How much ATF?
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once again ignore this guy
yeah...that sounds right IIRC
yeah...that sounds right IIRC
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From: Ashland City, TN
Wow, there is that much ATF in the Tranny on the E4OD?
OH yea, there is a coolant system too.
hmm.
I guess that all makes sence.
I have a MAZDA 5 SPEED OVERDRIVE, not an e4od. So dont rag on my "half ton"
Cause it take 6 qt's. =)
OH yea, there is a coolant system too.
hmm.
I guess that all makes sence.
I have a MAZDA 5 SPEED OVERDRIVE, not an e4od. So dont rag on my "half ton"
Cause it take 6 qt's. =)
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Frmr Ford Trans Engr
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The OP asked about only draining the pan. That will take anywhere from 5 to 9 quarts. 3.5 gallons will grossly overfill the trans if the torque converter isn't also drained.
IMNSHO it is a waste to only drain the pan and not also drain the torque converter. Then you will need between 3.5 and 4 gallons.
IMNSHO it is a waste to only drain the pan and not also drain the torque converter. Then you will need between 3.5 and 4 gallons.
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Thats a lot of quarts to fiddle around with.
Who sells it by the gallon?
Or better yet who sells it in 5 gallon buckets?
Then we could just use one of them cheap pail pumps.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_47667_47667
Who sells it by the gallon?
Or better yet who sells it in 5 gallon buckets?
Then we could just use one of them cheap pail pumps.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_47667_47667
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From: Ft Scott
Thats a lot of quarts to fiddle around with.
Who sells it by the gallon?
Or better yet who sells it in 5 gallon buckets?
Then we could just use one of them cheap pail pumps.
Northern Industrial Lever Pail Pump — 5 Gallon | Barrel + Hand Pumps | Northern Tool + Equipment
Who sells it by the gallon?
Or better yet who sells it in 5 gallon buckets?
Then we could just use one of them cheap pail pumps.
Northern Industrial Lever Pail Pump — 5 Gallon | Barrel + Hand Pumps | Northern Tool + Equipment
The TheDieselStop.Com 1999-up FAQ
That was written for a SouperDooty 4R100 but it works the same for an OBS E4OD
Frmr Ford Trans Engr
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Here's an updated version of that:Changing ATF: 7.3L PowerStroke Engine and 4R100 Automatic Transmission. - Diesel Forum - The Diesel Stop.com
Frmr Ford Trans Engr
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ATF is a very complicated fluid. It isn't just oil. It has to lubricate, but it also has to have the right friction characteristics for the friction material. If it is too slippery the clutches will slip and the trans will die quickly. If it isn't slippery enough the shock loading from harsh shifts can break a trans, too. If it doesn't have the right high temp characteristics (the surface of the clutch material gets VERY hot on almost every shift) the fluid will burn up quickly in an otherwise normal trans.
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tayln. i had to man. it was left out there so i took it. sorry