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Torque Converter Flushing: Procedure

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    CAUTION: Mineral spirits used to clean the torque converter must be fresh, non-chlorinated and non-halogenated.
  1. Following the instructions included with a suitable torque converter/transmission fluid cooler cleaner, flush the torque converter.
  2. After flushing, drain the remainder of the solvent through the converter drain plug.
  3. Add 1.9 liter (2 qt.) of clean automatic transmission fluid into the converter fluid filler tube and agitate by hand.
  4. Thoroughly drain the solution.
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