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Expert: - 4/30/2010


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Have read your info & has been very helpfull,but cant find any info that tells me how much oil the trans should take from empty! i.e.have done full rebuild,I dont want to over fill, CHEERS.

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Normally 5 quarts with filter and about 7 quarts when completely emty.
However, make sure it show just below Minimum on the dip stick.
At this level, go through all the gears (R, D1, D2, etc.) and drive
the car for about 15 minutes to get the tranny hot. Then check it
again on a level ground in Park. It should show close to FULL. If
not, this is the time to add more.

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