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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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What does evryone think about taking my truck to JL to get transmission fluid exchange. They quoted me about 75 less then Ford but they use pennzoil and i havent heard about anyone using this fluid. Thanks
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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I would stick with the dealership. It's only $75. Who knows what those clowns at Jiffy Lube will screw up.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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Yeah, I would not be concerned with the Pennzoil, but the clowns are another matter.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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I've heard some of them charge you but don't actually do the work.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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If I took mine to a jiffy Lube, I would stand there with my truck and keep an eye on the entire procedure.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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i took mine to the local goodyear store about two weeks ago and they charged me 134.00 and they used castrol mercron V in it
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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So you think if i take it there and made sure i watched i would be ok with the pennzoil brand
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BEAST 150 4X4
So you think if i take it there and made sure i watched i would be ok with the pennzoil brand
Yes, personally, I do. Some may disagree, but I think Pennzoil is a quality product. Just make sure they use the correct fluid for your year of truck. I forget what that is, check the manual. You just have to watch those guys, they work on all different brands and some have no clue to start with. That is not to say that a dealership is fool proof, but at least they are working with mostly Fords. I once had to argue with a service manager that my 2005 5.4 took 7 quarts of oil. Twice, they have put only 6 quarts in it with an oil change. I always check it before driving off.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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I would also question the fluid they put in. It has to be Mercon V, not something that states it is a substitute.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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If you take your truck to Biffy Boob then you deserve anything that happens to it!
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Now now lil blue i was just trying to get opinions here cuz im not an expert on the transmission field but i guess you are. Either way thanks for your 2 pennies
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Whoever does it you need to make absolutely sure that they use Mercon V regardless of the brand.

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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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trans slipping

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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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I say its your money, but I would say a new trans cost alot more take it to professionals trained in that field. Not jl that i have heard forget to put oil filter on tight. ooops. lol
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 05 ford man
I say its your money, but I would say a new trans cost alot more take it to professionals trained in that field. Not jl that i have heard forget to put oil filter on tight. ooops. lol
Yep,and stripped the drain plug,and forgot to tighten the drain plug,and sold you an air filter and never installed it......I can go on and on and on........
 
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