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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.