Thread: How many quarts in a pan drop (transmission fluid)?

I did a search and only found one post "7 quarts"

Anyone know about how much fluid I need to replace?

Also should I use Dexron III, maybe high mileage, or is there a better alternative fluid?

110k on a 1999 grand prix, not sure if this filter or fluid has been changed, but I'm gonna do it today

Haven't had a job in two months almost, so I gotta do something...

http://www.grandprixforums.net/f21/h...atf-24510.html

Thanks guys. I'll see what I can find for fluid. I was not impressed with autozone or wal-marts selection.

Originally Posted by Warbeaver

yeah the Valvoline 75,000+ mileage tranny fluid was Dex IV i believe. If you read the back of the quart bottle, it will say what it is.

and on my tranny pan drop, I used 9 quarts. That was with a new filter and shift kit. Not sure if that adds another quart onto the 8 that RobZSS said he used.

Oh ok, thanks man, I'll check that too.

Wow, 3 of the pan bolts were missing, so I got some replacements from home depot for 1.41.

Fluid cost me 32 bucks and the filter was another 10.

It feels like it shifts a lot smoother than before, but it hasn't gotten too hot yet. I'm satisfied

What fluid did you use and is it safe to mix new full synthetic with the factory tranns fluid that will be left in the trans

Originally Posted by monsterjam5000

What fluid did you use and is it safe to mix new full synthetic with the factory tranns fluid that will be left in the trans

Amazon.com: Valvoline VV322 MaxLife DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid - 1 Gallon: Automotive

This is what I used.

Not sure if it's safe to do full synthetic, I doubt it'd kill the trans though.