Draining & Refilling: B-Series
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Raise and support vehicle. Loosen all oil pan bolts, except for 2 front bolts. Pry rear of oil pan and allow fluid to drain into proper container. Remove remaining bolts from oil pan. Remove oil pan and discard old gasket. Remove bolt and oil filter screen. Clean and inspect oil pan and magnet. Lubricate "O" rings with transmission fluid, and install onto oil filter screen. Clean oil pan and position magnet onto oil pan. Install oil pan using NEW gasket. Tighten oil pan bolts to specification, using crisscross pattern. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Add appropriate transmission fluid See RECOMMENDED FLUID . DO NOT overfill. Start engine, and shift transmission through all gears, ending in Park. With engine idling, check fluid level.