Refilling the transmission E4OD
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Refilling the transmission E4OD
I changed the fluid and filter in my transmission, but I also drained the torque convertor. Can I refill the tranny and the tq convertor by pouring it in the dipstick spout, or will that only refill the transmission and not the torque convertor? If that's the case, how do I refill the tq convertor?
Double checking, but total capacity including tq convertor is about 16-17qts, right??
Sorry for the newbish question, I'm new to the automatics, have only owned M5OD and the ZF trannys in previous trucks...
Thanks,
John
Double checking, but total capacity including tq convertor is about 16-17qts, right??
Sorry for the newbish question, I'm new to the automatics, have only owned M5OD and the ZF trannys in previous trucks...
Thanks,
John
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you do it thru the dipstick.
get a long trans. funnel.
put a gallon in than start truck and add 3-4 qts.
after 6- 8 qts i shut it off and add a quart of lucas trans fluid.
i thin it out by putting the bottle of lucas in a pot of boiling water.
than i fill some, check , take for short drive, check, let it sit , check, fill some until it is close to full.
than i check it the next day after it warms up.
the articles are back online, thanks admins.
from articles:
The E4OD and 4R100 transmission system holds almost 18 quarts of ATF, and you must waste a couple of quarts to be sure you get it all purged and replaced, so buy 20 quarts of MERCON ATF [do NOT buy MERCON V!]. Ford also warns against using a fluid that has a dual MERCON and MERCON V rating. � You may use either conventional or synthetic, as long as it meets the above requirements.
get a long trans. funnel.
put a gallon in than start truck and add 3-4 qts.
after 6- 8 qts i shut it off and add a quart of lucas trans fluid.
i thin it out by putting the bottle of lucas in a pot of boiling water.
than i fill some, check , take for short drive, check, let it sit , check, fill some until it is close to full.
than i check it the next day after it warms up.
the articles are back online, thanks admins.
from articles:
The E4OD and 4R100 transmission system holds almost 18 quarts of ATF, and you must waste a couple of quarts to be sure you get it all purged and replaced, so buy 20 quarts of MERCON ATF [do NOT buy MERCON V!]. Ford also warns against using a fluid that has a dual MERCON and MERCON V rating. � You may use either conventional or synthetic, as long as it meets the above requirements.
Last edited by quicklook2; Jan 7, 2008 at 01:37 PM.
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Originally Posted by quicklook2
you do it thru the dipstick.
get a long trans. funnel.
put a gallon in than start truck and add 3-4 qts.
after 6- 8 qts i shut it off and add a quart of lucas trans fluid.
i thin it out by putting the bottle of lucas in a pot of boiling water.
than i fill some, check , take for short drive, check, let it sit , check, fill some until it is close to full.
than i check it the next day after it warms up.
get a long trans. funnel.
put a gallon in than start truck and add 3-4 qts.
after 6- 8 qts i shut it off and add a quart of lucas trans fluid.
i thin it out by putting the bottle of lucas in a pot of boiling water.
than i fill some, check , take for short drive, check, let it sit , check, fill some until it is close to full.
than i check it the next day after it warms up.
What's the total capacity??
Thanks Man
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couple more tips:
make sure you have no leaks after say a gallon of fluid is in.
check the drain plug on the convertor, twice.
check the pan once when starting out and once the next day.
make sure no trans cooler lines are rusted and replace if they are real bad.
remember underfill is better than dealing with overfill.
make sure you have no leaks after say a gallon of fluid is in.
check the drain plug on the convertor, twice.
check the pan once when starting out and once the next day.
make sure no trans cooler lines are rusted and replace if they are real bad.
remember underfill is better than dealing with overfill.
Last edited by quicklook2; Jan 7, 2008 at 02:27 PM.
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Hi, When ever I do my transmissions I put the lucas in the pan before I install it. I do like the idea of warming it up though. I also install a b&m drain kit in the pan the first time. I also carefully measure how much fluid I took out then refill less 1 qt and add to full. Drive about 15 miles and check hot. Pat
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every time i put that drain kit in a pan i end up selling the vehicle before it needs changing again.
and every time i do not put one in i end up having to change it before i sell it.
hahahaha
and every time i do not put one in i end up having to change it before i sell it.
hahahaha
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Originally Posted by quicklook2
every time i put that drain kit in a pan i end up selling the vehicle before it needs changing again.
and every time i do not put one in i end up having to change it before i sell it.
hahahaha
and every time i do not put one in i end up having to change it before i sell it.
hahahaha
But wouldn't you know that after my first change, I've since drained my tranny twice and had to make a mess all over the place Needless to say, my current Derale pan now has a drain bolt 
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I am lucky enough to have rarely made a mess in all my fluid changes. Not only do I use the bottom of a old 55 gallon drum I buy my oil in as a drain pan, but I find a good cornor to use and unbot it there, and work my way around leaving three bolts in the cornor diaginal from the cornor I started with. That way all the fluids drain from the cornor into the pan. I then push the pan cak up flush with the tranny, then take the remaining bolts off. I lower the pan and let it sit in the old fluids. I let it soak for a few while I clean the mating surface on the tranny and install a new filter... This loosens up the grime on the outside of the pan. I use a wire brush to clean it, then I clean it with gas till there's not a spec of dirt inside or out.
I reinstall it as usuall...
Just thought those tips would help somebody.
I reinstall it as usuall...
Just thought those tips would help somebody.
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