red82gt
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- 2022 Explorer ST
Hello,
I just swapped out my 5r55w with a low miles used one. I put a quart of mercon V in the converter, a new filter, and 4 quarts of fluid in the pan before starting it up. I started it up and clicked it through the gears while up on jackstands. I went to check the fluid level to add more (by removing the inner plug) and the fluid that I put in the pan started running out. I clicked through the gears a couple more times and tried checking it again-a steady stream of fluid ran out again. After running the engine for a few minutes, the bottom of the pan was still cold and I could not feel any warmth on the cooler lines as well.
What have I done wrong? I seem to think that the pump isn't priming-how can I get it to prime?
I just swapped out my 5r55w with a low miles used one. I put a quart of mercon V in the converter, a new filter, and 4 quarts of fluid in the pan before starting it up. I started it up and clicked it through the gears while up on jackstands. I went to check the fluid level to add more (by removing the inner plug) and the fluid that I put in the pan started running out. I clicked through the gears a couple more times and tried checking it again-a steady stream of fluid ran out again. After running the engine for a few minutes, the bottom of the pan was still cold and I could not feel any warmth on the cooler lines as well.
What have I done wrong? I seem to think that the pump isn't priming-how can I get it to prime?