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Torque Converter Flushing

1. CAUTION: Mineral spirits used to clean the torque converter must be fresh, non-chlorinated and non-halogenated.

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.
3. Add 1.9 liter (2 qt.) of clean MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-S-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON V specification into the converter fluid filler tube and agitate by hand.
4. Thoroughly drain the solution.