Would you or did you?
#1
Would you or did you?
I am about to reach the 30,000 mile mark where it is recommended that I have the transmission fluid changed. I have towed a light trailer a couple of times for short distances, so basically towing is not an issue. I have never had transmission fluid changed in a vehicle and have never had problems. I really hate to have things "messed" with as often it causes more problems than it fixes. Just curious how many of you had it done.
__________________
Jim
Jim
#5
Originally Posted by vader716
I plan on doing all the regulary maintenance.
I am only just closing in on 20k but I did the 15k service.
I am only just closing in on 20k but I did the 15k service.
__________________
Jim
Jim
#6
#7
Trending Topics
#8
#10
Yes, I definately suggest servicing the tranny. See, an auto tranny works off of fluid pressure(relatively speaking). So imagine what happens to that pressure when the fluid breaks down and gets thin/dirty. It puts undue strain on the internals. It's the same theory behind changing your engine oil....I'm sure you change it regularly right? Same thing.
I've had a few people I've known, including family that had to have transmissions replaced pre-maturely due to lack of servicing them. Just think of the cost man. Is 80-100 dollars worth more than piece of mind??
I've had a few people I've known, including family that had to have transmissions replaced pre-maturely due to lack of servicing them. Just think of the cost man. Is 80-100 dollars worth more than piece of mind??
#12
I had mine changed around 30k in my 04 FX4, cost about ~$140 at the local Ford service center.
I had a cheaper quote from another place but they didn't have the tranny flush. If you don't flush the system there is still about 4 quarts not in the pan thats still stuck in the engine. You wouldn't only change part of your oil would you?
I had a cheaper quote from another place but they didn't have the tranny flush. If you don't flush the system there is still about 4 quarts not in the pan thats still stuck in the engine. You wouldn't only change part of your oil would you?
#13
Originally Posted by cscoios
I had mine changed around 30k in my 04 FX4, cost about ~$140 at the local Ford service center.
I had a cheaper quote from another place but they didn't have the tranny flush. If you don't flush the system there is still about 4 quarts not in the pan thats still stuck in the engine. You wouldn't only change part of your oil would you?
I had a cheaper quote from another place but they didn't have the tranny flush. If you don't flush the system there is still about 4 quarts not in the pan thats still stuck in the engine. You wouldn't only change part of your oil would you?
#14
Originally Posted by CrAz3D
I'm keepin with scheduled service for ease of mind knowing I'm serviced, stuff is runing good & for warranty
And correct me if im wrong but I think they take Mercon V in the tranny which if im not mistaken is hit and miss to find anywhere but at a Ford dealer, not certain about the transfer case.
EDIT: The manual calls for MERCON ATF.
Last edited by candrusiak; 06-30-2006 at 04:37 PM.