Transmission Fluid Drain & Refill: Draining: Notes
CAUTION:
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the flush and fill machine.
NOTE:
Draining fluid from the transmission by removing only the fluid pan is acceptable for vehicles that do not have a torque converter drain plug, for normal or severe duty fluid maintenance.
NOTE:
A new procedure for draining and adding transmission fluid using a suitable transmission flush and fill machine has been added. The following procedure has different methods for draining and refilling the listed vehicles:
- All vehicles using a suitable flush and fill machine.
- Vehicles equipped with a torque converter drain plug.
- Vehicles without a torque converter drain plug. Use the method that is applicable to your vehicle.