Whats the break in time for my new transmission and/or converter and is there any procedure?
If possible have rear wheels raised when you’re ready to start car for first time. Put 6 quarts of fluid in the transmission then start with the shifter in neutral. (Beware the wheels may spin!). Now add fluid until it is full (total will vary but usually it’s between 9.5 and 12 US quarts depending on converter size). Then run the car through the gears several times with wheels raised. Again be careful. Stop wheels with brakes. Put the car in park. Turn the car off and check for leaks. Lower car and start engine again check that fluid is well in to cross hatch. Drive car around normally for a day (around 50 to 100 miles) with lots of starting and stopping. Let the car sit over night. The next morning start car and run till warm. Then check the fluid. It should be topped off until the level is at the top of the hot line or crosshatch. 1/2 inch or so over is fine; but1/2 inch below full can hurt your transmission. That’s it! Note never assume a car is in park or neutral simply because th
