Hey guys, I haven't been around in a long time....so hello to all the new guys...

Quick ? - I'm changing the tranny fluid later today and want to know how much is going to drain out from the pan....i'm sure someone knows out there....thanks....

 

6 quarts for the factory pan, and 7-8 for the ford 4x4 pan (the deep sump one that jdm sells)

 

Somehow I got about 10.5 quarts out of mine, stock pan, but haven't heard anyone else with that much.

 

Important: Do NOT use Mercon V (5) in your L's tranny!!
Use Mercon/Dextron III as found say in Auto Zone, Advance Auto, etc. Mercon 5 does dammage to the tranny in an L. Disregard what the label on the Mercon V says.

Also, change the tranny filter and clean the magnet that resides in the pan. The tranny pan gasket is reusable. Torque tranny pan bolts to 11-12 ft/lbs, finger tighten first before wrenching on them. Stock tranny will take 6 quarts of Mercon/Dextron III. Be sure to let vehicle warm up / drive vehicle. While vehicle is stopped and running, move the shift lever between all gears to include reverse THEN check tranny fluid level while tranny fluid is hot and truck is running. Be sure truck is on a level surface.