CD4E trans fluid change? How many quarts...

[tonyankyfan1]

Hi All,

Got a 98 MERC mystique w zetec and CD4E auto trans. I want to do a trans fluid change, How many quarts should this trans take?

Thanks Anthony

 

[amc49]

Right at one gallon draining the case only. A bunch stays in the convertor.

 

[tonyankyfan1]

Right at one gallon draining the case only. A bunch stays in the convertor.

Thank you very much for your reply!!! =) What would fluid would you recommend? personally.....

Thanks Anthony

 

[RichR]

Mobil 1 Synth ATF

Use a 4 qt measuring cup to see how much fluid you get out. Your only going to get about 4 qts out. You'll have to do a drain and fill 3 times.

 

[tonyankyfan1]

Right at one gallon draining the case only. A bunch stays in the convertor.

When you say drain the case, you mean remove the pan correct? Thanks in advance... Anthiony =)

 

[tonyankyfan1]

Mobil 1 Synth ATF

Use a 4 qt measuring cup to see how much fluid you get out. Your only going to get about 4 qts out. You'll have to do a drain and fill 3 times.

Awesome thanks Rich!!! My problem is, i don't know if the owner before me changed the original fluid out and went MERCON V synthetic or put the original stuff back in. I don't wanna mix fluids... I am not sure what to do?!?!?

 

[amc49]

Mercon V is the replacement for what went in before and Mercon. Ford quit making regular Mercon and now specifies V to go in in place of it. There is no pan to remove as there is not a bottom one, only on the side and leave that one alone. There is a plug toward the rear of the lower case that unscrews to drain the trans, a 3/8 rachet extension conveniently fits in it.

The two fluids mix freely.