How much fluid is in the auto 5 spd transmission PAN?
How much fluid is in the auto 5 spd transmission PAN?
I want the drop my pan and clean off the magnet, how much fluid sits in the pan?
The dealer won't drop the pan unless I pay them $250. So I'll just do that part myself then go get it flushed. But I need to know how much fluid to add when I'm done
The dealer won't drop the pan unless I pay them $250. So I'll just do that part myself then go get it flushed. But I need to know how much fluid to add when I'm done
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On this topic I just want to add that I replaced my transmission pan with one from Dorman (265-831) with a DRAIN PLUG.
I replaced the filter and pan gasket at that time.
My plan for servicing automatics includes a succession of sump drain & fills to get the fluid clean.
We all know the "dirt dilution formula" can run the quarts used total to well above 12 or 14 and that constitutes an airtight argument for pump-outs.
However, I don't know the rate at which torque converters expel fluid as the fresh stuff is pumped in.
In other words, time (multiple shutdowns) may be needed for the TC to drain enough times to fully mix old and new.
NOBODY has EVER offered data on this.
In light of that I will not break rusted 5, 10 or 15 year old transmission line connections and stick with diluting the dirt via drain & fills.
I am reading lots of threads whilst "getting up to speed" on my newly purchased 2005 Ranger FX4.
Many thanks to everyone who posts thoughtful questions and helpful answers.
I replaced the filter and pan gasket at that time.
My plan for servicing automatics includes a succession of sump drain & fills to get the fluid clean.
We all know the "dirt dilution formula" can run the quarts used total to well above 12 or 14 and that constitutes an airtight argument for pump-outs.
However, I don't know the rate at which torque converters expel fluid as the fresh stuff is pumped in.
In other words, time (multiple shutdowns) may be needed for the TC to drain enough times to fully mix old and new.
NOBODY has EVER offered data on this.
In light of that I will not break rusted 5, 10 or 15 year old transmission line connections and stick with diluting the dirt via drain & fills.
I am reading lots of threads whilst "getting up to speed" on my newly purchased 2005 Ranger FX4.
Many thanks to everyone who posts thoughtful questions and helpful answers.
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I've been thinking of getting one of those pans for the same reason. Is that drain plug magnetized? I've never really been into the flush thing unless I've had the vehicle from new. Even then I rather just do the dilution when the miles get high. Sometimes when you flush a neglected tranny all sorts of stuff can break free. The "filter" change really isn't a big priority to me since they're really just a screen filter for big things, not like an oil filter. Some vehicle do have a real tranny filter (Chrysler 45RFE and some older Subaru AT had spin ons).
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The drain plug which came with mine wasn't magnetized and has a 17mm hex head.
NOTE: The Dorman pan is every bit as thick exhibits perfect, even contours. There's no wrinkling or other evidence of cheapness.
I used a super strong chunk of neodymium magnet on the pan's exterior.
......because, like a buffoon, I forgot to reinstall the small strip magnet inside the pan after cleaning it.
NOTE: The Dorman pan is every bit as thick exhibits perfect, even contours. There's no wrinkling or other evidence of cheapness.
I used a super strong chunk of neodymium magnet on the pan's exterior.
......because, like a buffoon, I forgot to reinstall the small strip magnet inside the pan after cleaning it.
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