Adding transmission fluid
- Thread starter joshua
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AmsterDutch
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Remove Fill Plug at rear of transmission - T-50 Torx Bit
* This picture is from a post on this forum, but can not recall who posted it
Pump Fluid into Fill Plug at rear of transmission -
Put in same amount that you drained out (plus a 1/2 a quart)
* took 1-2 minutes pumping per bottle, with the Gear Lube Pump
Torque Fill Plug at rear of transmission - T-50 Torx Bit - Torque 180 in/lbs
04_Sport_LS
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The transmission itself will hold 9 quarts of fluid, (not including torque converter).
But if that full or more... when the transmission warms up... the fluid will expand and flow out the vent tube along the passenger side of the transmission. That vent tube connects to the transmission bell housing... so any excess fluid during expansion will flow into the bell housing and drip out the bottom of the trans where it bolts to the engine.
Just an FYI... that way if you see a red puddle under the car... you don't panic that something is wrong.
But if that full or more... when the transmission warms up... the fluid will expand and flow out the vent tube along the passenger side of the transmission. That vent tube connects to the transmission bell housing... so any excess fluid during expansion will flow into the bell housing and drip out the bottom of the trans where it bolts to the engine.
Just an FYI... that way if you see a red puddle under the car... you don't panic that something is wrong.