last night i finished swaping the stock converter for a TCI, and the fluid is a brown-ish red. im going to change the filter and fluid in the pan, i put fresh fluid in the converter to "Prime" it.
is it safe to change the fluid? how can i tell if its "BURNT"??

thanks

 

start the car let it run for a few mins, check your tranny fluid and see if has a burnt smell

 

Sure, you can check the fluid...

I wouldn't start the car up though, since you are going to change the fluid anyways, you might as well just check for a burnt smell once you drop the pan...


Make sure that when you drop the pan, you take the time to clean it out and clean off the magnet thing that is hooked to it. Some brake or parts cleaner will do the trick...

I also suggest buying one of these...

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...37&prmenbr=361

They are easy to install, and after you drop the pan, you will see why they are useful. Chances are you and/or the floor will be covered with fluid, since the level is slightly above the bottom of the pan...

 

nah most of itcame out of the dip-stick hole..
but yeah the floor was a pool of old trans fluid..
i was thinking of welding a nut on the pan but was out of steam so ill do it next time..

thanks for the help