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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 11:35 AM
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Recently bought a 95 f-250 with the E40D transmission. I had no problems with it but the fluid looked a little dirty and had a slight burnt smell so I decided to drop the pan and change the filter and drain the torque converter. I replaced 7 quarts from the pan and let the truck run for about 30 sec. then added 6 more quarts. I started it up and ran for about a minute. and shut it off. Then restarted because I wanted to shift it thru the gears to circulate the fluid. Now I have no movement in any gear and the truck shut off. Not sure what to do next. Any help appricated.
 
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Please correct me if I'm not remembering this correctly, but an E4OD takes a lot more than 13 quarts, doesn't it? I think I put 18 in mine.
 
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Please correct me if I'm not remembering this correctly, but an E4OD takes a lot more than 13 quarts, doesn't it? I think I put 18 in mine.
X2.....16-18 quarts in my experience.
 
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You got 18 quarts out of the trans just from dropping the pan? That sounds like how much it would take after a rebuild. How much fluid is on the dipstick? To me, it sounds way overfilled.
 
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I measured what I took out. A little over 7 qts. from the pan and 6 from the torque converter.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 12:46 PM
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The capacity of the E4OD according to the Haynes Manual is 16.5-17.6 qts or right in that range.
 
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I put the same amount in that I took out. For some reason I don't think it think the fluid is circulating, the dipstick is showing way overfilled.
 
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The filter may not be in place. Or you just may not have idled it long enough to fill the torque converter. It should take 2-3 minutes to fill the converter. If the converter is very low you won't have engagement in any gear.
 
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Will try it again tomorrow Mark, Let you know how I make out.
 
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You were right Mark, The converter just needed more time to fill up. Thanks for your help.
 
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I'm glad it was that easy!
 
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