Originally Posted by 14Accent
I simple battery disconnect and reconnect should jump start the process, however the trans will adapt to the new fluid characteristics in short order. I wouldn't worry about it.
Do... you have a Ford? With adaptive transmission tables that need to be reset with something like Forscan? Because I have a feeling you don't. Because disconnecting the battery does NOT work for Fords with this system.
Originally Posted by SirTanon
I do not. I just drain, fill, drive around the block a few times, then check the level on a flat surface and top off as needed.
OK, Thanks. Perhaps it's underfilled. I'll dump in another half a quart and see what happens. I did put 3.5qts instead of 4.0qts like I usually do with drain and fills.