Changing the transmission fluid and filter need torque specs

Tiny
DENNIS.L.MENARD
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  • 2007 BUICK LUCERNE
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I have a 2007 Buick Lucerne, 6 cyl, 3.8 Liter. I need to change the transmission fluid and filter. It is a 20 hole transmission pan and I would like to know the Torque Specs if any. (I read between 80-120, but this does not sound right) I am with the A need to change the transmission fluid and want to know the Torque specs for the Transmission 20 hole pan.
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 AT 8:22 AM

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Tiny
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Mitchell 1 database says 14Nm or 10FtLb here is a guide to help walk you through the service with diagrams below to show you how on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Fluid Types

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Capacities
4T65-E Automatic Transaxle

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4T65-E

Bottom Pan Removal .................... 7.0 liters (7.4 qts)

Complete Overhaul .................... 9.5 Liters (10.0 qts)

Dry .................... 12.7 Liters (13.4 qts)

Measurements are approximate

4T80-E Automatic Transaxle
4T80-E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID CAPACITY

BOTTOM PAN REMOVAL

Requires drain plug removal .................... 7.0 liters (7.4 quarts)

COMPLETE OVERHAUL

With existing converter .................... 12.0 liters (12.6 quarts)

Dry .................... 14.2 liters (15.0 quarts)

NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 AT 9:36 AM

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