Torque converter went out of it, replaced, still no movement at all.

What I usually do when the transmission is 100% empty and I'm not sure how much oil it holds, is to add about 8 quarts of fluid then start the engine and let it idle for about 20 seconds while manually shifting through all the gears while firmly holding the brakes on. Then I shut off the engine, wait a minutes or so and pull the dipstick. If no fluid is on the stick then I add about 2 more quarts and repeat. Once fluid is present on the stick then with the engine running I'll add a pint at a time until the fluid level is up to the proper level. Shift again through all the gears, recheck the fluid level, test drive it, and do the final recheck of the level. I've never seen any chart that is 100% accurate on how much a transmission holds - they'll be quite close but the only way to be certain is to do a final level check after a road test of a few miles.

Neil, 7 to 7.4 Qts. when pan has been removed, 10 Qts when overhauled, converter also takes 3 to 3.5 Qts.
I would just keep checking fluid level after 6 Qts. were added as a per caution, in case tranny was not completely drained.
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Yes it's not full enough it takes several quarts usually 7 to 11 quarts did you get the torque converter back far enough should have went in 2 times as you spun it while pressing it in if not you stacked the front pump and it will never work

yes, it should take about 6 to 7 quarts with a new torque converter-fill it with at least 4 or 5 quarts, start it, put it no drive and reverse numerous times, then check the level at the dip stick while running (on a level surface) and fill accordingly.

A Service Department as a Hyundai Service Department typically uses a "Fluid Exchange" machine (approx. 7 quarts of Hyundai SPIII fluid) to do a flush. There is a drain plug at the bottom of the transmission (24 mm bolt) to drain it. However, this method is not entirely/completely effective. This drain plug only empties the pan, not the torque converter -- so you're only replacing about 3 to 4 quarts with this method (torque converter does not drain). So, once you've replaced the 3 to 4 quarts this way, there's still contaminated fluid in the torque converter which will circulate back into the rest of the transmission. RECOMMENDATION: Have a certified technician do a flush (fluid exchange).

All depends on how much you took out - or how long the vehicle was sitting (allowing time for the torque converter to drain more fluid into the pan)

Typically, 4 quarts is about average for a filter change. Your transmission holds much more than that(up to 11 quarts), but the rest is in the torque Converter.

I would start with 3 quarts first - then start engine, and check your level. If you see nothing on the stick, turn the engine off right away - and put 2 more in. Same procedure.

Just remember to keep the vehicle on level ground when filling and checking the level with the vehicle running and in park.

Once it shows on the full line, cycle the transmission selector through all gears(no need to move the vehicle). Check your level again after that to ensure the proper level.

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It depends on which tranny you have. You either have an MP6, an MP7 or a 4T40E.

The MP6 and MP7 were used on the 1.9L engine.
The 4T40E was used on the 2.2L and the 3.0L

If it's being drained and refilled, the MP6/MP7 holds 4.2 quarts.
The 4T40E holds 7 quarts.

If it's been rebuilt and it's COMPLETELY empty (including torque converter) they hold:
MP6/MP7 = 7.4 quarts
4T40E = 12.9 quarts

If you're just trying to check the level and don't know how much to add, the procedure is to remove the drail plug. The fluid should be level with the bottom of the plug. If no fluid drips out, add fluid until it starts to slowly run out of the drain hole, the tightent the drain hole plug before any more runs out. The fluid will now be at the bottom of the drain hole plug. Keep in mind, this must be done when the transmission is up to at least 104 degrees. Things under there are HOT, so be careful.

I would say 4 to 5 quarts, like the guys at the dealership. It takes 9 quarts when the torque converter is empty, it holds close to 4 quarts. You might want to wait a bit to check the level after filling to get a more precise reading. You may have been low on transmission fluid when you drained it. The one I drained had at least 4 quarts in it, not counting the torque converter.

Take it back to the salvage yard and they can drive and inspect it. Most likely its a bad trans. If the torque converter is wrong your truck would not move in any gear.

Change fluid and filter 4 Quarts New transmission 8 Quarts This is right out of the repair book and yes pre fill converter