Transmission Service - Drain and fill
Estimated Time: 1hr
Total transmission oil capacity: 14QT
Total transmission oil needed for drain and fill 8.75QT
Tools used:
- 15mm socket
- 13mm socket
- Oil Filter wrench
- shop towels
- used oil container
Parts used:
- Transmission oil filter (Napa 1-8592)
- Internal Transmission filter (Fram FT1228)
- 8 QT Full synthetic ATF Dexron-VI
Step 1.
Remove drain plug on transmission oil pan using 15mm socket
NOTE: Expect roughly 8qts of transmission fluid to drain. Some fluid will still be left in pan.
Step 2.
Unscrew Transmission oil filter using filter wrench.
only a small amount of fluid should drain. Clean are with clean rag.
Step 3.
Remove the 12 bolts for the oil pan (13mm socket),
Wipe and clean oil pan, ensure magnet is clean and free of any metal shards. Remove internal filter by gently pulling downward.
Step 4.
Assemble new internal oil filter and align gasket.
- Tighten all 12 (13mm) bolts to 12ft/lbs
- Screw in Oil filter until snug (example below)
Step 5.
Pour in Dexron-VI ATF fluid in through the dipstick using a funnel. This service used approximately 8 & 3/4 qt. This may vary, start with less and top up as needed.
Step 6. Checking the trans oil level
Start the truck and keep transmission in P park
With the truck warm, check the dipstick and ensure the oil is within the ‘hot’ range.
If your truck is cold, only go to the “cold” level then check once vehicle has reached operating temp.
