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: How Much Fluid


sdtsdt
Jan 2nd, 05, 07:22 AM
On a TH350 , in a 77 Camaro Type LT, To do a basic filter and fluid change, dropping the pan... how much fluid will I have to replace? ... Thanks In advance ... sdtsdt

HwyStarJoe
Jan 2nd, 05, 10:33 AM
http://www.camaros.net/forum/ultimatebb.php/topic/18/1661.html#000000

DOUG G
Jan 3rd, 05, 02:45 AM
10 - 12qts.

bowtie-70
Jan 3rd, 05, 07:39 AM
I thought it was either 2.5 or 3.5 quarts

DOUG G
Jan 3rd, 05, 09:09 AM
http://www.camaros.net/forum/ultimatebb.php/topic/18/852.html#000000

dnult
Jan 5th, 05, 06:56 PM
If you are not draining the convertor, it should take about 8 qts to refill. Dump in 4 or 5 quarts, then start the engine with the rear wheels firmly supported on jack stands. Dump in one or two more quarts. Run it through the gears forward and back making sure to stop the wheels before reversing or parking. Then with the engine still running in park, check the level. Add 1 pint (1/2 quart) at a time until it's full (and hot). The marks on the dip stick are in 1 pint increments unlike the engine oil dipstick which is marked in 1 quart increments.

bowtie-70
Jan 7th, 05, 07:02 AM
I wouldn't dump in 4 or 5 quarts. I really dont think that just the pan holds that much.

dnult
Jan 7th, 05, 09:02 AM
The 4 or 5 quarts refill the top half of the converter with a little extra to keep the transmission lubed on startup.

sdtsdt
Jan 7th, 05, 10:32 AM
I am looking to do this this Sunday ... I will post back with how much it takes ... I will begin at 3 Qts and maybe a bottle of Lucas Trans Treatment ... then go from there ... Thanks for replying guys ..... sdtsdt

bowtie-70
Jan 17th, 05, 07:39 AM
How much did it take?

sdtsdt
Jan 18th, 05, 07:00 AM
I was planning to delegate this to my son ( 20 yrs old ... college kid ..on break ) as part of his evolving hands-on education. He's been a little "busy" the last 2 weekends ... We have 1 more week-end before he goes back to college ...
Who will end up doing this job ??? Gentlemen, place your bets! graemlins/thumbsup.gif