Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Transmission Fill Procedure

45RFE - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TRANSMISSION FILL
To avoid overfilling transmission after a fluid change or overhaul, perform the following procedure:

1. Remove dipstick and insert clean funnel in transmission fill tube.
2. Add following initial quantity of Mopar ATF +4 to transmission:
a. If only fluid and filter were changed, add 10 pints (5 quarts) of ATF +4 to transmission.
b. If transmission was completely overhauled, torque converter was replaced or drained, and cooler was flushed, add 24 pints (12 quarts) of ATF +4 to transmission.

3. Check the transmission fluid and adjust as required.