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Torque Converter Flushing

1. CAUTION: Mineral spirits used to clean the torque converter must be fresh, non-chlorinated and non-halogenated.

Following the instructions included with any suitable torque converter fluid cooler cleaner, flush the torque converter.
2. After flushing, drain the remainder of the solvent.
3. Add 1.9 liter (2 qt.) of clean MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON V specification into the converter fluid filler tube and agitate by hand.
4. Thoroughly drain the solution.