....all I can say is WOW!

My transmission has always felt kinda mushy on the shifts and every time I stopped kinda quick, it felt like something was "catching up" with me (2-1 downshift I guess). All of this has stopped now and the trans. is slick as a button. Should have done this a long time ago.

 

What fluids did you use btw?


I have been wondering....What is the best oil to use in the 5.4?
And what did you change your Transmission fluid with?

 

Did you flush the tranny?

 

savageyzf,
My mechanic used Mercon V. I know next to nothing about transmissions, but according to him this is some good stuff. As far as oil goes, I've always used my local Ford dealership for oil changes ($20 and every 6th is free).

RP,
Yes, he did a flush, replaced the tranny filter, and changed my fuel filter while he was under there.

 

How many miles do you have Rob?

 

just passed 30K

 

Getting ready for the tranny change. I have about 25K and I know it is due at 30. What is the going price for a fluid change these days?!?!?!??!!

THANKS!!

Joey "O"

 

I also just got my tranny serviced at ford. What a difference. I never felt the tranny had a problem, but after the service I can really feel an improvement. It just seems smoother. I don't know if I got a good price or not. But for 149.00 they flushed and replaced all the tranny fluid, and did a oil change.

Billy

 

That seems like a decent price from a dealer. One of our fleet mechanics where I work did mine for $103, including the fuel filter. The dealership wanted a little over $200.

 

The best way for me is to flush it with about 20qt of Mobil1 Synthetic ATF fluid. It cost a little more but this fluid do not get burnt like the regular ATF fluid. Just my .02 cent