method that is applicable to your vehicle.
CAUTION:
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the flush and fill machine.
CAUTION:
Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives or cleaning agents. The use of these products could cause internal transmission components to fail; this will affect the operation of the transmission.
NOTE:
Draining fluid from the transmission by removing only the fluid pan is acceptable for vehicles that do not have a torque converter drain plug and for normal or severe duty fluid maintenance.