Pulls and refills ATF through the fill plug on sealed transmissions with no dipstick - 10L pneumatic tank with 15 filler adapters.
If you own a 2017-up F-150, Expedition, Ranger or Mustang with the Ford 10R80, or a GM truck with the 8L90 or 10L80, you already know the problem: there is no dipstick, the fill plug is on the side of the case, and the fluid has to go in uphill. This 10 liter pneumatic tank pulls the old fluid out and pushes the new fluid in through that plug, off ordinary shop air, with 15 fill adapters in the case.
Ford's own drain-and-refill procedure for the 10R80 calls for a pressurized fluid dispenser in the 8 to 12 quart range, and a 4.8 liter (5 quart) initial fill after a pan or filter service. That is the job this tank is sized for. At 10 liters (2.64 gallons) it holds the full initial fill with room to top up after the warm-up check, so you are not refilling a hand pump halfway through.
The tank works both ways. On the extract side it builds vacuum from up to 170 psi of supply air, so you can pull fluid out of the fill hole or a pan before you drop it. Turn the rotary valve to dispense and it pushes fluid out at a regulated 43 psi. The relief valve is preset at 43 psi, which keeps you from blowing an adapter off the case or overpressurizing the tank. A lockable trigger lets you walk away during a long extraction.
Look for a plug on the side of the case with no tube or dipstick on top. On the 10R80 the fill plug carries its own level indicator, and Ford reads it between marks 4 and 5 with the fluid at 96-101 C (206-215 F) on a scan tool. On the 8L90 and 10L80 GM sets level through the pan, also hot. Our 10R80 fluid type and capacity guide and 8L90 fluid type and capacity guide list the fluid and capacities before you buy fluid in bulk. For the full step-by-step on a truck, see the 10R80 F-150 fluid change.
This is a universal service tool, not a vehicle-specific part. The 15 adapters cover the common fill ports on GM 6L80 and 8L90, Ford 6R80 and 10R80, ZF 8HP in BMW, Chrysler and Jeep applications, Mercedes 722.9, and the Toyota and Honda transaxles that fill through a plug. Four hoses are included so you can keep one line for used fluid and one for new. Threads and steps vary by year and maker, so match the adapter to your fill port before you pressurize. For GM 10-speed and 8-speed ports, the dedicated GM ATF filler adapter is a good backup. Browse every fill and service tool on our tools page.
Weight is 9.88 lb, so it ships easily and sits stable on the shop floor while you work under the truck.
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Yes for a pan and filter service. Ford's 10R80 procedure uses a 4.8 liter (5 quart) initial fill after the pan or filter is removed and 5.7 liters (6 quarts) after an overhaul, then a hot level check. The 10 liter tank covers that in one fill with room to top up.
Yes. The adapter set includes fittings for the GM 6L80 and 8L90 fill ports, and the same tank pushes DEXRON ULV or DEXRON VI into the 10L80 and 6L80. Match the adapter thread to your fill port before you pressurize the tank.
It runs off a standard 1/4 inch NPT shop air connection. Extraction accepts supply air up to 170 psi, and dispense pressure is limited to 43 psi by a preset relief valve so the tank cannot be overpressurized.
Yes. Set the valve to extract and it pulls fluid out through a suction hose. Pulling fluid only removes what is in the pan, so a pan and filter service is still the better job on a high-mileage unit.
Fill volume alone does not set the level. On the 10R80, Ford checks the level indicator on the fill plug between marks 4 and 5 with fluid at 96-101 C (206-215 F) on a scan tool. GM 8- and 10-speeds are also set hot. Follow the procedure for your unit.
