Transmission fluid capacity

1996 FORD AEROSTAR
90,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WNORGAARD
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i recently rebuilt my transmission and i was wondering how much transmission fluid i should put in because the dipstick is impossible to get an accurate reading from. i only replaced the same amount i got out of the pan and i do not think it is enough. how many liters/quarts should it take not including torque converter?
Feb 19, 2018 at 1:43 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

Four quarts in the pan with transmission fluid change.

9.7 with torque converter drain.

Roy
Feb 19, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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This guide will help you get the job done correctly. On these the dipstick holds fluid in the lower curve which gets on the stick causing the false readings so you must install and remove the stick many time to help dry the tube out.

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.
Oct 9, 2020 at 6:23 PM
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