I would probably run it until it's warm to stir up the fluid, then change
the filter and gasket. If there's much crud in the filter, keep an eye on
things. If you drain and replace twice you've changed 75% of the fluid
volume.
Good luck. Hope you have a good running van.

On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 6:11 AM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:

> I have a new-to-me '91 Carat that has sat in storage for 10 years
> without being run.
>
> I seek the wisdom of The Vanagon List on how to prep this baby for the
> first startup and run since being parked ten years ago. I know what to
> do for the engine, but I know nothing about the auto tranny.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
> --
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>