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How much transmission fluid?

Old May 17, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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I know I ask this about every time I do a fluid change but I can't remember and I can't find an old thread where I asked. When changing the transmission fluid how much do I need to refill it with? I know In the past I added something and then ran it and checked it and added as needed. I can't remember if it was 5 quarts or what it was. What's the safe amount to start off with?

The truck is a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 360 and the 46RE transmission.
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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5 quarts, its also in the owners manual. and the parts store can tell you.
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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I thought it was 5 quarts but I couldn't remember for sure. Thanks.
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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Better get 6, mine took 5.5 when i did it a little while back.
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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I got 8 I just wasn't sure how much to start off with.
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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my 01 takes about 7
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 03:01 AM
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Mine took 5, and then after running it for a few minutes through the gears, needed an additional half.
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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Haynes says add 4 then check.
Mine takes 5-5.5.
If I let it sit overnight with the fluid drained and the pan stuck back on without adding fluid then it takes closer to 8.
 
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