Transmission fluid

[01LARIAT7.3]

Decided to drop the pan and change my filter and fluid. My question is I only got 6 quarts out. Let it drain for an hour is it possible that it was that low and didnt have any shifting issues.

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[shane772]

just dropping the pan doesn't get all the fluid out. Sounds like you got the right amount out to me.

[Zaairman]

I normally get about 7 quarts out, so I'd say you are right on the money.

[hotairgypsy]

did you pull the drain plug on the tq converter?

[01LARIAT7.3]

No did not drain the torque converter.

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[rufushusky]

Yeah about 6 quarts or so seems about right for draining the pan. If you want to get more you either have to drain the converter (assuming it has a plug) or disconnect the rear cooler line (return from the trans cooler) and pump out fluid that way.

When I service my trans I drain and refill the pan. Disconnect the rear cooler line, pump out a gallon, refill the pan with a gallon repeat until I gone through about 5 gallons of fluid. Really easy to do.