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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 04:42 AM
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How much trans fluid when changing?

I'm going to be doing the fluid and filter in my '93 F250 w/ E4OD.

I know the owner's manual says 15.7 qts but I'm wondering how much actually comes out draining the pan and torque converter.

I plan on using Mobil 1 ATF and certainly don't want to buy more of that than I have to.

Thanks.

Rob

'93 F250 supercab 4X4 460"
'78 F150 camper special 4X4 460"
 
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 05:30 AM
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I bet your going to need about 10-12 quarts. My old truck had an E40D and it had a larger pan. I know that my 4R70W needs about 4.5-5 quarts when just dropping the pan. I service mine about every year, so thats all I do is drop the pan and change the filter and replenish the lost fluid. When I first got my truck several years ago I did that along with draining the torque convertor and I think I needed about 8-10 quarts. I can't remember exactly. Maybe someone else can be more helpful. I will say this do not overfill it.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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If you drain both the tranny and TC you'll need 13-14 quarts for sure.
 
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close to 14-15 qts. for me.

get a big pan when draining the t.c. not an oil change little pan.

i use the ford filter and make sure it is on properly.
 
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