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      07-28-2012, 07:36 AM   #111
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Originally Posted by shadowcoder View Post
Perhaps a simple question for most. Given that the capacity is 9.5 lt, what is the
explanation that most in the thread do around 5-6lt for a drain and perhaps slightly
more with a pan/filter change too? Thanks.
There is oil in the torque converter that you will not be able to get out without a professional flush machine. I use the drain and fill method without any problems so far.
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