When I change the transmission fluid in the Bronco II, I can't get it all out. I can't find a drain plug on the convertor. Does this mean I should change the fluid more often, since I am probably only getting a third of it out?

Thanks,
Smitty

 

You can drain the cooler lines and cooler, but thats about all you can get out. Just change as the owners manual says to.
I guess you could change it more often but if you arent having any trouble with it I woudln't.J,M.02 Worth

 

Thank you GrayRanger4X4. That makes sense.
Smitty

 

There has to be a way to drain the torque converter. If there weren't you would take a bath every time you pull the tranny. That is if you change a tranny like I do. Lay under it, lift and push while guiding with the knees.

 

Thanks Beefybronco. I'll Check again.

Smitty

 

There isn't any drain plug on the 88 A4LD. And for some strange reason it does not give you a bath when you remove the tranny.
I am glad someone else does a tranny job like me. Beefy, I thought I was the last of a dying breed. I do it exactly the same way.
Way to go Dude!!!Keep the true tranny job technique alive!!!

 

I learned about the bath the hard way about 16 years ago. I helped a buddy change out the C4 in his Granada. He drained the tranny and torque converter and pulled the driveshaft. I did the rest. I remember asking him specifically if he'd drained the Torque converter. I pulled the tranny, took the fluid bath, and from now on do it myself. Took 5 showers to get it all out of my hair. LOL

When I asked him why he told me he had drained the Torque Converter when he hadn't, he stated that he didn't know what a torque converter was and didn't want to admit it.