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drewfever1020 · 08-02-2008, 08:53 PM

i drained it out and put in a new filter and gasket!
i have a th350, how many quarts do i need to put in?

Chevyman680063 · 08-02-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by drewfever1020

i drained it out and put in a new filter and gasket!
i have a th350, how many quarts do i need to put in?

I think I put 5 or 6 in mine when I replaced the filter and gasket, can't remember for sure though. I'm sure someone knows for sure.

cdowns · 08-02-2008, 11:14 PM

when you change filter and pan gasket the tranny doesnt drain completely normally 3-5quarts will be required to top off// i normally catch what comes out and count how many quarts came out and start there

**Stocker** · 08-03-2008, 12:18 AM

I just replaced the pan gasket (and filter) on my TH350 last week. I added four quarts, and it was exactly on the 'full' mark after getting it up to operating temperature (idling in Park on a level slab).

Dang, after reading what I wrote, I need to edit this again. What I did was add 4 quarts, then started the engine and let it warm up a bit while I checked for leaks. Then I drove a couple miles to a car wash and cleaned the truck and the engine -- then drove home and checked the trans fluid. It was on the 'full' mark. Whew, hope I got that right this time!

Edit: I was gonna check how much came out, but it had been sitting (and leaking) for awhile, and I only drained about 1 1/2 quarts.

Longhorn Man · 08-03-2008, 12:22 AM

i was thinking it was in the 4 quarts area.
I say start with 3... it is WAY easier to add, than it is to drain.

Also (not knowing how much you know on the subject) to dump a quart or two in there, then fire up the truck, run it through the gears slowly pausing at each selection, and then pour in the 3rd one. Go thorugh the gears again and check the level on the stick. Add accordingly. With the engine and tranny cold, you don't want to bring it to the full line... rather just up past the add line.
Then go around the block a few times, and then check it again... after going through all the gears, pausing in each selection... then you can bring it to the full position.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 08-03-2008, 12:35 AM

4 in the pan. 2 in the converter...you won't have to worry about those two though if you are just dropping the pan

08-02-2008, 08:53 PM	#1
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	how many quarts does my tranny take? i drained it out and put in a new filter and gasket! i have a th350, how many quarts do i need to put in?

08-02-2008, 11:14 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: how many quarts does my tranny take? when you change filter and pan gasket the tranny doesnt drain completely normally 3-5quarts will be required to top off// i normally catch what comes out and count how many quarts came out and start there __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-03-2008, 12:18 AM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: how many quarts does my tranny take? I just replaced the pan gasket (and filter) on my TH350 last week. I added four quarts, and it was exactly on the 'full' mark after getting it up to operating temperature (idling in Park on a level slab). Dang, after reading what I wrote, I need to edit this again. What I did was add 4 quarts, then started the engine and let it warm up a bit while I checked for leaks. Then I drove a couple miles to a car wash and cleaned the truck and the engine -- then drove home and checked the trans fluid. It was on the 'full' mark. Whew, hope I got that right this time! Edit: I was gonna check how much came out, but it had been sitting (and leaking) for awhile, and I only drained about 1 1/2 quarts. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay Last edited by Stocker; 08-03-2008 at 12:27 AM.

08-03-2008, 12:22 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: how many quarts does my tranny take? i was thinking it was in the 4 quarts area. I say start with 3... it is WAY easier to add, than it is to drain. Also (not knowing how much you know on the subject) to dump a quart or two in there, then fire up the truck, run it through the gears slowly pausing at each selection, and then pour in the 3rd one. Go thorugh the gears again and check the level on the stick. Add accordingly. With the engine and tranny cold, you don't want to bring it to the full line... rather just up past the add line. Then go around the block a few times, and then check it again... after going through all the gears, pausing in each selection... then you can bring it to the full position.

08-03-2008, 12:35 AM	#6
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: how many quarts does my tranny take? 4 in the pan. 2 in the converter...you won't have to worry about those two though if you are just dropping the pan __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER



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