E 250 V8-4.6L VIN W (2006)
Adding Fluid
CAUTION: The use of any other type of transmission fluid than specified could result in transmission malfunction and/or damage.
If fluid needs to be added, add fluid in 0.25 L (1/2 pint) increments through the filler tube. Do not overfill the fluid. For fluid type refer to the Fluid
Type specification chart.
Fluid Condition Check
1. Check the fluid level.
2. Observe the color and the odor. The color under normal circumstances should be dark reddish, not brown or black or have a burnt odor.
3. Hold the fluid level indicator over a white facial tissue and allow the fluid to drop onto the facial tissue and examine the stain.
4. If evidence of solid material is found, the transmission fluid pan should be removed for further inspection.
5. If the stain is a foamy pink color, this may indicate coolant in the transmission. The engine cooling system should also be inspected at this time.
6. If fluid contamination or transmission failure is confirmed by the sediment in the bottom of the fluid pan, the transmission must be disassembled
and completely cleaned. This includes the torque converter, coolers, cooler lines and remote filter.
7. Carry out diagnostic checks and adjustments. Refer to Diagnosis By Symptom. See: Powertrain Management/Transmission Control
Systems/Testing and Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures/Torqshift - Automatic Transmission
Remote Fluid Filter
Remote Fluid Filter
The TorqShift transmission is equipped with a remote transmission fluid filter. Most of the transmission fluid which leaves the front fluid cooler line
connector passes through the remote filter and is directed into the cooling circuit. The remote filter takes 10 percent of the incoming hot fluid and
directs it through a small orifice and into a serviceable filter element. The filtered transmission fluid is then directed back into the rear lubrication
circuit through the larger opening in the remote filter manifold. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and
Cleaning or Transaxle/Transmission Cooling.
Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill - Automated Equipment
Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill Automated Equipment
Special Tool(s)
