Automotive/1997 G3500 chevy van

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Expert: Sean Halliday - 7/15/2008


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Can I drain the transmission fluid all the way till its empty and fill it with new fluid? How much fluid does it take and should I change any filters when and if I do this.

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You can drain %70.The fluid that is in the torque convertor cannot be drained unless you remove it.Most chevys have a filter which is accessable by removing the pan.Do not "flush" an auto transmission as this can cause all sorts of problems.The parts store will tell you how much this van will take.It varies by make,model.

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Sean Halliday

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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