silly question regarding transmission fluid refill

[oz16us]

i've never changed transmission fluid before, so pardon if this is a silly question...I read instructions on how to replace the filter and gasket, but if I'm not mistaken, I refill it up at the dipstick? but the dipstick has a tiny hole? Do I have to get a cone that small? I've never put fluid through the dipstick before. Roughly, how many quarts would I need. I'm not doing a flush. Just taking down the pan. Thx in advance

 

[05dakotatrac]

on average 5-6 quarts of mercon V are needed for a pan/filter drop. also it is a pain to fill through the dip stick. get a tiny funnel (all over the walls right next to the oils) the upper radiator hose pick it up and pull it forward gently over the oil filler neck. the trans dipstick is there under the hose.

 

[Sp0rtTr4c]

I just did my trans service last weekend. It took almost 6 quarts of oil. We just used a funnel like 05dakotatrac said and filled right through the dipstick. Took less than an hour for the service, very easy and noticeably better shifting right away.

 

[oz16us]

should I stick to the ford/motorcraft brand to be safe?

 

[05dakotatrac]

honestly anything that says its SAE approved and is mercon V should work