how much fluid?

**javojjaaf** · 11-21-2008, 07:32 PM

how much fluid normaly goes back in a 4L60 in a 98 z71 after a pan drop and filter change? thanks

**retired** · 11-21-2008, 07:56 PM

Dump 4qts in to start, then check. It could need as much as 2 more qts.

**pmf608** · 11-21-2008, 09:38 PM

What retired said should be right - the extra is based on your dipstick as long as it is reliable. The dipstick in my 4L60-E is too long or something.. idk. when i had it at the right dipstick level, there wasnt enough fluid for the truck to even move. Mine is currently around 3 Quarts over 'full'. Hope you have better luck!

**Crawdaddy** · 11-22-2008, 04:02 PM

According to the Haynes manual, you should need at least 4 quarts. I'd say 4-6 should do ya. I wanna say that if you drain the torque converter you need more like 10 quarts to do the job, but that's ONLY if you drain the torque converter.

**JMoney02** · 11-23-2008, 02:32 AM

Originally Posted by retired

Dump 4qts in to start, then check. It could need as much as 2 more qts.

As Retired stated, add 4 qts, warm up and shift to different gears holding brake, until operating Temp, check stick and add as needed, which should be almost another 2 qts. Then test short trip and see what reads on the Stick.......

Jeff

**javojjaaf** · 11-24-2008, 06:58 AM

thanks for all the help guys. i checked it this morning after putting one gal. in after the change and it looks good when cold, but ill take a look at it when i get to work.