Torque Converter Fluid Cap.

[jsoto]

Pulling front plate off to do diffy fluid change. While in there, how much fluid is the the TC. For those that have done a fluid change in the Torque Converter , 4 or 5 bottles ?

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Update. I just ordered 5...to be on the safe side.

[JCL]

Not clear what you are asking about.

The torque converter fluid can not be changed by itself, it is a common circuit with the transmission. You drain and refill the transmission, 4 or 5 quarts, and that gets about half of it (as the torque converter doesn't drain when the transmission drains).

But the transmission isn't near the front differential.

[jsoto]

Sorry, I thought I was clear...

I wanted to know for those that have drain the tc, how much fluid came out of the drain bolt...

I plan to do get the X up in the air, full ATF pan drop (filter and fluid) but ALSO plan to drop the front plate and change the Torque Converter fluid as well - since I was pulling the plate to change the front differential fluids.. I have done fluid changes on the ATF and I know it's about 6 quarts shy on a pan drop. In doing the math, I'm figurered 4 quarts out of the torque converter, but just ordered a extra bottle just to have, so I would not come up short.

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While typing this, I just looked at pics. I dont think there is a drain bolt on the Torque Converter...

[NJP]

You can drain the torque converter , if you start the engine.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by jsoto

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While typing this, I just looked at pics. I dont think there is a drain bolt on the Torque Converter...

That was my point

You can try and get more out by running the engine, but I have never been a fan of running things without a supply of lubricating oil.

[NJP]

There is no problem if for brief moments.

[tmv]

I would rather do drain and refill couple times than draining the TC without ATF in the tranny (you won't get all of them out anyway.)

[bastereo]

There is no drain on the torque converter.

You can access the front differential by removing the front plate.