Yes but not all the way. Fluid turns the vanes inside and trans has a pump. It is always circulating.
The Torque Converter uses the same fluid as the transmission. The transmission has a filter. So, in effect...the answer is "Yes" torque converter fluid is filtered. However, the torque converter has no special fluid of its own.
The stator inside the torque converter directs the fluid at an angle to trans. part of the torque converter amplifying the force on the vanes.
They are of similar design, but a fluid coupling simply transmits torque (with some frictional loss), while a torque converter amplifies torque, similar to a reduction gear.
By the front pump.
If your dipstick reads "Full", then you do not need to add any fluid. Be certain to follow manufacturer instructions when checking fluid level. Your torque converter is part of the transmission, when speaking of fluid, so if the transmission is full, the torque converter is also.
It can be the lock up on the torque converter not functioning properly. It can also be low of fluid. Check the transmission fluid level. If the fluid level is good, you need to seek professional help.
Depends on the vehicle.
The fluid filled torque converter acts as a heavy flywheel when bolted to the thin flex plate.
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The Torque Converter is part of the transmission, not part of the engine. The torque converter needs to come off with the transmission. You need to remove the starter to access the torque converter bolts/nuts and separate it from the flex plate. Besides loosing all of the fluid in the torque converter, you stand to damage converter seals and/or the pump if the converter isn't properly installed in the transmission.
It takes 12quarts of transmission fluid with torque converter drained.