Transmission Fluid Drain And Refill: Draining: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Marauder, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 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 is a list of different methods for draining and refilling the transmission fluid:

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.