Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill: Draining: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Econoline. 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 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.