How many quarts of transmission fluid?

Hey DONNASENSKE1964,

The entire transmission takes about 12 quarts but if you are just doing the pan and filter it will take about 5.

Fluid Types

Transmission Fluid Type

Type .................... DEXRON III or Equivalent
Capacities

Transmission Fluid

Pan Removal .................... 6.5L (6.9 Qt)

Overhaul .................... 9.0L (9.5 Qt)

Dry .................... 12.2L (12.9 Qt)

Here is a guide showing you how to do the job if you are replacing the filter.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

You will need to raise the vehicle to gain access to the drain plug on your trans axle. Place a container underneath the plug (make sure it can hold 6 quarts of fluid). Replace the fluid with Dexron VI or equivalent ATF (please note of any metal fragments in the transmission fluid as this will indicate the level of wear). Fill to 75% capacity to account for any fluid left in the transmission. Move through all gear selections while engine is running 2 times pausing for 10 seconds between selections. Place back into park and recheck for proper fill while the engine is idling. Take it for a drive at both stop and go traffic and on expressway to ensure fluid has properly circulated. Upon return, Recheck again while idling in park.

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken

Fluid change will not create problem not changing will. GM says 100K miles

Yes a transmission flush can clog the pressure control solenoid etc. Also move debris from on place to another causing other issues.I dont belive in transmission flushes. So you want to know if you should drop the car off at the dealer?My question is were you thinking about trying to figure this issue out yourself.I dont see how a transmission flush can cause the symptoms you have though.

Not unless you have a problem. Too many people experience some minor transmission shifting issue and think a flush will solve some mechanical problem that has already developed. All the flush will do is remove varnish buildup and debris.

In some cases a problem resulting right after a flush can be attributed to something that was worn and that wear was masked by varnish buildup. Cleaning that varnish out exposes the underlying wear that leads to a problem. The flush, in that case, did not CAUSE the problem. It merely made it apparent. The natural response from uninformed people is to assume it's a new problem caused by the flush. 50 percent of customers will understand that explanation. The other 50 percent will assume the mechanic is lying and refuse to listen to the explanation because it's going to result in repairs someone else isn't going to pay for.

My limited experience with flushes is if you already have a problem, a flush usually isn't going to solve it. If you don't have a problem, a flush might be good maintenance but it is not likely to create a problem.

I get 9 liters for a complete o/haul so start with 5 and run and check should be around 6.5 to 7.5 for a drain and refill as you don't drain what is in the torque converter and used Dextron VI transmission oil.

A dry fill will take approximately 12.9 quarts of Dexron III auto tranny fluid. Here is a guide that will help you change it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

See any leaks anywhere? Sounds like it's pouring out of somehwere?

Could be going into radiator thru cooling tubes. See if the oil is in coolant overflow bottle.

And are you sure you put added fluid it in the right place?

When was the last time the trans was serviced? Also, I want you to check the radiator coolant to see if there is any ATF mixing with the coolant.

Let me know.