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Question: Transmission filter and gasket

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ReconScubaMan, Riverside, CA, September 08, 2010, 11:04
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As I understand, all i have to really do is drop the pan and replace the gasket and filter. Should there be silicone added to the gasket and are there any major problems i should run into?

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    hemicuda September 08, 2010, 12:18
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    Usually its installed dry, So it can be removed again in the future and make sure your using the proper trans fluid and filter, I always get Napa parts just to be sure

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    ReconScubaMan, September 08, 2010, 13:11
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    Thank you Sir. Nice car. I had a 71 Road Runner with a Hemi(old Hemi). What amount of fluid is tio be replaced after the filter and gasket is replaced? My primary MOS in the Marine Corps was a 3rd echalon Machanic, but the size of a transmission of one of those trucks is the size of a regular car. lol.

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    hemicuda, September 08, 2010, 13:38
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    My book shows 3.5 to 4.1 quarts depending on which engine and drivetrain (2wd or 4wd) So put in 2 1/2 to 3 quarts and keep checking the level as you add fluid until its at the full mark

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    Visitor, September 08, 2010, 17:16

    Copy that sir

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