F 250 2WD Super Duty V8-6.0L DSL Turbo VIN P (2004)
8. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
9. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66 - 77°C (150 - 170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid
level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24 liter (0.5 pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be
in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
Draining
Vehicles equipped with a torque converter drain plug and without a fluid pan drain plug
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. NOTE: Do not discard the fluid pan gasket unless damaged. This is a reusable gasket.
Remove the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
1
Loosen, but do not remove the bolts.
2
Remove the front and side bolts.
3
Lower the front of the fluid pan and allow the fluid to drain.
4
Remove the remaining fluid pan bolts and the fluid pan.
3. Do not remove or install a new fluid filter.
4. Remove the torque converter drain plug cover.
5. Remove the torque converter drain plug and discard.
All vehicles
6. Allow the fluid to drain.
7. NOTE: If equipped with a radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler, the cooler will need to be flushed.
